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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking wireless convenience for activities like gaming and exercise where low latency is important, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds with their dedicated game mode would be the better choice. They also provide very good sound for TV and video, have a sweatproof certification, and can be customized through an app. However, if you are on a budget and mostly listen to music, especially during travel or at home, and don't mind a wired connection, the Sony MDREX15AP earbuds could be a more cost-effective option with excellent TV and video sound quality, although they lack the features for gaming and they are not optimized for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
6.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Sony MDREX15AP is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.4
3.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
8.1
7.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$95
$20
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
8.7
8.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Sony MDREX15AP are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
Sony MDREX15AP
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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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