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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize high audio quality and active noise canceling for a more immersive music experience, especially during air travel, the Sony WF1000XM4 is a superior choice. However, if affordability is key for you and you often use earbuds for gaming due to their low latency game mode, then the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless would be more suitable, with the added benefit of being water-resistant, making them a better option for exercise as well. Keep in mind that the Sony's have additional features like wireless charging and a longer overall battery life, while the Razer's have a slightly longer battery life in the charging case. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
  • Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
  • Excellent for music
  • Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.

Gaming

8.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.4
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
6.7
The Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.

TV and Video

7.9
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
6.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
9.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
$220
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The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Key similarities

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Noise Reduction

8.1
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction.

Build Quality

8.7
Hammerhead True Wireless
WF1000XM4
8.9
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless both have very good build quality.

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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer Hammerhead True WirelessSony WF1000XM4
Razer Hammerhead True WirelessSony WF1000XM4

GENERAL

Price
$100
$220
Brand
RazerSony
Release Date
August 1, 2021July 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/109.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.5/106.7/10
Gaming Score
8.7/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
7.9/106/10
Exercise Score
7.3/106.7/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 Hours9 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25.2
Case Battery Life
3624

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.2/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
8.5/105.4/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.7/108.9/10
Comfort score
8.2/108.9/10
Size
SmallLarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5 Grams6.5 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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 WF1000XM4

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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."

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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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