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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and want lower latency for better sync with on-screen action, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds have a "Game mode" designed for this purpose, although they may not be the best for calls and meetings. On the other hand, the Soundcore Life P3 offers superior noise isolation, which can be ideal for air travel or noisy environments, but lacks gaming optimization. Both are similarly priced, and they offer good sound quality, though the Razer option is slightly ahead, and both have an array of controls and customizations available through their apps. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Life P3
Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
5.7/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair for music, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Gaming
8.6/10
5.1/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9/10
5.5/10
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life P3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1/10
9.1/10
The Soundcore Life P3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life P3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life P3 costs $50.
"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.”"
"Anker continues its trend of stealth releases, recently dropping the Soundcore Life P3 out of nowhere. This product essentially replaces the disappointing Life A2 NC as the brand’s flagship ANC model under $100. It comes with bassy audio and enough features to give even the best noise-cancelling earbuds pause."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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