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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and low latency for gaming, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is a rewarding choice but costs more. They are also small and convenient for exercise. However, for longer battery life, better comfort over extended periods, and value for money for mixed usage like calls and casual listening, the Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are a good option. The Q20s include active noise cancelling which the Razers lack, and are conducive to air travel due to their superior noise isolation and ability to be used wired, which the Razers cannot. 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 Soundcore Life Q20
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6
5.2
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.4
4.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q20 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
5.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q20 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q20 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction, though the Soundcore Life Q20 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
32.3 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q20 has 32.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$60
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Life Q20 costs $60.
Build Quality
8.7
8.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q20 both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Soundcore Life Q20 to be good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Soundcore Life Q20 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Soundcore Life Q20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | November 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 32.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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.”"
Soundcore Life Q20
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2022
"As far as headphones that cost under $100 go, the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 is a really solid option. Like any good tool, it does the job well without much guff, and it’s affordable to boot. Sure: it’s not going toe to toe with any of the higher-end models of ANC headphones out there—but the headphones do well enough for commuters that it’s a good stand-in if you were never planning on spending a bunch of money anyway."
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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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