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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds have a higher overall sound quality, are more comfortable, and much lighter compared to the Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, making them a good choice for exercise and gaming due to the low latency 'Game mode'. However, the Soundcore Life Q30 has active noise cancelling, which the Razer lacks, making them better for air travel and noise isolation. Additionally, the Q30's over-ear design and better battery life make them suitable for longer listening sessions, despite being bulkier and heavier. 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 Q30
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.1
The Soundcore Life Q30 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.8
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Life Q30 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
8.7
The Soundcore Life Q30 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction, though the Soundcore Life Q30 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
44.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Life Q30 has 44 hours of battery life.
Cost
$95
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Soundcore Life Q30 costs $80.
Build Quality
8.7
8.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q30 both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.4
5.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Life Q30 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Soundcore Life Q30 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Soundcore Life Q30 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 44 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.7 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 | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 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 | 263 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 Q30
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Peter Susic | December 2021
"Every once in a while, headphones with an excellent price/performance ratio arrive that truly deserves all attention. Anker Soundcore Life Q30 are one of those headphones. Of course, they aren’t perfect, but they do most things better than their competition. Or they give you the option to make them better."
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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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