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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a versatile earbud set that excels in gaming due to low latency and offers good sound quality, with the added benefit of being sweatproof, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless could be your choice, especially if cost is a significant factor. However, if you prioritize active noise cancelling for better sound isolation, especially during air travel or in noisy environments, and you don't mind spending more, the Soundcore Space Q45 headphones are likely a better fit for you. The Space Q45 also include a detachable cable for wired listening, which the Razer earbuds lack. 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 Space Q45
- Good for music
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.1
The Soundcore Space Q45 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space Q45 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
8.7
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction, though the Soundcore Space Q45 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.0 Hours
41.0 Hours
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space Q45 has 41 hours of battery life.
Cost
$95
$130
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Soundcore Space Q45 costs $130.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.4
4.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Space Q45 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.9
The Soundcore Space Q45 and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.7
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Soundcore Space Q45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Soundcore Space Q45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Soundcore Space Q45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $130 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 41 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 294.8 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 Space Q45
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Sound Guys
Riley Ballantyne | June 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space Q45 is a great pair of active noise canceling (ANC) headphones, and the $150 USD price tag only sweetens the deal. Unlike many mid-tier wireless headphones, the Q45 microphone system rejects quite a bit of background noise, making this a great work headset too."
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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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