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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the SteelSeries TUSQ, consider the following trade-offs: The Razer is wireless, offering greater freedom of movement and features such as game mode for lower latency, active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience, and app equalization for sound customization. They also have a slightly better sound quality and are suitable for exercise and travel due to their compact size and better noise isolation. However, they are more expensive. On the other hand, the SteelSeries has a boom mic, which typically offers superior communication clarity, and comes at a budget price, making it an economical choice, but they are wired, lack noise cancellation, and are not optimized for use during exercise owing to a lower score. They also have a smaller battery life but are more durable due to the inclusion of cable ear hooks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.9
7.3
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.1
6.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$95
$55
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
Build Quality
8.7
8.0
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality, though the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has somewhat better build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.4
5.2
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Steelseries TUSQ are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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.”"
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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