The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless are cross-platform gaming earbuds. Thanks to their USB-C dongle, you can connect them to PCs and consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch with low latency. They also have noise cancelling (ANC) and have an improved isolation performance compared to other earbuds in this lineup. They even have customizable Chroma RGB lighting if you're into that kind of thing.
Our Verdict
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are decent for neutral sound. They're well-balanced out of the box and deliver enough bass to ensure mixes have warmth, boom, and rumble, but vocals and instruments are a bit thin and hollow due to a dip in the mids. You can fine-tune their sound to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. That said, the soundstage they create feels closed-off and not very immersive.
- Customization features like graphic EQ and presets available in app.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are very good for commute and travel. These buds are lightweight, decently comfortable, and are easy to take with you on the go, thanks to their small and portable design. They're also noise cancelling buds and can block out the low rumble of bus engines well. Unfortunately, with only their ANC on (no RGB lighting), they last over five hours continuously, which may not be enough to get you through long trips. Their carrying case supplies four extra charges if you need more battery life.
- Stable fit.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Five hour continuous battery life.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are great for sports and fitness. They have a lightweight and portable design that's easy to take with you on the go. They're also certified IPX4 for resistance against splashes of water. Even though they lack stability fins, once you get a good fit, they're still stable enough for running or working out.
- Stable fit.
- Rated IPX4 for water resistance.
- Five hour continuous battery life.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are decent for office use. Although they have a gamer-centric design, you can turn off the RGB lighting to keep them office-friendly. They're also equipped with an ANC system to help cut down chatty coworkers and the hum of AC units around you. They don't leak very much audio at high volumes, either. That said, they don't support multi-device pairing, so you can't stay connected to your PC and smartphone simultaneously. With their ANC on (and lighting off), they also last over five hours continuously, which may not be enough to get you through your day. Their carrying case supplies an extra four charges, though.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Good overall mic performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
- Five hour continuous battery life.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are alright for wireless gaming. These buds come with a USB dongle that you can use for a fairly low-latency gaming experience on PCs and supported consoles like the PS5. If you're a mobile gamer, they also have Game Mode, which helps lower audio lag over Bluetooth. Their balanced sound is adjustable using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They also have customizable RGB lighting, though if you want to have this enabled with ANC simultaneously, then the buds will only last around three hours at a time. Turning off both features brings the battery life upwards of five hours. There are four charges in the case if you need it, though.
- Customization features like graphic EQ and presets available in app.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are truly wireless earbuds; you can't use them wired.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are decent for phone calls. They have an integrated mic that does a great job of separating speech from background noise, so you'll be heard clearly, even if you're calling from a busy street. The mic's recording quality is decent, too, and while your voice sounds unnatural, it's still easy to understand. The buds are equipped with ANC, too, and can block out a lot of ambient sound across the spectrum, so you can focus on your call, whether you're calling from a train or an office.
- Very good noise isolation performance.
- Good overall mic performance.
- No multi-device pairing.
- Five hour continuous battery life.
Changelog
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Updated May 14, 2025:
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds were added to the Comfort section as an alternative option.
- Updated Jun 27, 2024: Information comparing the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova has been added to Noise Isolation and Battery sections.
- Updated Feb 07, 2024: Made a note that the Sony PULSE Explore Truly Wireless support multi-device pairing in Bluetooth connection.
- Updated Dec 06, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Sony INZONE Buds Truly Wireless in Battery.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed come in one color variant: 'Black', and you can see our model's label here. If you encounter another variant of these headphones, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are wireless earbuds designed for gaming. They join the Hammerhead lineup but offer a better noise isolation performance than sibling products like the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro and even have customizable Chroma RGB lighting. If you're a PC gamer, you can take advantage of their wireless USB-C dongle, but if you're into mobile gaming, they have a low latency Game Mode to help keep your audio and visuals fairly in sync. They also have a better overall battery performance than the similarly intended EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Truly Wireless. Unfortunately, they're incompatible with Xbox consoles, so you'll need to look elsewhere if this is your preferred console.
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The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless are better earbuds for wireless gaming than the Sony INZONE Buds Truly Wireless. While both buds have similarly comfortable fits and lightweight, portable designs, the Razer have a more balanced sound profile, which you may prefer. They also have better mic performance and better Bluetooth connectivity options as they use the SBC codec by default. In contrast, the Sony only use LE audio, which is newer and has limited compatibility. However, the Sony have a considerably longer battery life.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless are very competent earbuds with Bluetooth and wireless USB dongle connectivity. Their Bluetooth latency is lower than the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova over Bluetooth, but their dongle's latency is slightly higher. Both have useful apps, though the ASUS have a couple more options. The ASUS also have about twice the battery life and a bit better noise isolation. That said, the Razer have a smoother sound by default, while the ASUS are much more bassy and excited. You can EQ both earbuds to taste.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless are better in-ears than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless 2021. While both buds are decently comfortable, the Pro HyperSpeed have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC blocks out more background noise. They also come with a USB-C dongle for low-latency gaming.
The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless and the Sony PULSE Explore Truly Wireless are gaming earbuds with different strengths. The Razer have ANC, so they can block ambient sound while you play. Their integrated mic has significantly better performance, and they have an app with sound customization features. However, the Sony have lower latency via non-Bluetooth wireless. They also support Bluetooth, so you can listen to audio from your phone and console simultaneously or use them more casually when you're out and about. They also support PlayStation Link, which allows them to connect wirelessly with the PlayStation Portal remote player for PS5.
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