The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are noise cancelling (ANC) in-ears. They're hybrid headphones designed for casual use and Bluetooth gaming. They have a low-latency gaming mode to help ensure that your audio and visuals stay in sync. Their companion app also offers a graphic EQ and presets, meaning you can tweak their sound to your liking.
Our Verdict
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are good for neutral sound. Using their THX preset, they have a neutral sound suitable for most kinds of audio genres. Although they lack low-bass, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets so you can tweak their sound to better suit your needs. They also have consistent bass and treble delivery. Unfortunately, their closed-back and in-ear design can make their passive soundstage seem small and closed-off.
- Well-built and stable in-ear fit.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are decent for commute and travel. They're decently comfortable and easy to take on the go, especially if you're into mobile gaming. They also have a low latency 'Game Mode' to help reduce audio synching issues when connected to your smartphone. Their active noise cancelling feature struggles to effectively block out bass-range noise like bus or train engines, though. Their around 5 hours of playback may not last through long flights, either. Luckily, the case comes with four additional charges, and you can even use one earbud while the other charges.
- Well-built and stable in-ear fit.
- Mediocre noise isolation performance.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are great for sports and fitness. These small in-ears are decently comfortable and have a stable in-ear fit, meaning they won't fall out during moderate physical activity. They're also rated IPX4 for water resistance. Thanks to their truly wireless design, there aren't any cables that could snag on something and pull them out of your ears.
- Well-built and stable in-ear fit.
- IPX4 rating.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are alright for office use. They're decently comfortable and don't leak too much audio, which is good if you have coworkers nearby. They also have an ANC system, and while it has a mediocre overall performance, it can still reduce ambient chatter around you. Their around 5-hour continuous battery life may also require you to take a break in your day to recharge them if you're working a 9-5 job.
- Well-built and stable in-ear fit.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- No multi-device or NFC pairing.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro aren't recommended for wireless gaming. They can only be used via Bluetooth, which means they aren't compatible with Xbox One or PS4. While they'll connect to Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their default latency may be too high. That said, they have a lower latency 'Game Mode' that you can use to help their performance if you want to game on your smartphone.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are Bluetooth-only headphones that can't be used wired.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are passable for phone calls. The integrated mic does a good job of recording your voice, which sounds neutral, although a bit thin and muffled. You won't have a problem being understood by whoever's on the other end of the line, though. That said, the mic really struggles to separate your voice from a moderately loud environment and is best suited for taking calls in a quieter location.
- Well-built and stable in-ear fit.
- Mic has good recording quality.
- Mediocre noise isolation performance.
- Bad passive soundstage.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 06, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Sony INZONE Buds Truly Wireless in Battery.
- Updated Nov 09, 2023: We've retested Virtual Soundstage as these headphones have a THX EQ preset and are THX certified. However, neither feature is multi-channel virtual surround support.
- Updated Aug 29, 2023: Added a comparison to the Razer Moray in the Xbox Compatibilitybox.
- Updated Aug 23, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed True Wireless in Style.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro come in 'Classic Black', and you can see the label for our model here. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions and we'll update our review.
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The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are the upgraded version of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless. With this update, Razer has improved their fit, meaning they're more comfortable, and added another charge to the carrying case. The carrying case's lid also feels sturdier, which helps protect your headphones when you're on the go. These headphones have an active noise cancelling (ANC) feature, too. However, it does a mediocre job of blocking out background noise.
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The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro. While both headphones are comfortable and have similar overall battery performances, the Sony feel better-built and have a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. They also have a better-performing active noise cancelling feature.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless 2021 are slightly better headphones Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro. Both headphones are well-built and have a comfortable fit. They also have similar battery performances. However, the 2021 have a better noise isolation performance and customizable RGB lighting. Conversely, the Pro have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer.
The Sony INZONE Buds Truly Wireless are better for wireless gaming than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro. While the Razer have a more balanced sound profile and better mic recording quality, which you might prefer, they're Bluetooth-only and don't have a dedicated wireless dongle like the Sony. They can only connect to PCs via Bluetooth, and even with their "Game" mode enabled, the latency is still too high for many games. The Sony also have a superior noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life, but their LE Audio codec severely limits which devices they're compatible with over Bluetooth.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are better headphones for most uses than the Razer Hammerhead USB-C ANC. The True Wireless Pro are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile which some users may like, and have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets so you can tweak their sound. Their ANC system also offers a slightly better overall performance. However, the USB-C ANC have a wired USB-C connection which some users may prefer since this design ensures next-to-zero audio latency.
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