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Razer Hammerhead USB-C
A glowing review.
MSRP
$120View on Amazon
Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
A 8.5 puts its value for money in the top quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 169 of the 369 we've cataloged.
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
A 8.5 puts its durability / build quality in the top quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 169 of the 369 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-usb-cWired-3.5mm62%Wired-usb-c26%Wired-lightning13%
Wired-usb-c appears on 26% of the 39 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Cable Type
USB-C3.5mm single-ended63%Usb-c29%Mmcx detachable6%Lightning3%
Usb-c appears on 29% of the 35 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Earbud Form Factor
In-earMost commonIn-ear86%Earbud (flat)9%Others6%
In-ear is the most common — on 86% of the 35 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue81%False19%
True is the most common — on 81% of the 36 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 39).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-usb-c
- Cable Type
- USB-C
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone, memory foam
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Detachable Cable
- No
- Wearing Style
- Straight down
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Sound
- Driver Type
- Hybrid
- Driver Count
- 2
- Driver Size
- 10 mm
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- V-shaped
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Aluminum
Features
- Inline Controls
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- Hammerhead USB-C ANC
Release
- Date
- 2018-10-08
- Msrp Usd
- 120 USD
- Year
- 2018
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Connectivity7.0
Design6.0
Portability8.0
Value8.5
The verdict
While they're not perfect, these give us a good glimpse at what a great pair of Type-C earbuds should be.
✓What we like
✓Good sound quality<br>
✓Surprisingly good ANC<br>
✓Comes with Comply memory foam tips<br>
✓Well-built<br>
✕What could be better
✕Glowing Razer logo is a bit much<br>
✕USB-C still isn't universal and playback controls didn't work perfectly for me<br>
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