Razer recently released the Pro version of the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds. So, how does the new model stack up against the regular version?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

When compared to the regular Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds features headphones active noise cancellation, Quick Attention Mode, THX certification, longer battery life as well as two beamforming microphones with superior signal-to-noise ratio.

On the other hand, the regular Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds has a higher headphones impedance in addition to bigger headphones driver size.

Otherwise, the two version have identical headphone frequency response, controls, support for the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless App, IPX4 water resistance and 2-year warranty coverage.

If you are interested, you can purchase either of the two true wireless earbuds on Amazon with the following links from the online retailer:

• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds
• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds

Razer Hammerhead vs. Razer Hammerhead Pro Comparison Chart

What’s in the Box

Both products come with a charging case and USB-C charging cable. The regular Hammerhead includes a detachable wrist strap as well as a pair of silicone ear sleeve. The Pro version comes with a pair of comply premium foam tip as well as six pairs of silicone ear tips. You can take a look at what’s included in each box below:

Razer Hammerhead:

• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds
• Charging Case
• USB-C Charging Cable
• 1 Pair Silicone Ear Sleeve
• Detachable Wrist Strap

Razer Hammerhead Pro:

• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
• Charging Case
• USB-C Charging Cable
• 6 Pairs Silicone Ear Tips (SmoothComfort + SecureSeal Small/Medium/Large)
• Pair Comply Premium Foam Tip (Medium)

Weight

The Pro version is a little bit heavier when compared to the standard version. You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless: 45 grams
• Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro: 53 grams

Wearing Style

When it comes to wearing style, the Razer Hammerhead uses Half In-Ear while the Razer Hammerhead Pro uses In-Ear.

Headphone Frequency Response

Both products have a headphones frequency response range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Headphone Impedance

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a headphone impedance of 32 Ohm while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has a headphone impedance of 16 Ohm.

Headphone Drivers

The standard version of the Razer Hammerhead has 13 mm headphone drivers. The Pro version uses smaller 10 mm headphone drivers.

Headphone Connector

Both earbuds in this comparison guide use Bluetooth for connection.

Gaming Mode Low Latency Connection

The two products also feature a gaming mode, where a low latency 60 ms connection is used. As the name suggests, this setting is designed for playing games as the audio and video will be more in sync.

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro is the only one of the two to feature Active Noise Cancellation as it utilizes a hybrid approach where it creates anti-noise to block out any noise from outside and inside your earbuds.

THX Certified

The Pro version of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is also the only one to be THX Certified. This means that the product has been optimized by THX to ensure that it provides a quality soundstage for movies, music and videogames.

Quick Attention Mode

Razer also added a Quick Attention Mode to the Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds. This allows for outside sound, giving you awareness of the surroundings.

Microphone

The regular Hammerhead True Wireless is equipped with one microphone. The Pro version is equipped with two microphones in addition to supporting beamforming.

Microphone Pick Up Pattern

The two earphones use omnidirectional pick-up pattern for the microphone.

Microphone Signal-to-Noise Ratio

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a microphone signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), which measures the amount of unwanted noise in relations to a signal power, of up to 55 dB. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a better SNR at 64 dB.

Microphone Sensitivity (@1kHz)

When it comes to microphone sensitivity, the regular version of the wireless ear buds has been rated for -42 dB (± 3 dB) while the Pro version has been rated for -26 dBFS.

Music Controls

The two devices have identical music controls as you can pause, play, skip and go back to the previous track.

Call Controls

The two earphones also have the same call controls as you can answer, reject, switch and end your call.

General Controls

Furthermore, the general controls for both are the same as you can pair, power on, activate gaming mode and enable smartphone virtual assistant.

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless App

Both earbuds also support the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless smartphone application. You can use this software to customize equalizers, remap the touch gestures, update to the latest firmware.

Earbuds Battery Life

Each of the earbuds for both products have a battery life of up to 4 hours.

Charging Case Battery Life

The charging case of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds adds up to 12 more hours to the battery life while the charging case of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds adds up to 16 more hours.

Total Battery Life

In total, you will get up to 16 hours per full charge with the regular Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds and up to 20 hours per full charge with the Pro version of the Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds.

Water Resistance

Both devices have received a water resistance rating of IPX4, which means that they are protect against water splashes from all directions.

Warranty

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds each comes with a 2-Year warranty.

Resources:

• https://www.razer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-true-wireless-earbuds/RZ12-02970100-R3U1
• https://www.razer.com/mobile-earphones/Razer-Hammerhead-True-Wireless-Pro/RZ12-03440100-R3U1