Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.2 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 10g | 5.1g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100.5db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 4hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.1 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by -4.9g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 1.8mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 0.5 hours
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Studio Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have 4 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Studio Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.