A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ipX4

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ipX2

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 10g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 11.2g

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, at 11.2g are heavier than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by of 1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 10mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 12mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 2mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 20hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 20,000hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 20,000hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 4hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6hours

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 16hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 15hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 1 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 1hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 0.6hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live takes 0.6 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 0.4 hours

Battery Power

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 60mah

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery power is 60mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro v5.1

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live v5

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro 4only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 6only

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have 4 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live microphones are 6, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX2
	weight	10g	11.2g
	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	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	4hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	15hours
	charge time	1hours	0.6hours
	battery power	✗	60mah
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.1	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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