A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ipX4

Powerbeats Pro ipX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X'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 X, Powerbeats Pro 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

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g are heavier than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by of 0.3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X are resistant to sweat

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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

The Powerbeats Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 13mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a unit size of 13mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20hz

Powerbeats Pro 10hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Powerbeats Pro can make sound with a juicier bass than the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 20,000hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 91db/mw

Powerbeats Pro ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's measurement is 91dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 7hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 X 21hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 3 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X by 0.8 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 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 X will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Powerbeats Pro 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.

Audio Latency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 60ms

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X 2only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have 2 microphones.

Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X -26dbv/pa

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.

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Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Powerbeats Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Powerbeats Pro also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Powerbeats Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	20g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	13mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	10hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	✗
	sound pressure level	91db/mw	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-26dbv/pa	✗
EXTRAS	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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