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Razer released its first set of true wireless headphones in 2019, with the main appeal being a low latency mode that made them more suitable for mobile gaming. Now the company is ready with its second pair, the Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, which goes on sale today for $ 199.99 and adds active noise cancellation and THX audio certification to the mix. “The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro uses Hybrid ANC to cancel out both unwanted internal and external noise by simultaneously generating reverse sound waves,” Razer wrote in its press release for the new headphones.
Passive noise isolation helps there too, and Razer has switched to a proper on-ear design, as opposed to the open AirPods styling of the original Hammerhead True Wireless. (There is a “quick attention mode” to channel external audio when you want to hear what is happening near you). Along with the usual silicone options (six different sets of them), the company includes a set of Medium Comply foam ear cushions in the box to help you get the most secure and sealed fit possible to improve sound quality.
The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro have an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance, and Razer says they last up to 20 hours total with the included case; the earbuds can withstand four hours of continuous listening, which is about an hour less than competitors like the AirPods Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. There is no wireless charging either, which is disappointing at this level. You control the buttons with the touch-sensitive Razer logo button on each one.
Regarding the THX certification, Razer says that “fine details like frequency range and response are evaluated, and the device must be able to deliver clear, detailed voices and deep, punchy bass with zero distortion at high volumes.” The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro feature 10mm drivers and still include a game mode that the company says can cut latency in half “compared to other true wireless headphones that support SBC / AAC codecs.” Razer isn’t the only one offering a low latency mode; Samsung and OnePlus also reduce the response time for audio effects in games when you use their respective headphones and phones together.
The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are priced to live up to their name, $ 199.99, which puts them firmly in the upper tier of true wireless headphones. That’s slightly less than the usual cost of Sony’s 1000XM3 headphones or newer options like the Jabra Elite 85t, but the holiday deals and discounts will likely end up putting everyone on equal footing. I’ll be reviewing them in the next few days to see how they stack up against the noise-canceling competition for games and everything in between.
