We’re testing the 2nd-gen Hammerhead earbuds from Razer
Razer has so far impressed with its gaming hardware, but at the same time, the company has also tried to expand into some new markets where its products ended up competing against famous names from several other tech giants. And the best example in this regard is none other than Razer’s lineup of earbuds, which despite their gaming focus, they can very well be alternatives to Apple’s AirPods and the Google Pixel Buds. But let’s start with the essential information and then detail what the Hammerhead is all about. First and foremost, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds boast Razer’s DNA in all regards, starting with the Chroma RGB lighting that is integrated into each earbud. They support no less than 16.8 million colors, and the build quality is impressive, from the moment you open the case to the one you insert them into your ears. The in-ear design is top-notch, and to be honest, I found Razer’s earbuds to be a lot more comfortable than many other models currently on the market. I used the standard ear tips that came with the earbuds, but on the other hand, there are several others included in the box just to make sure they fit any ear size and offer just the perfect level of comfort. Choosing the right fit is more important than you’d be tempted to believe, not only as far as the comfort goes but also in terms of noise isolation. The earbuds come with active noise canceling, or ANC, which in theory is supposed to eliminate all distractions and the ambient noise and let you enjoy just the best quality of the sound you’re listening to. But on the other hand, I found the ear tips to be much more effective than the ANC, as the noise-canceling system still lets some ambient noise go through on various occasions.
