While Razer is known for its wide range of gaming PCs and laptops, the brand also deals with a lot of accessories as well, including wireless (and wired) audio products. With that said, Razer’s Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed earbuds are aimed at winning over gamers with their unique design, as well as a rich set of audio features. Should you get them? Let’s take a look.
Design
Right off the bat, you can see that the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeeds come with the trademark Razer design language, which features RGB chroma lighting, this time on the sides of the earbuds. This lighting is customizable, so users have a bit more freedom when it comes to how they want their earbuds to look.
At the same time however, Razer has adapted a bit of minimalism with regards to how the earbuds look – similar to other wireless earbuds on the market, the HyperSpeed earbuds come with a rather long stem, as well as a glossy black design that adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise gaming-centric look. As for the charging case, Razer has also opted for a more simple look – there’s an LED indicator in front, and the case also comes with a USB-C port, and wireless charging support.
Features
Razer has packed the HyperSpeed earbuds with a ton of features. As with most other premium earbuds on the market, the HyperSpeeds feature active noise cancellation, as well as ambient mode for added transparency, and even gaming mode which is designed to reduce latency. Additionally, there’s also support for Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as THX® Certification.
The earbuds are compatible with different devices and gaming platforms, including desktop PCs, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, laptops, and even smartphones. Should you wish to pair them with a device that lacks native Bluetooth connectivity however, Razer has included a dongle which will be able to serve as a point of connectivity between the earbuds and the main device.
As mentioned earlier, the earbuds will come with support for both wired USB-C charging via the case, as well as wireless Qi charging with compatible wireless chargers. In terms of battery endurance, the HyperSpeed earbuds can last for up to 24 hours with top-up charges from the case, although this number will vary depending on usage, as well as ANC features.
Availability
If you want to grab a pair, the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed earbuds are priced at around $199.99, meaning that they are set to compete against the likes of Apple’s Beats Studio buds, Airpods, and other contenders like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds series and the Pixel buds Pro. Of course, the added visual flair does make the HyperSpeeds a rather tempting choice, especially for users who are after a more gaming-inspired aesthetic.
