TL;DR
- Razer has unveiled the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed, with a case that also serves as a 2.4GHz wireless receiver.
- The new earbuds also feature Bluetooth 6.0, up to 40 hours of battery life, and hybrid ANC, which is claimed to be 50% better than the previous model.
- Razer also announced the cheaper Hammerhead V3
Competition in the gaming earbuds market is fierce, so it helps to have a unique and really useful feature to stand out. It looks like that’s what Razer is going to do with the new Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed, a pair of wireless gaming earbuds whose charging case also doubles as a 2.4GHz wireless receiver for ultra-low-latency audio.
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Razer announces Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Press release Today, the new premium option combines the company’s HyperSpeed wireless technology with Bluetooth 6.0 to seamlessly switch between devices like phones, PCs, handhelds and consoles. The company says the case works as both a charger and wireless receiver when you insert the dongle, and it can also be plugged in over USB-C so you can play and charge at the same time. The SmartSwitch feature lets you instantly switch between HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth modes.
Apart from that headline feature, you’re getting the usual solid features you’ve come to expect from Razer. The Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed brings hybrid ANC, THX Spatial Audio, and up to 40 hours of total battery life to PC, which includes up to ten hours from the earbuds and up to 30 hours from the case. Razer is also claiming 50% better noise reduction than the previous generation.
If the V3 buds are out of your budget, a cheaper model is included at launch. The Hammerhead V3 battery life is rated at up to 35 hours, with up to ten hours from the earbuds and up to 25 hours from the case.
If you’re tempted, Razer has the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed listed in the US for $129.99, while the Hammerhead V3 If the case’s claims of added utility and better ANC live up to the hype, it doesn’t seem like a bad investment.
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