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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
  • Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
HearWiki score
86
-
Sound
8.6
-
Noise cancelling
9.3
-
Battery
7.3
-
Calls
7.4
-
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$180
$200

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro (2020). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.1 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • AirPods Pro 320255 yr newer
  • Hammerhead True Wireless Pro2020
What differsAirPods Pro 3Hammerhead True Wireless Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$200
HearWiki score
86
Not scored
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Latency
-
60 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
8 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
-
Battery incl. case
-
20 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Wireless charging
Yes
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Siri
Yes
Weight
5.5 g
-
Case weight
44 g
-
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
3
2
Microphone type
beamforming
-

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
  • Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro are premium wireless earbuds that combine hybrid active noise cancellation with a THX-certified audio profile for an immersive listening experience. They offer a secure IPX4-rated build, touch controls, and a compact charging case for on-the-go use, though battery life is modest at four hours per charge. With Bluetooth 5.1 and support for SBC and AAC codecs, they are a solid choice for mobile gamers and commuters seeking low-latency performance.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for blocking ambient noise
  • Pro:THX-certified sound for detailed audio reproduction
  • Pro:Low 60ms latency, ideal for gaming and video
  • Con:Battery life is short at only 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No custom EQ options in the companion app
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

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