Razer Hammerhead BT Bluetooth earphones & intras — Neckband go under €50 at Rue du Commerce, a drop of around 31% on the price usually found. It is currently one of our best value for money for small budgets.
One year after the Hammerhead V2, Razer gives its in-ear headphones a new facelift”lifestyle“. The current trend is for wireless audio and the American brand obviously does not want to stand out from it; here is the Hammerhead BT, a new version that has swapped the venerable mini-jack connector for Bluetooth connectivity.
Razer Hammerhead BT
Introductory price €109
Subdued audio performance, correct but not impeccable comfort: in the ocean of sharks that the world of wireless headphones has become, these Hammerhead BTs are struggling terribly to float. No argument seems to be able to justify their purchase instead of the best wireless sports intras, like the Jaybird X3; you will also gain resistance to water and sweat.
Strong points
- Distortion contained.
- Low Bluetooth latency.
- Autonomy (more than 11 hours).
Weak points
- Not very subtle V signature.
- Lack of bass definition.
- Acidic highs.
- Biflange tips supplied in one (small) size and may be uncomfortable for certain body types.
- Mediocre hands-free kit.
Alternatively
Beats Flex
Introductory price €49.95
- Ergonomics
- Autonomy
- Handsfree
- Latency
- Audio
Comfortable, easy to use and offering very pleasant audio performances, the Beats Flex simply do exactly what is expected of them. The integration with iOS and macOS enabled by the W1 chip is obviously a plus for owners of Apple devices, but Android aficionados can rest assured that they remain perfectly compatible with any Bluetooth source.