- #BEST GAMING WIRELESS HEADSET FULL#
- #BEST GAMING WIRELESS HEADSET PRO#
- #BEST GAMING WIRELESS HEADSET BLUETOOTH#
On the PS5, I had to use the super-fast 2.4GHz wireless dongle, but on the Switch and Asus ROG Ally, I switched to the low-latency Bluetooth "gaming" mode. It can be audibly overwhelming, and lower-quality setups mush together all these elements, but the Hammerheads gave a pleasant listening experience.
#BEST GAMING WIRELESS HEADSET FULL#
When it came to gaming, I was impressed with how they handled the bold orchestrations in Final Fantasy XVI playing over chaotic battles full of abilities firing off and sound effects clashing with each other.
The Hammerheads' ANC doesn't offer complete sound isolation (and I generally prefer not to use ANC to be aware of my surroundings), but it's a decent perk for certain situations. With ANC on, I could hear conversations in podcasts well enough while riding the old noisy BART trains here in the Bay Area. On the default sound profile (denoted as "THX" in the Razer Audio app), the punchy lows shined without overpowering other frequencies, whether it was the diverse instrumentation heard in the J-Pop and Latin music currently in my playlist, or the bass-heavy hip-hop that's frequently in my regular rotation. This includes a Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Asus ROG Ally handheld, and gaming PC, all of which let me experience how the Hammerheads perform in varied contexts. I've used the Razer Hammerhead earbuds for about a week, replacing my standard Apple AirPods for listening to music and podcasts from my phone and the various headsets I have for my multiple gaming setups.
#BEST GAMING WIRELESS HEADSET PRO#
Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed wireless earbuds.
This gives them a level of versatility rarely seen in other gaming-centric audio devices-just expect to be popping these into the charging case often and to drop a whopping $200 USD for them. The Hammerheads have useful features to boot, like active noise canceling (ANC), ambient listening mode, and a low-latency wireless mode in addition to the 2.4GHz dongle that offers even lower latency. While they shine with bold sound and solid bass, the battery life is the main drawback, especially when it comes to long gaming sessions. But one of the few pairs of earbuds that bridges the gap-the Razer Hammerheads (the Pro Hyperspeed model, specifically)-offers both great audio quality and low-latency connectivity.īut if the question is whether earbuds-the Razer Hammerheads in this case-can replace a gaming headset, the short answer would be: yes, but with some notable caveats. There are certainly high-end earbuds out there, but wireless options are often beholden to Bluetooth connectivity, and in the context of gaming, the latency is certainly a deal-breaker. And sometimes wired earbuds plugged into my PlayStation or Xbox controller are just good enough. When I'm out and about listening to music or podcasts, a decent set of earbuds will do the trick and be a lot less cumbersome than moving in public with a pair of headphones. I've always thought of wireless earbuds as the audio option you use for convenience's sake.
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