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General

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Series

AirPods5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

Hammerhead1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The maker's Hammerhead V3 line. The newsroom post names the line Hammerhead V3.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3531, A3532, A3533, A3530, MKFW4LL/A, MKFW4ZM/A5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods: A3531/A3532/A3533 earbuds with A3530 USB-C case. MKFW4 part numbers from US and German store configuration records.6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Product offers and store configuration records explicitly give MKFW4LL/A for USB-C edition.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German store configuration record explicitly gives MKFW4ZM/A for USB-C edition.

RZ12-05610100-R3U1, RZ12-05610100-R3G1, RZ12-05610100-R3A11Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US store SKU RZ12-05610100-R3U1 in the page product data. The EU and Japan models are in the other sources.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Japan model RZ12-05610100-R3A1.12Retailer pagenordicgamesupply.com/products/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Retailers list the European model RZ12-05610100-R3G1 in black.

GTIN / EAN

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8887910061732, 45736267306766Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026JAN code 4573626730676 for the Japan model R3A1.12Retailer pagenordicgamesupply.com/products/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Nordic Game Supply product data lists the barcode 8887910061732. Scan UK, Komputronik and a French price site give the same EAN with model R3G1.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

9 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

9 April 20264Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Razer newsroom post dated 9 April 2026.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Release dated 9 April 2026 from Irvine, California.

Status

Available6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Buy button live at US$129.99 and the product data shows the item in stock.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Launch post and the store page show the product on sale.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods 410Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies AirPods 5 as the replacement for the entry-level AirPods 4. USB-C reference maps to the standard predecessor.28Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-4-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS marks the AirPods 4 as replaced by the AirPods 5.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026$129 for AirPods 5, $149 for AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026MKFW4LL/A AirPods 5 $129.00, MKFT4LL/A AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149.00

$129.991Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US page price US$129.99. The launch release gives the same US$129.99 recommended price. Excludes sales tax.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Japanese translation of the Razer global release: recommended price 129.99 USD.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: original price 129.99 USD.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€14911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-featuring-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €149 including VAT for USB-C edition at launch.

€139.993Maker product pagerazer.com/de-de/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German maker page price 139,99 EUR including VAT. The launch release gives the same 139.99 EUR recommended price.5Press releasezaikei.co.jp/releases/3387757Read 15 October 2026Same release: recommended price 139.99 EUR. Tax treatment is not stated and the German store price is incl. VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.7Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

US, EU, JP1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026US store page.3Maker product pagerazer.com/de-de/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German page of the Razer EU store. The EU English page shows the same price.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Japan retail launch from 10 April 2026.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White6Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

Black6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Colour row: black. The US product data shows one colour.

Segment

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Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page title: Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed Gaming Earbud. The maker sells it as gaming earbuds.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

Semi-in-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Apple calls it an open-ear design: an unsealed bud without ear tips, like AirPods 4

In-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Headset type row: canal type, which is in-ear.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Volume swipe on the stem, press both stems for Live Translation

Stem8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: a basic stemmed in-ear design with a bulbous body.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The case has a Chroma LED bar. It shows pairing, charging and alerts and TechRadar describes a rainbow pattern when the case opens. The earbuds have no lighting.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: an RGB strip on the case lights in a rainbow pattern when the case opens and shows pairing and charging status. The Razer logo on the earbuds does not light.

Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	11

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Driver type row: 11 mm dynamic. The sheet does not state a count per earbud or a role, so those are left out.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic19Reviewclubic.com/test-produit-630958-test-apple-airpods-5-pourquoi-se-fatiguer-quand-on-est-le-meilleur.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound section describes the existing transducer as dynamic when discussing a hypothetical future two-way design. This is a published model hardware description. Its wireless-case sample measurements are excluded.

Dynamic6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Driver type row: dynamic.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz20Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/airpods/apple-airpods-5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published family specification table, not a measured bandwidth. Review explicitly says both editions share sound and drivers. Response tolerance and SPL are not stated. The review incorrectly calls the case the only difference despite maker stem controls also varying. Only its shared sound statement and literal frequency-response specification are used. No sample measurements or control facts inherited.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Frequency response row: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance

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32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Impedance 32 ohm.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Impedance row: 32 ohm at 1 kHz.

SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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105dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Headphone Sensitivity 105 dB. The Japan spec sheet gives the reference as dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity row: 105 dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity row: dB SPL per mW at 1 kHz.

Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

67Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review, Razer Audio app version 10.32: no parametric EQ, but a custom preset can be built on a 6-band EQ.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Gaming, Music, Movie2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Synapse, Audio equalizer: presets for gaming immersion, movie viewing and music. A manual change sets the preset to Custom, which is not stored as a preset.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review names the Music, Gaming and Movie presets. TechRadar and CGMagazine count three presets plus a custom one.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: three default EQ profiles for gaming, music and movies, plus a custom one.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

THX Spatial Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: THX Spatial Audio on PC, integrated in Razer Synapse, with 7.1 surround sound.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Activate THX Spatial Audio: 360 degree positional audio through Razer Synapse.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Using your earbuds, Utilizing the Active Noise Cancellation: a 2 second hold switches ANC on, ANC off and Ambient mode.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026ANC row: equipped.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026ANC explanation explicitly includes both AirPods 5 models. Exterior microphones detect external noise and an inward-facing microphone detects unwanted internal sounds. Both are countered with anti-noise.

Hybrid1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026The maker names the system Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation. Stored as hybrid on that wording. The page does not describe the microphone layout.4Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/hammerhead-v3-lineRead 15 October 2026Launch post: Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with up to 50 percent better noise reduction than the previous generation.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio adjusts noise cancellation in response to surroundings. Both AirPods 5 models require the latest iOS or iPadOS. This records automatic ANC adjustment, separate from selectable strength levels.

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Utilizing the Active Noise Cancellation and the Enhancement subtab: Ambient mode lets external sounds in.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Controls row: touch control switches between ANC and ambient mode.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the earbuds support ANC and a transparency mode.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists a transparency mode.

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

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Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Voice Isolation is selectable microphone processing for calls on compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac. It removes background noise such as wind for the listener on the call. Not a claim that listening-mode wind is eliminated. Latest compatible software and firmware required by maker audio feature footnote.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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In the default Music preset the bass is slightly above the SoundGuys preference curve and the mids are slightly below it. The treble is raised from 4 kHz to 8 kHz and lowered from 9 kHz to 15 kHz. The reviewer finds the Gaming preset better tuned for competitive play.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Lab frequency response in the default Music preset against the SoundGuys preference curve. Reviewer notes only, no dB value stored. Unit supplied by Razer.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys found clear, intelligible voices with background-noise rejection in its microphone tests. Wind reduced quality but voices generally stayed intelligible.18Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Purchased both editions and tested for four days. Own demos cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Host, codec, firmware and call app are not disclosed. The review evaluates both models and reports this result jointly. No numerical microphone score is inferred.

The reviewer calls the microphone quality great. Voices come in loud and clear and background noise sounds naturally distant. The test uses ideal, office, reverberant, street and windy conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Reviewer microphone demos in ideal, office, reverberant, street and windy conditions. No numeric value stored.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Hours (h)
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Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Lab test: 15 hours 28 minutes over the 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed dongle, firmware version not stated, ANC state not stated, volume from the SoundGuys lab method. The claim is 10 hours. The reviewer calls the lab result much better than the claim and measured 7.5 hours in daily use with the dongle.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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15.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: a 2 second press on either earbud mutes or unmutes the microphone. The master guide names the right earbud only.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: tap and hold for 2 seconds on the right earbud mutes or unmutes the earbud microphone.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your earbuds: Bluetooth, the wireless dongle (2.4 GHz) and the charging case with the dongle.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Connection row: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

6.01Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text and Tech Specs: Bluetooth 6.0.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Connection row: Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth codecs

AAC10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Apple's AAC codec, no aptX or LDAC. SBC is not mentioned

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-review-158180Read 15 October 2026Review: the Bluetooth 6.0 connection supports the AAC and SBC codecs and has no higher bitrate codec. The Razer Japan spec sheet lists LC3+ as an audio codec without naming the link. SoundGuys names LC3+ as missing on Bluetooth, so LC3+ is not stored here.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: audio codecs AAC and SBC.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 202617Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: a compact, removable dongle sits inside the HyperSpeed case.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: the charging case comes with a USB Type C wireless dongle.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: the dongle is a USB-C dongle with USB C passthrough on the case. The Japan spec sheet names a USB-C dongle.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: USB Type C wireless dongle.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row lists a USB-C dongle.

Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple devices. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Many features do not work on Android or Windows, basic playback does

Windows, macOS, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: iOS and Android phones, PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and other handhelds. Steam Deck is stored as SteamOS. Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the TechRadar spec table.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: PC, PS5, mobile, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-5-review-163483Read 7 October 2026Review evaluates both purchased editions and documents Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity on Apple and non-Apple devices. Apple integrations are limited on Android and Windows. Microphone support for each host is not established, so those row cells remain absent. Apple technical specifications corroborate basic non-Apple Bluetooth operation.

BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
PS5	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	2.4 GHz
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: 2.4 GHz audio with phones, tablets, PCs, Steam Deck and PlayStation 5. Bluetooth for Bluetooth audio devices. The Japan spec sheet lists Android and iOS phones over Bluetooth and Windows PCs through the USB-C dongle. The connection for Mac and Nintendo Switch is not stated, so those platforms have no row.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup steps for PC sound settings and PS5 audio output, both over the dongle or the case. Bluetooth is described for mobile devices.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create personalized profile. Not available when using other devices
Live Translation	Compatible Apple devices with the latest operating system software when Apple Intelligence is turned on
Siri AI	Apple Intelligence-enabled device with iOS 27, macOS 27 or watchOS 27. English beta at launch. Initially unavailable in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS.
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Compatible Apple device running the latest iOS or iPadOS, with current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	Compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac during calls. Select Voice Isolation in call microphone controls. Current device software and AirPods firmware required.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Independently reopened full displayed footnotes: audio functions require latest firmware and current compatible Apple OS. Siri AI beta initial EU restriction, Live Translation language and region limits and Find My iOS 27 minimum preserved.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026Launch release footnotes: TrueDepth Spatial Audio profile, compatible Apple Intelligence device, latest firmware, language/region availability and Siri AI beta restrictions.21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-ie/108918Read 7 October 2026Adaptive Audio condition: both AirPods 5 models with latest iOS or iPadOS. Maker technical audio footnote separately requires latest firmware on compatible current Apple devices.22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/answer-calls-airpods3-4-5-airpodspro-devac96438de/webRead 7 October 2026Call guide names compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac Voice Isolation via Control Center or Mic Mode. Technical audio footnote requires current software and firmware. This concerns noise heard by caller, not listening attenuation.

BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Feature	Needs
THX Spatial Audio	Available on PC through Razer Synapse 4 on Windows 11 or higher. The virtual 7.1 surround sound needs Windows 11 version 23H2 or higher.
Razer Audio app	iOS 18 or Android 14 or higher with Bluetooth. The earbuds must be connected to the phone by Bluetooth to be configured in the app.
Razer Synapse settings	Windows 11 or higher. The earbuds cannot be configured in Synapse while the input source is set to Bluetooth.
Do Not Disturb	Blocks phone calls only while the earbuds are connected to the wireless dongle and to a mobile device at the same time.

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: 7.1 surround sound support needs Razer Synapse on Windows 11 version 23H2 or higher.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's needed and the Activate THX Spatial Audio note: only available on Windows 11 and above. Synapse section: Input Source set to Bluetooth cannot be configured in Synapse. Do Not Disturb works only when the earbuds are connected to the dongle and a mobile device at the same time.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Surround row: THX Spatial Audio only on Windows 11 version 23H2 or later.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	4
ANC off	No	6
ANC on	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: USB-C edition 4 h ANC on, 6 h noise control off, 20 h case-inclusive ANC on. Wireless edition 5/7/22 h excluded.

BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40
ANC on	No	7

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text and Tech Specs: up to 10 hours from the earbuds plus 30 hours from the case, up to 40 hours total. The page does not state the ANC setting, volume or codec. The 10 hour and 40 hour rows are stored as ANC off, as in the inside-digital data sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Battery row: up to 10 hours, plus 30 hours with the charging case, 40 hours in total.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: up to 10 hours without ANC and up to 7 hours with ANC, 40 hours with the case. The maker page gives no ANC-on figure. The table also gives a 1.5 hour charging time that mentions wireless charging, which the master guide does not support, so that line is not used.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: battery life with ANC off 10 hours.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The master guide says a depleted battery is fully charged in approximately 2 hours. It advises charging with the supplied cable from a computer USB port and avoiding fast chargers or wall adapters. The guide does not separate the earbuds and the case.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Getting started, Charge your devices: connect the charging case to a computer USB port with the supplied cable, avoid fast chargers and wall adapters, and a depleted battery is fully charged in approximately 2 hours. The guide does not say whether this is the earbuds, the case or both. A review table that gives 1.5 hours is not used.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life. AirPods 5 USB-C subsection.

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Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as around 1 hour of battery life from 5 minutes in the case, noise control off. Same for both cases

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Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Both cases charge by USB-C

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside lists a USB Type C charge/data port on the charging case.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: the case has a single USB-C port on the bottom.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

No1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case: AirPods 5 supports USB-C only. Wireless charging belongs to the separate wireless-case earbud hardware.

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Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison distinguishes standard USB-C case from wireless case. Its speaker is a feature of the 149 USD wireless edition, not the 129 USD reference. Corroborated by Apple identification page and lineup comparison.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: the HyperSpeed case is both a charging case and a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver when the dongle is inside. Plugging the case into a device passes audio to the earbuds.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connect to your earbuds, option C: the charging case with the USB Type C wireless dongle inside connects to a device over 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless.

Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: force-sensor presses, Siri voice commands and Siri head gestures. USB-C edition has no volume swipe.

Touch1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ gesture list covers touch taps and presses on each earbud.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: tap, double tap, triple tap and hold gestures on the touch sensor of each earbud.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Controls row: touch operation for play and pause, skip, calls, ANC and ambient mode, and wireless switching.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Voice1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri can adjust volume. On-stem volume swipe is exclusive to wireless-case edition.

Touch1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ: double tap and hold for 2 seconds raises volume on the right earbud and lowers it on the left. The master guide describes it as a double tap, then hold the last tap.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference: double tap, then hold the last tap. Left lowers volume and right raises it.

Gestures

Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Press both stems at the same time to start Live Translation, Nod your head yes or gently shake your head no when Siri asks1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Swipe up or down to adjust volume exists only on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. Live Translation gesture from the press release3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/apple-introduces-airpods-5-with-best-in-class-open-ear-active-noise-cancellationRead 30 September 2026

Tap: play or pause, Double tap right: next track, Double tap left: previous track, Double tap, then hold the last tap, right: volume up, Double tap, then hold the last tap, left: volume down, Tap and hold for 2 seconds, left: cycle between ANC on, ANC off and ambient mode, Tap and hold for 2 seconds, right: mute or unmute the microphone, Triple tap: switch between wireless modes, Triple tap, then hold the last tap for 3 seconds: restart Bluetooth pairing, Tap during a call (Bluetooth mode): accept or end a call, Double tap during a call (Bluetooth mode): reject an incoming call, end the call or switch between calls1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page FAQ touch gesture list. The master guide is preferred where they differ. The page says a 2 second press mutes the microphone on both earbuds. The guide puts mute on the right earbud and the ANC cycle on the left earbud.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Function button quick reference. Call gestures marked as only available in Bluetooth mode. The guide lists the right earbud for next track and volume up, the left for previous track and volume down. Gestures can be switched on or off in Synapse.

Remappable controls

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Both AirPods 5 editions support changing the stem press-and-hold action. The manual also permits swapping mute and end-call presses and changing Camera Remote action.

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Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Synapse, Enhancement, Auto Pause: audio pauses when an earbud is removed and resumes when it is put back.8Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-gaming-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: automatic pausing when the earbuds are removed from the ears.10Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/gadget-reviews/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists wear detection. The reviewer notes the sensor can trigger by mistake.

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: USB-C edition optical in-ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers and force sensor. Microphones retained as listed by Apple.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

No4Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026The AirPods lineup comparison on this page marks the Hearing Aid feature as not applicable for AirPods 5

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks the Hearing Test feature unavailable. This does not describe the ear-scan used for Personalized Spatial Audio as a hearing assessment.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No23Maker product pageapple.com/airpodsRead 7 October 2026USB-C AirPods 5 comparison card explicitly marks Hearing Protection unavailable. ANC and Conversation Awareness do not establish hearing protection.

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

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S, M, L2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: S, M and L. M is pre-installed with the earbuds.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row: S, M and L. The M tips are fitted at shipping.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: three earbud tip sizes.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: S, M and L.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: silicon ear-tips. The maker's word silicon means silicone.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: the silicone ear tips are soft and comfortable.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: silicone ear tips.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

IPX41Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: IPX4 water-resistant design for the earbuds. No rating is stated for the case.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Water resistance row: IPX4.

Dust and water rating, case

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026AirPods controls and settings are integrated into Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. This is not a separate downloadable AirPods app.

Razer Audio app and Razer Synapse 41Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: customisation in the Razer Audio App.2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Set up for mobile: the Razer Audio app. Personalize your PC experience: Razer Synapse.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Software row: Razer Synapse for Windows and the Razer Audio App for iOS and Android.

App platforms

iOS, macOS, Other24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Documented AirPods settings interfaces are iPhone iOS, Mac macOS and iPad iPadOS. Other represents iPadOS. Advanced controls require compatible current Apple software.

Android, iOS, Windows2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's needed: Razer Audio app on iOS 18 or Android 14 or higher, Razer Synapse on Windows 11 or higher.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Software row: Razer Synapse for Windows and the Razer Audio App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware

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Finding network

Last location in the app16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/webRead 30 September 2026About using Find My and network section: USB-C AirPods 5 has Find My last-connected location. Offline Find My network support is specifically for the Wireless Charging Case edition.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

No25Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/airpods-5-vs-airpods-pro-3Read 7 October 2026Comparison gives the Ultra Wideband chip and Precision Finding only to AirPods Pro 3. USB-C AirPods 5 has neither. Corroborated by the current maker Find My manual, which restricts precise case location to Pro 2 and 3.

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Live translation

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

4.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

5.6g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 5.6 g per side and 63 g system.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Body weight row: 5.6 g per earbud.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width18.3Height30.2Depth18.1mm(0.7 × 1.2 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

32.3g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight: 32.3 g USB-C charging case, excluding earbuds.

49g(1.7 oz)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Body weight row: charging case 49 g. Razer's own page lists 63 g for the system. The sheet does not say whether the dongle sits in the case.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width50.1Height46.2Depth21.2mm(2 × 1.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3531, BCG-A353226Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3531Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table identifies BCG-A3531 with Product Code A3531. Maker identification separately maps A3531/A3532/A3533 to standard USB-C edition. Wireless case A3439/A3440 and A3529 IDs excluded. No side assignment or speculative case ID inferred.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3532Read 7 October 2026Public Apple Inc FCC grant table explicitly BCG-A3532, Product Code A3532. Same standard USB-C edition per maker model identification. Side assignment is not inferred.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods 5, Charging Case (USB-C), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box: USB-C Charging Case edition. No wireless case or cable included.

Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed, Charging case with USB Type C wireless dongle, USB Type C cable, Silicon ear-tips in 3 sizes (S, M*, L). M is pre-installed with the earbuds, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: the earbuds, the charging case with USB Type C wireless dongle, a USB Type C cable, silicon ear-tips in 3 sizes (S, M*, L) with M pre-installed, and the Important Product Information Guide.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Accessories row: charging case, USB-C dongle, ear tips S, M and L, USB-C cable and the important product guide. The M tips ship on the earbuds.11Spec databaseinside-digital.de/in-ear-kopfhoerer/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026German data sheet: charging case, USB-C wireless dongle (2.4 GHz), USB-C charging cable and silicone ear tips in S, M and L.

Cables included

AApple AirPods 5 (USB-C Charging Case)

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BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable	0.42	1

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's inside: one USB Type C cable. The 42 cm length comes from the Tech Specs and the Japan spec sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Cable length row: 420 mm. The Razer page lists 42 cm. CGMagazine calls it a 16.5 inch USB-C cable.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Review: a 16.5 inch USB-C cable for charging and communication. That is about 42 cm.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/airpods-52Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5Read 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

www.razer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeed1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/airpods-5/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-5/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

prtimes.jp/a6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Razer Japan spec sheet for the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed and V3 X, published with the Japanese launch release. The sheet is in Japanese.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdf2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/HAMMERHEADV3HYPERSPEED-00002657-en.pdfRead 15 October 2026English master guide for the Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed from the Razer download server.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

2years1Maker product pagerazer.com/mobile-earphones/razer-hammerhead-v3-hyperspeedRead 15 October 2026Page text: up to 2 years of warranty. The Japan spec sheet gives 24 months.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 15 October 2026Warranty row: 24 months for Japan.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.