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General

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Series

Pixel Buds4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.

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.

G3UGY, G76LT, GNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC section: left earbud G3UGY, right earbud G76LT, charging case GNN2Z.

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.

20 August 202513Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Meet Pixel Buds 2a, dated Aug 20, 2025.

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

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Tech specs page shows $129 and a Buy button on 2026-10-06.

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.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.

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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.

$1291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026$129 on the US Google Store. Matches the launch blog.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Pre-order a pair today for $129.

$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.

€14914Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog, Aug 20, 2025: pre-order for 149 EUR including VAT.

€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, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Google Store purchase block.14Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog names the Google Store and retail partners. The DE Google Store tech specs page shows 149 EUR and a buy button on 2026-10-06.

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

Iris, Hazel, Fog, Berry1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Colors: Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Google Pixel Buds 2a specifications: Hazel, Iris, Fog, Berry.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Launch colours Iris and Hazel. Fog and Berry were added in 2026.16Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10aRead 6 October 2026Feb 18, 2026: launching Pixel Buds 2a in two new colors, Berry and Fog.

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.

In-ear17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Sealing eartips in the ear canal. The review discusses seal and isolation with the nozzle in the ear canal.

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.

Stemless17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Round body with a circular touch plate on the back and no protrusions. No stem.

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 bud7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026All gestures can be performed with either earbud for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes.

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

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.

Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

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.

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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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

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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.

52Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Customize the levels of bass, treble, and more with the 5-band equalizer.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Article applies to Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Sliders adjust 5 different frequency bands.

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.

Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Presets: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity. Last saved is a user setting and is not stored.

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.

Spatial Audio2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Spatial audio for Pixel Buds 2a and Spatial audio with head tracking only for Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Static Spatial Audio checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Only stereo Spatial Audio (Spatial Audio without head tracking) is available for Pixel Buds 2a.

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.

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists head tracking only for Pixel Buds Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Spatial Audio with Head Tracking shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Head tracking is compatible with Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5.

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.

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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.

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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 pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio: Transparency mode.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Noise Cancellation, Transparency and Off modes on Pixel Buds 2a.

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.

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Adaptive Audio for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Adaptive Audio shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Adaptive mode is Pixel Buds Pro 2 only.

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Conversation detection

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Conversation detection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Conversation Detection is Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is a physical cover, not a selectable processing mode.

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Measured

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

Bass and low mids slightly overemphasized. The range from 1 to 5 kHz is underemphasized, with peaks at 7 and 10.3 kHz.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys objective measurement with the default response. ANC off changes the response below 400 Hz and between 5 and 8 kHz.

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

The windscreen over the microphone holes handles wind reasonably, but some incidental noise gets through.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys lab microphone samples, windy condition commentary.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.77

Source17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test, ANC on: 6 h 46 min, stored as 6.77 h. Added in the Nov 20, 2025 update.

BRazer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed

Hours (h)
15.47

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.

6.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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.

41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: two microphones. Stored as 4 for the pair.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: 2 microphones.

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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

AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Clear Calling blocks background noise. The launch blog credits wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI for clear call quality.

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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.

Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: Bluetooth Super Wideband.

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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.

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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

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Processor, each earbud: Google Tensor A1.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

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

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Connectivity, each earbud: Bluetooth 5.4.

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

SBC, AAC17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC. Reviewer could not confirm LC3 in Google documentation.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Multipoint Connectivity lets you maintain connections to two devices at the same time.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Multipoint connectivity with device switching checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Use Multipoint and audio switch on Google Pixel Buds 2a and Pro. Multipoint is off by default.

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

22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: two devices at the same time.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Maintain connections to 2 devices at the same time.

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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.

821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current non-Gen1 pairing section states up to 8 retained pairings, replacing the oldest thereafter. Do not confuse remembered pairings with two concurrent Multipoint sources.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Seamless Audio Switching moves you between devices based on what you are doing.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Audio switch moves between Fast Paired Android devices with Google Play Services and Android 8+ on the same Google account.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Connect and set up your Pixel Buds 2a with your Android phone using Fast Pair.

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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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

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Low-latency gaming mode shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

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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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact 2a Multipoint section explicitly includes Android and iOS phones and gives phone/video calls priority over music.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Android and other-device Bluetooth setup. Exact 2a Multipoint section confirms two active sources. iOS source eligibility and calls are corroborated by the separate Multipoint article.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Feature	Needs
Bluetooth Super Wideband	Pixel 8 or newer phone
Clear Calling	Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold
Gemini-powered features	Gemini mobile app on a compatible phone
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Case battery replacement	Google documents out-of-warranty self-repair using official parts supplied through iFixit and its case battery replacement manual. Requires a Torx T5 screwdriver.
Multipoint	Enable Multipoint in the Pixel Buds app after pairing both source devices. Supports two concurrent Bluetooth sources, including Android and iOS phones, tablets and laptops.
Audio switch	Android 8+ with Google Play Services and the same Google Account, connected through Fast Pair.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Full access to features requires Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Footnotes: Super Wideband requires Pixel 8 or new phone. Clear Calling is available on Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold. Gemini-powered features require the Gemini mobile app on your compatible phone.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint must be enabled in Pixel Buds app. Audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and the same account.18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Official parts and original Google case battery repair instructions are linked for out-of-warranty self-repair.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Use Google-authorized battery module and Torx T5 screwdriver. Case-only procedure and post-replacement USB-C functional check.

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.

77mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Earbud models G3UGY and G76LT, battery model ID 1254S5: capacity 77 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated.

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	7
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	Yes	27

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Battery: ANC off up to 10 h earbuds and 27 h with case. ANC on up to 7 h earbuds and 20 h with case.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Battery table: with case 27 h ANC off and 20 h ANC on. Without case 10 h ANC off and 7 h ANC on. Music playback at 50% volume with pre-production hardware.

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.

10h=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.

7h=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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

27h=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.

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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 pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 20265-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with ANC on.

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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 pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Earbuds-only listening time after a 5-minute charge in the case, ANC on.

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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.

399mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Case model GNN2Z, battery model ID GD6RL: capacity 399 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

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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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Exact Pixel Buds 2a support page has a Self-repair section. Out-of-warranty owners obtain official parts through iFixit and follow the linked Google repair manual.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Original Google Pixel Buds 2a battery replacement manual v1.1. Pages 10 and 14-21 describe Torx T5 tools, case screws, battery module removal and replacement. This is case battery replacement, not earbud cell replacement.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Charging case: USB-C charging port.

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

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds 2a do not support wireless charging (available on Pixel Buds Pro 2).4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Wireless Charging shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

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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.

No20Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/google-pixel-buds-2a-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2a review by Brady Snyder, Iris sample. Specs and charging-case discussion explicitly state no case speaker. Find Hub can ring the earbuds, not the case.

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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.

Touch, Voice commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Capacitive touch (tap) sensors for music, calls, and voice assistant controls. Voice commands through Gemini.7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Touch gestures and Hey Google voice commands. No swipe and no head gestures on Pixel Buds 2a.

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.

Voice7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Swipe volume is not available on Pixel Buds 2a. Volume works by saying Hey Google, turn up the volume.

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

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Press & Hold7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Gesture table for Pixel Buds 2a: tap, double tap or triple tap yes, press and hold yes, swipe (volume) no, head gestures no.

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

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Press and hold switches noise control by default and can be set to activate Gemini instead.

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Voice assistant

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Hands-free help from Gemini. Say Hey Google or long-press an earbud.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

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

Capacitive touch (tap) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors table: capacitive touch (tap) sensors and IR proximity sensor per earbud. Case: Hall Effect sensor for case open and close detection.

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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

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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.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Loud Noise Protection for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Loud Noise Protection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

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Health features

Hearing Wellness4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness is available on Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Volume exposure levels and notifications.

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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.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large.

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.

Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer. SoundGuys describes it as a semicircular fin.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Each bud has a semicircular fin that pushes against your outer ear.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Step 2 expressly includes Pixel Buds 2a in Eartip Seal Check support.

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

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

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Pixel Buds mobile app on Android, plus the Pixel Buds web companion 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

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds web companion app on Chrome OS, MacOS, and Windows. The mobile app is Android.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Web companion app supports Pixel Buds 2a on ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma+ and Windows 11+.

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

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Firmware updates install from the mobile app or the web companion app.

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Finding network

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Find Hub can pinpoint the precise location of your earbuds on a map.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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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.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Each earbud 4.7 g with medium eartip. Case 47.6 g is with earbuds, so case_weight_g is left out.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

SZGG3UGY, SZGG76LT, SZGGNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC ID: Left Earbud SZGG3UGY, Right Earbud SZGG76LT, Charging Case SZGGNN2Z.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

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

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

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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

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specs1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

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.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1644416912Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds 2a.

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.

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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.

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