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Series

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.

Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

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

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.

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

GTIN / EAN

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.

5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

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

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.

26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

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

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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.

$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.

$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

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.

€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.

€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

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

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.

US, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

Segment

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.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

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

In-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

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

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

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless buds

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

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RGB lighting

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.

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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.

ARazer 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.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

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

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

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

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 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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

Impedance

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.

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

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.

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Sensitivity reference

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

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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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Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

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

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.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

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

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.

Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

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.

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.

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

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

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.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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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41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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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311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC modes.

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

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Conversation detection

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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.

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Measured

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

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.

Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

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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1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

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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-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

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 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.

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

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

15.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.53h=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 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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth

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.

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

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.

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec 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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No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

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

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122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

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

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Fast pairing

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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

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.

Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

Receiver connector

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

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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No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

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.

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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

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

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

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

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

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

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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

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.

40h=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.

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.

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

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15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

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.

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3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

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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700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

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-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.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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

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Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

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

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.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

Gestures

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.

Single press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Remappable controls

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Voice assistant

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

Sensors

Not available

In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

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

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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.

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.

Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

Ear tip materials

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.

Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

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

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.

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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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.

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

App platforms

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.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

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Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

Finding network

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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.

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.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

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.

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.

48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

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

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ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Cables included

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.3	1

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

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

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

Spec sheet

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.

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

Manual

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.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

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.

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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