{"id":813806,"date":"2026-07-21T06:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/813806\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T06:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T06:32:13","slug":"razers-new-hammerhead-v3-x-gaming-earbuds-come-in-xbox-and-playstation-flavors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/813806\/","title":{"rendered":"Razer&#8217;s new Hammerhead V3 X gaming earbuds come in Xbox and PlayStation flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to portable gaming audio, over-the-ear headsets account for most of the options currently available. With the launch of Razer&#8217;s new Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earbuds for Xbox and PlayStation, it&#8217;s a nice little reminder that there are in-ear options that can still deliver low-latency audio with chat functionality that&#8217;s optimized for consoles and PCs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/112726_2_razer-new-hammerhead-v3-gaming-earbuds-come-in-xbox-and-playstation-flavors.jpg\"   width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" alt=\"The new Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox, image credit: Razer.\" class=\"pointer\"\/>The new Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox, image credit: Razer.<\/p>\n<p>VIEW GALLERY &#8211; 4 IMAGES<\/p>\n<p>And they&#8217;re available in two flavors: the black and green <a href=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/console-earphones\/razer-hammerhead-v3-x-hyperspeed-for-xbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox<\/a> and the white <a href=\"https:\/\/www.razer.com\/console-earphones\/razer-hammerhead-v3-x-hyperspeed-for-playstation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation<\/a>. Outside of the different look, both offer the same hardware and features, with the Xbox variant including support for the Xbox console&#8217;s custom low-latency wireless audio technology.<\/p>\n<p>The low-latency &#8220;gaming-grade&#8221; audio for the Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed earbuds is powered by the company&#8217;s Razer HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4 GHz tech found across its entire range of gaming headsets. As earbuds, they also support Bluetooth 5.3 for portable lifestyle use, including more recent low-latency BT tech for mobile gaming when paired with a smartphone, gaming handheld, or laptop. They also support Razer SmartSwitch Dual Wireless tech for seamless switching between 2.4G and BT modes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/112726_1_razer-new-hammerhead-v3-gaming-earbuds-come-in-xbox-and-playstation-flavors.jpg\"   width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" alt=\"The new Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation, image credit: Razer.\" class=\"pointer\"\/>The new Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation, image credit: Razer.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tt-faq-lead-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tweakbotv1-head.png\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/>Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<p class=\"l2-intro\">TweakBot answers common questions about this news using TweakTown&#8217;s own coverage from this page and related content from our archive. Tap a question to reveal the answer, or type your own below.<\/p>\n<p>Question #1<\/p>\n<p>How do the Hammerhead V3 X earbuds connect to an Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, or mobile device?<\/p>\n<p>They connect wirelessly via Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB dongle) for low-latency gaming, with the Xbox-flavored model including support for Xbox&#8217;s custom low-latency wireless audio technology. For portable devices, handhelds, and laptops they use Bluetooth 5.3, and Razer SmartSwitch Dual Wireless lets the buds switch seamlessly between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth modes. They also support platform-specific spatial audio formats on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.<\/p>\n<p>Answered<\/p>\n<p>Question #2<\/p>\n<p>How long does the battery last per charge and with the charging case for the Hammerhead V3 X?<\/p>\n<p>The Hammerhead V3 X offers 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, with an additional 25 hours available when recharged in the included HyperSpeed Case, for a combined total of 35 hours. Both the Xbox and PlayStation variants share this battery performance.<\/p>\n<p>Answered<\/p>\n<p>Question #3<\/p>\n<p>Which spatial audio formats do the Hammerhead V3 X earbuds support on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC?<\/p>\n<p>They support Windows Sonic on Xbox Series X|S, Tempest 3D Audio on PlayStation 5, and THX Spatial Audio on PC.<\/p>\n<p>Answered<\/p>\n<p>Question #4<\/p>\n<p>Are the Hammerhead V3 X earbuds water-resistant and what level of protection do they offer? Click to reveal answer<\/p>\n<p id=\"tt-faq-ask-hint\">Have a question not listed here? Ask below and TweakBot will answer it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thinking-ai-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tweakbotv1.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"TweakBot\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>TweakBot is analyzing your question\u2026<\/p>\n<p>TweakBot is generating an answer<\/p>\n<p>Was TweakBot helpful?Thanks for the feedback!<\/p>\n<p>As for battery life, both variants come with the HyperSpeed Case so you&#8217;ve got 10 hours of battery life on a single charge, and an additional 25 hours when stored in the case to recharge. Rounding out the design, the Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed earbuds are IPX4-rated water-resistant, feature touch controls, and support spatial audio covering Windows Sonic on Xbox Series X|S, Tempest 3D Audio on PlayStation 5, and THX Spatial Audio on PC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When it comes to portable gaming audio, over-the-ear headsets account for most of the options currently available. 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