Razer targets handheld players with wired noise-canceling Hammerhead V3 Chroma earbuds

Razer has introduced the Hammerhead V3 Chroma, a set of wired USB-C earbuds tailored for portable gaming consoles, smartphones, and PCs. Available now for $79.99, £79.99, or €89.99, the earbuds will also arrive in Japan this December for ¥14,280. A successor to the decade-old Hammerhead V2 line, the new model replaces wireless connectivity with a physical plug-and-play cord to bypass battery constraints, latency issues, and audio compression. [1][2][3][4]

The design incorporates a 90-degree USB-C connector intended to rest flush against devices, keeping the cable clear while players hold consoles or phones horizontally. Audio is delivered via an 11mm dynamic driver alongside a 6mm tweeter in each bud, complemented by feed-forward active noise cancellation. The IPX4 splash-resistant hardware also features an in-line remote for calls, audio presets, and volume adjustments. [2][3]

For personal styling and desktop functionality, the housings include customizable Chroma RGB lighting with 16.8 million colors. Desktop users can also activate THX 7.1 surround sound through Razer Synapse software, though the wired design means the earbuds draw all required operating power directly from the connected host device. [2][3][4]