Razer’s Hammerhead V3 Chroma earbuds bring active noise cancellation, dual drivers and customizable RGB lighting to a wired USB-C design. They cost $79.99 and target gamers who want wired audio alongside features such as adjustable sound profiles and synchronized lighting.

Unlike the wireless Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed, the Chroma model connects through a cable. That means there’s no need to charge the earbuds, although the connected device supplies power for features including ANC and RGB illumination.

Dual Drivers, Noise Cancellation and PC Surround Sound

The Hammerhead V3 Chroma pairs an 11mm dynamic driver for bass with a separate 6mm tweeter for higher frequencies. Its feed-forward active noise cancellation is designed to help reduce background sounds, whether you’re playing at home or listening during a commute.

On PC, users can enable THX 7.1 Surround Sound through Razer Synapse 4. Razer promises better positional audio for games where locating footsteps and other sound cues matters.

There are also four audio presets: Gaming, Music, Movies and Calls. A customizable EQ profile gives you another way to adjust the sound, so you don’t have to use the same settings for every activity.

Chroma RGB Lighting With 16.8 Million Colors

Each earbud includes Razer Chroma RGB lighting, with support for 16.8 million colors and customizable effects. You can also synchronize the illumination with other compatible Razer peripherals.

Lighting on something that spends much of its time in your ears is an extra flourish. Still, it gives these wired earbuds the same gaming-inspired look Razer brings to its other gear.

A Right-Angled USB-C Plug for Landscape Gaming

The cable’s 90-degree USB-C connector is a practical detail. Rather than extending straight out from the bottom of a phone, the plug stays close to the device.

That positioning should help keep the cable out of your grip when holding a smartphone or handheld gaming console horizontally. It’s a small design choice aimed at making the wired connection less intrusive while you play.

Using a cable also avoids Bluetooth audio latency. And while the earbuds don’t need charging, their ANC and RGB features still draw power from the device they’re plugged into.

In-Line Controls, Microphone and Splash Resistance

An in-line controller handles playback, volume and ANC adjustments. The earbuds also include an omnidirectional microphone for calls and voice chat.

IPX4 splash resistance rounds out the feature set, alongside the wired USB-C connection, sound presets and customizable lighting.

Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma Price and Availability

The Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma is available in the US for $79.99 through Razer’s official store and authorized retailers.

Its arrival follows Razer’s announcement of the Barracuda V2 Pro by a few weeks, adding another product to the company’s gaming audio lineup.