Sony MDR-3R vs Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma
Sony MDR-3R vs Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma — full specifications compared side by side. Both launched in 2026. Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma is the lighter accessory — 27 g against 38 g.
Sony MDR-3R: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.
Which is better?
- Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma is the lighter accessory — 27 g against 38 g.
Category scores
| Category | Sony MDR-3R | Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Build | 4.2 | — |
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Reasons to consider
Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma
- Lighter body (27 g vs 38 g)
Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Sony MDR-3R | Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Body & build | ||
| Weight | 38 g | 27 g |
| Materials | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Silver with blue and orange ear pads | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C (USB Audio Class 1.0); built-in microphone and in-line remote | USB Type-C wired connection with 90-degree angled plug (zero-latency digital audio; no Bluetooth) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | — | Ambient light |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Sound · Features | 23mm dynamic driver units re-engineered from the original MDR-3 blueprints (neodymium magnets); tuning close to the original signature with subtle modern refinements (Sony) | 11mm dynamic driver + 6mm tweeter per earbud; frequency response 20Hz - 28kHz; impedance 32 ohms; sensitivity 106 dBSPL; max input power 10mW; feed-forward active noise cancellation; THX Surround Sound 7.1 on PC via Razer Synapse 4; four EQ presets plus one customisable profile |
| Misc · Price | $59.99 (US) | $79.99 (US) |