Hammer KO review: Pair of basic wireless earbuds with hooks for secure fit
The Hammer KO is a pair of
entry-level true wireless stereo earbuds manufactured by home-grown technology
startup Hammer. These basic wireless earbuds come with a hook-based design for
a secure fit – that seems to set it apart from peers in the budget segment.
Except for hooks, however, there is nothing novel about these earbuds. They
have Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity, microphones for voice calls, touch
controls and IPX4 water resistance rating.
So far as
design is concerned, these earbuds are not ergonomically sound, thanks to their
hook-based build. But they sure are lightweight. The earbuds are made mostly of
plastic, with matte texture on the outer side, and rubber hooks. The ear hooks
do make them comfortable to wear, but the Hammer KO lacks snug fit, despite
being an in-ear earphones. This hampers the earbuds’ passive noise isolation
capability. They do not come off the ears easily, thanks to the hooks, but you
need to constantly adjust them for optimal fit. On the positive side, the
earbuds’ ear tips are soft and do not cause any unnecessary discomfort, even
when used for extended hours. The earbuds come in a rather big
storage-cum-charging case, which is not best for carrying around in hand or
jeans pockets. Moreover, the case has an aged microUSB port for charging. Read More
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