Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats leads on the aggregated score (8.1 vs 8.0), a razor-thin margin of 0.1 points. Every score here is a weighted meta-analysis of independent reviews, we don't sell or test either cleat, so the ranking follows the evidence. At this margin they're effectively tied; the specifics below matter more than the headline number.
Where each pulls ahead
Across the characteristics reviewers scored for both, Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats rates higher on durability, New Balance Rev IQ takes fit, comfort and weight and they're level on traction, support, value and lockdown. Read the full per-characteristic bars and the evidence quotes on each cleat's page: Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats · New Balance Rev IQ.
Weight and price
Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats is the lighter cleat (312 g vs 372 g), a 60 g difference you can feel on the sprint and Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats carries the lower RRP ($110 vs $129).
Which should you buy?
On the aggregated evidence these two are close, so let fit, surface and price break the tie. Either way, open the full review to see every source before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats or the New Balance Rev IQ better?
Under Armour Highlight Hammer MC Football Cleats has the higher Cleats Hub Score (8.1 vs 8.0), aggregated from independent reviews. The margin is small, so fit and price should decide it.
How are these two cleats scored?
Each gets one Cleats Hub Score, a weighted blend of independent expert and owner reviews normalised to 0–10. We don't sell or physically test either cleat; every source is shown on the individual review pages.
