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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and comfort during prolonged use, the AKG K361 would be a better choice due to their very good overall sound and good comfort. They're also better suited for use during exercise and feature a detachable cable, which could be convenient. However, if you're looking for headphones with a better microphone for calls and gaming or enjoy virtual surround sound for a more immersive experience, the Razer Kraken V3 would be the go-to, but keep in mind they are slightly heavier. Neither option supports wireless connectivity, so consider how important that feature is for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K361
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the AKG K361 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.2
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and AKG K361 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken V3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
7.0
The AKG K361 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the AKG K361 is somewhat better.
Cost
$99
$70
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The AKG K361 has a price of $99 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.3
The AKG K361 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
4.7
The AKG K361 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The AKG K361 and Razer Kraken V3 are both only fair for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K361 and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K361 and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K361 | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2018 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 219 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
AKG K361
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Alex Rowe | November 2019
"The K361 retains much of what makes the K371 such a winner, though it has a leaner sound, and the build changes made to trim the price down are immediately apparent. Still, it’s another excellent offering from AKG, and other companies in this fight should either be very worried or quickly designing updates to their old models."
Razer Kraken V3
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Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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