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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple AirPods (2nd generation) are wireless in-ear earbuds known for their convenience and integration with Apple devices, making them great for on-the-go use, especially if you have an iPhone. They offer easy pairing, decent sound quality, and a compact charging case. However, they might not offer a secure fit for all ear types and have limited battery life per charge. On the other hand, the Razer Kraken is a wired over-ear headphone that typically provides better sound isolation and bass response, which might be preferred for gaming and immersive audio experiences. They are also known for offering comfort during long use sessions, which could be beneficial if you plan to use them for extended periods. The built-in microphone and lower latency of the Kraken are advantageous for online gaming and video calls. Choosing between the two depends on your priorities: for a portable and seamless experience with Apple devices, AirPods are better, while for gaming, longer wear, and tighter budgets, the Kraken may be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.1
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.5
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.7
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
7.4
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$89
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Razer Kraken has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Rob Dwiar | March 2019
"Generally the Kraken is a very comfortable headset and there’s nothing that really identifies it as anything else. All in, the Kraken performed exactly as I’d expect a premium, designated gaming headset to perform: performing well in game audio, though not quite with the same quality of those headsets further up the price scale."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
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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