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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you need portability and are frequently on the move, the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) are lightweight, have a very compact charging case, and offer excellent battery life, making them convenient for travel and exercise. They also support wireless charging, which adds to their convenience, and are optimized for Apple devices, giving you a more seamless experience if you use Apple products. However, their sound isolation is poor, which might be an issue in noisy environments, and they may not be the best choice for immersive music listening or gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Kraken V3 headphones are more suitable for gaming and watching TV due to their impressive build quality, comfort, and good sound with virtual surround capabilities. They have a boom mic that provides better voice quality for calls and gaming comms, but they aren't as portable as the AirPods, lack wireless capabilities, and their over-ear design may not be suitable for exercise or travel. Choose the Razer Kraken V3 if a gaming focus and better sound isolation are priorities and you don't mind a wired connection and less portability. 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 V3
  • Good for music
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Music

5.8
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.

Gaming

4.8
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.

Phone Calls

6.9
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
5.0
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.1
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
4.7
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.

TV and Video

5.4
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.

Battery

4.0 Hours
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
N/A
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.

Cost

$89
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
$70
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The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.

Build Quality

7.6
Airpods (2nd generation)
Kraken V3
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple Airpods (2nd generation)Razer Kraken V3
Apple Airpods (2nd generation)Razer Kraken V3

GENERAL

Price
$89
$70
Brand
AppleRazer
Release Date
March 1, 2019June 1, 2021
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
5.9/107.3/10
Phone Calls Score
7/105.1/10
Gaming Score
4.9/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.5/107/10
Exercise Score
5.8/104.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
4 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
0.5 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5N/A
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
NoN/A
iOS App
NoN/A
Mic Quality
6.5/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
7.6/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.6/107/10
Size
SmallN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4 Grams325 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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Soundguys

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 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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