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Updated January 10, 2024·
Sure, let's compare the Apple AirPods Pro and the Razer Kraken. If you prioritize portability and are looking for earbuds that are suitable for use during exercise or travel, the Apple AirPods Pro would be a better choice as they are wireless, feature active noise cancelling, and have excellent portability scores. They are also optimized for both Android and Apple devices and support wireless charging. On the other hand, if your focus is on gaming and you prefer headphones that have better mic quality and soundstage, the Razer Kraken would suit you better, but they lack wireless functionality and are not as portable. The Kraken comes at a typically much lower price compared to the typically much more expensive AirPods Pro, so if budget is a key consideration, that might steer you towards the Kraken. Keep in mind, however, that the AirPods Pro score higher in terms of noise isolation, which can be a significant advantage in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent 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
Gaming
5.1
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4
5.5
The Apple Airpods Pro is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
4.7
The Apple Airpods Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.4
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$260
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Apple Airpods Pro has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Kraken to be good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods Pro | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Razer Kraken
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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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