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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value portability and the ability to use earbuds without being tethered by a wire, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ have wireless functionality that the Razer Kraken lacks. On the other hand, if microphone quality is crucial for your use, the Razer Kraken has a higher mic quality. The Beoplay EQ offers active noise cancelling, making them more suited for travel and noisy environments. Additionally, the Beoplay EQ is better optimized for music and also features sweat resistance for use during exercise. For gaming and TV, the Kraken's lower latency is advantageous. Keep in mind that Beoplay EQ is significantly pricier, so if budget is a concern, the Kraken offers good sound quality at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.2
5.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
4.7
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$176
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
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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 Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
8.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Razer Kraken are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.4
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ to be good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Razer Kraken both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | 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 | 7.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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