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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch noise isolation, comfort for long listening sessions, and wireless convenience with active noise cancelling for travel, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones might be worth the investment despite their higher cost. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly choice with a very good microphone for gaming, and don't mind having a wired connection, Razer Kraken could be a more suitable option. Keep in mind that the Bose has better sound quality and comfort which may be preferable for extended use and varied environments, whereas the Razer is best for gaming and activities that benefit from its excellent mic quality without the need for wireless functionality or active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- The Razer Kraken has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Gaming
9.3
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Razer Kraken is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
29.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$429
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.5
The Razer Kraken and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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SoundGuys
Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
Razer Kraken
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PC Gamer
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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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