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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for high-quality noise cancellation and portable design for activities like commuting, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II would serve you well, although at a higher cost. They also provide a more discreet look for use in professional settings. On the other hand, if you prioritize gaming and want a headset with a built-in microphone for voice chat, the Razer Kraken offers these features at a more budget-friendly price. However, the Kraken's bulkier design may not be as comfortable for long periods of wear or for use outside of a home or gaming environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
6.2
7.4
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$50
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
9.2
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.4
7.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Razer Kraken are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.5
The Razer Kraken and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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 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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