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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize top-tier sound quality and advanced features like wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are a premium choice, but the cost is significantly higher. On the other hand, if you're looking for a budget-friendly option that's great for gaming due to lower latency, a comfortable fit for long sessions, and don't mind wired connectivity, the Razer Kraken could be a better fit. Keep in mind though, the PI7 will likely offer a more refined audio experience, but the Kraken holds its own in gaming environments where its built-in microphone and surround sound can enhance your gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
TV and Video
6.8
7.4
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
3.0 Hours
N/A
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$399
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 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 Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
8.3
The Razer Kraken and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.5
The Razer Kraken and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8
4.7
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Razer Kraken are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and Razer Kraken both have very good build quality.
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How the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bowers and Wilkins PI7 | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bowers and Wilkins | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 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 | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.7 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 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 | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sound Guys
Chase Bernath | April 2022
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
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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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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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