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Updated April 10, 2024·

If superior sound quality and active noise cancelling are your top priorities, and you need headphones that can handle music listening, TV, and air travel well, the Focal Bathys would be a better choice, despite their higher price. They also have a longer battery life, wireless capability, and an app with equalizer settings for a customized audio experience. However, if you're looking for something more affordable and your focus is mainly on gaming, the Razer Kraken V3 might be more suitable. It has a good build quality and a boom microphone, which can be advantageous for in-game communication. Keep in mind, the Kraken V3 lacks wireless connectivity, noise cancellation, and an app for audio customization. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Focal Bathys
  • Very good for music
  • Excellent for gaming
  • Best in class for TV and video
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
  • The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Focal Bathys.

Key differences

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Music

8.0
Bathys
Kraken V3
7.3
The Focal Bathys is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Gaming

9.3
Bathys
Kraken V3
7.3
The Focal Bathys is excellent for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.2
Bathys
Kraken V3
4.7
The Focal Bathys is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.

TV and Video

10.0
Bathys
Kraken V3
7.0
The Focal Bathys is best in class for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Bathys
Kraken V3
6.0
The Focal Bathys is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.

Battery

31.0 Hours
Bathys
Kraken V3
N/A
The Focal Bathys has 31 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.

Cost

$699
Bathys
Kraken V3
$70
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The Focal Bathys has a price of $699 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.

Build Quality

9.0
Bathys
Kraken V3
8.5
The Focal Bathys has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Bathys
Kraken V3
5.0
The Focal Bathys and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.

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How the Focal Bathys and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Focal BathysRazer Kraken V3
Focal BathysRazer Kraken V3

GENERAL

Price
$699
$70
Brand
FocalRazer
Release Date
October 1, 2022June 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/107.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
9.4/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
10/107/10
Exercise Score
6.6/104.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
31 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
1.5 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.1N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/106/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
6.5/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
350 Grams325 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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Soundguys

Christian Thomas | May 2023
"As much as I hesitate to recommend a headphone that sells for $800 USD, if you’re looking for the best sound quality you can find in the ANC space: it’s the Focal Bathys."

Razer Kraken V3

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Soundguys

Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."

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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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