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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and compatibility with Android devices, the Google Pixel Buds A Series are suitable since they offer a low latency mode for smoother audio playback and have features optimized for Android usage. They also have a higher score for use during exercise, which is beneficial if you plan to be active while wearing them. However, if gaming or making calls is a priority, the Razer Kraken with its superior mic quality might be the better option, though they are wired and less portable. Neither have active noise cancelling, but Razer Krakens are rated higher for noise isolation. The Pixel Buds are lighter and have better portability, but they are less durable compared to the more robust build quality of the Razer Kraken. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.1
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
5.5
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$58
$50
$0
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$40
$60
$80
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Kraken has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.3
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Razer Kraken are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8
7.4
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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