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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a wireless, portable option, the JBL 510BT may be suitable as they're more affordable and have a foldable design making them easy to carry around. However, their sound quality and comfort are considered fair, so they might not be ideal for long listening sessions or for the best sound experience. On the other hand, the Razer Kraken V3 offers better sound quality and is more comfortable, but they're wired, potentially less convenient, and more expensive. The Kraken V3 also features a boom mic which is better for calls and gaming where microphone quality is important. If you're planning to use them primarily for gaming or TV and don't mind the wire, the Razer Kraken V3 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.2
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
4.7
The JBL 510BT and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL 510BT is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.5
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$70
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.0
The JBL 510BT and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL 510BT
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Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
Razer Kraken V3
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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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