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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're often on the move and prefer wireless convenience with active noise cancelling to reduce ambient noise during air travel or in noisy environments, the JBL Live 670NC would be a better choice. These also have a built-in microphone suitable for calls and meetings. However, for gaming and TV watching, the Razer Kraken V3 with its virtual surround feature and lower latency would be a better fit, despite being wired. It's more durable as well, but lacks noise cancelling and wireless capability. If budget is a concern, the Razer Kraken V3 tends to be somewhat less expensive than the JBL Live 670NC. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Phone Calls
7.4
5.0
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.6
4.7
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 670NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.7
6.0
The JBL Live 670NC and Razer Kraken V3 are both only fair for noise reduction, though the JBL Live 670NC is somewhat better.
Battery
65.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
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Cost
$100
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JBL Live 670NC has a price of $100 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $100.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and JBL Live 670NC both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live 670NC and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 670NC | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 65 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 217 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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 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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