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Updated April 10, 2024·

When choosing between the JBL Live 770NC and the Razer Kraken V3, consider whether wireless connectivity and active noise cancelling are important to you; the JBL offers these features and is suitable for air travel with excellent noise isolation, but comes at a higher cost. If you prefer a wired option and plan to use the headphones primarily for gaming and TV, the Razer Kraken V3, without noise cancellation, may be a more cost-effective choice. The JBL has a built-in microphone and supports AAC codec, which benefits Apple device users, while the Razer with its boom mic may offer clearer communication for gamers. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video

Key differences

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Gaming

5.6
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
4.7
The JBL Live 770NC and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live 770NC is somewhat better.

TV and Video

5.8
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
6.0
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.

Battery

76.0 Hours
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
N/A
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.

Cost

$130
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
$80
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The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.4
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
7.3
The JBL Live 770NC and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
5.0
The JBL Live 770NC and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.0
Live 770NC
Kraken V3
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live 770NC and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live 770NCRazer Kraken V3
JBL Live 770NCRazer Kraken V3

GENERAL

Price
$130
$80
Brand
JBLRazer
Release Date
March 1, 2024June 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.5/107.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
5.6/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/107/10
Exercise Score
6.1/104.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
76 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/106/10
Virtual Surround
YesYes
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
220 Grams325 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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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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