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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer excellent noise isolation and portability, and often use earbuds for exercise or air travel, the JBL Live Beam 3 might suit you better, with great noise isolation and features like sweatproof and dustproof certifications. They also offer wireless convenience with a substantial battery life and a smart charging case with a touch display. However, if budget is a concern, or if you're interested in gaming and TV watching where soundstage is important, the Razer Kraken V3 headphones, which are much less expensive, could be a better choice despite lacking wireless capability. The Kraken's over-ear design may provide a more immersive, albeit less wide, soundstage suitable for gaming and TV, plus it includes virtual surround sound, but won't be as good for calls and meetings or use during exercise due to its design and lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.8
7.3
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
4.7
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.
Battery
12.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$216
$70
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.0
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Beam 3 | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$216 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2024 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 12 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.8 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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