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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking wireless convenience and active noise canceling for environments like air travel, the JBL Tune 760NC would be a better option, but keep in mind they have a lower battery life and are not ideal for gaming due to latency issues. On the other hand, for gamers, the Razer Kraken V3 with virtual surround and a boom mic offers a more immersive experience and potentially better durability, but they lack wireless capability and active noise cancelling which makes them less versatile for travel and noisy environments. Both have good build and sound quality, yet for calls, meetings, or exercise, neither stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Tune 760NC
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
Good for music
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.3/10
7.3/10
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the JBL Tune 760NC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4/10
7.3/10
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
4.7/10
The JBL Tune 760NC and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JBL Tune 760NC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6/10
7.0/10
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune 760NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
6.0/10
The JBL Tune 760NC is good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.
Battery
40.9 Hours
N/A
The JBL Tune 760NC has 40.9 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
"The JBL 760NC offers quite a solid and moderately-above-average sonic performance for wireless headphones in this price tier. As usual, JBL outperforms more conventional big names like Apple or Beats. Listeners are given a clean, detailed, and mostly neutral sound that, typical to Harman, holds a universal appeal that seems unlikely to offend."
"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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