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Updated April 11, 2024·
If active noise cancelling is important to you, especially for air travel or to block out noise, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would be the better choice, as the Razer Kraken does not offer this feature. However, the Razer Kraken shines in gaming due to its excellent microphone and very good sound quality for TV and video, which is beneficial if you’re into multiplayer games or use your headphones for watching content. As for comfort and portability, the Jbuds are foldable with a medium carry size, potentially offering greater convenience over the Kraken's larger size. The JLab earbuds also have the advantage of wireless capability with a long battery life, giving you more freedom of movement. If price is a major concern, the Razer Kraken is less expensive and still provides good overall sound quality and comfort, but without some of the premium features like noise cancellation and wireless connectivity. So, if your preference leans towards gaming and you are budget-conscious, the Kraken may suit your needs well. Conversely, if you value noise cancellation for quieter listening environments and prefer the versatility of wireless listening, the JLab model, despite its higher cost, would serve you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.0
7.1
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
4.7
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Razer Kraken are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is somewhat better.
TV and Video
5.6
7.4
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.2
5.5
The Razer Kraken and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers JLab Jbuds Lux ANC to be good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Razer Kraken both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 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 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Rob Dwiar | March 2019
"Generally the Kraken is a very comfortable headset and there’s nothing that really identifies it as anything else. All in, the Kraken performed exactly as I’d expect a premium, designated gaming headset to perform: performing well in game audio, though not quite with the same quality of those headsets further up the price scale."
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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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