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Updated April 10, 2024·
Over-Ear headphones with different strengths. If you prioritize versatility with both wireless and wired options, a detachable cable, and a boom mic for clearer calls, JLab JBuds Work Wireless is a solid choice. They are also suited for long periods of use with their very good comfort and excellent build quality, and they come in handy for office use with a long battery life. However, for a more immersive gaming experience, the Razer Kraken V3 with virtual surround sound and a durable build would be ideal, though they lack wireless functionality and an app equalizer for sound customization. Both offer good sound quality but the JLab's boom mic and portability for air travel may edge out for professionals on the move, while the Razer's gaming-focused features cater to gamers seeking an immersive audio experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
Key differences
Gaming
8.8
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Phone Calls
7.3
5.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.9
7.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.3
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Kraken V3 to be good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Cost
$79
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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 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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