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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

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Gaming

8.8
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Phone Calls

7.3
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
5.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
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
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
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
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.

Battery

60.0 Hours
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.

Cost

$79
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
$70
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$50

$60

$70

$80

$90

$100

The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.

Build Quality

9.0
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
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

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Music

6.8
JBuds Work Wireless
Kraken V3
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.

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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JLab JBuds Work WirelessRazer Kraken V3
JLab JBuds Work WirelessRazer Kraken V3

GENERAL

Price
$79
$70
Brand
JLabRazer
Release Date
October 1, 2021June 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
6.9/107.3/10
Phone Calls Score
7.3/105.1/10
Gaming Score
8.9/107.4/10
TV and Video Score
8/107/10
Exercise Score
6.3/104.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
60 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
3 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/106/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
NoN/A
iOS App
NoN/A
Mic Quality
9/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
158 Grams325 Grams
Microphone style
BoomBoom
Waterproof Rating
00

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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."

Razer Kraken V3

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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 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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