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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly listen to music, the Koss KSC75 are a great value, offering very good overall sound quality. However, they have an open design which doesn't isolate noise well and they're not the best for calls due to poor microphone quality. The Razer Kraken V3 is more expensive, but with very good build quality and a boom mic, it's better suited for gaming and calls. It features a closed design for better noise isolation and also has virtual surround sound, enhancing gaming and movie experiences. Neither are ideal for exercise or travel due to poor portability and noise isolation, with the Koss being less durable and lacking any form of noise cancelling, while the Razer's size and weight may be cumbersome. Choose Koss for casual listening in quiet environments or if price is your main concern, and Razer if you need a versatile headset with a focus on gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.3
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Gaming
6.4
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
4.7
The Koss KSC75 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
7.0
The Koss KSC75 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the Koss KSC75 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Cost
$20
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $100.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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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