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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability, the KZ ZSN Pro with Mic is significantly less expensive than the Razer Kraken while still offering good overall sound quality and a durable build. It also has a detachable cable, making it easier to replace if it gets damaged. However, if you want higher microphone quality for calls or gaming and don't mind spending more, the Razer Kraken with its over-ear form factor might be more comfortable for extended use. The Kraken does not have a detachable cable or portability features, being larger and heavier, but it provides superior noise isolation and a boom microphone that may better suit your needs if you're using them in a noisy environment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has no clear advantages over the Razer Kraken.
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- The Razer Kraken has no clear advantages over the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic).
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Razer Kraken are both good for music, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Cost
$24
$50
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$20
$30
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The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has a price of $24 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.0
8.3
The Razer Kraken and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.5
The Razer Kraken and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.9
4.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Razer Kraken are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.4
7.4
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Boom | |
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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PC Gamer
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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