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Updated April 11, 2024·
If portability and wireless convenience are priorities for you, go for the Marshall Major IV, as they are foldable and come with 80 hours of battery life alongside wireless charging. They excel in air travel due to their active noise canceling feature. However, they may not be the best for sound quality in gaming or TV since they have lower scores in those categories. In contrast, the Razer Kraken V3 is wired with excellent build quality and good gaming and TV scores, thanks to virtual surround support, making them suitable for immersive experiences, but they do not support wireless use and are less portable. Both headphones are similar in mic quality, but the Marshalls are superior for calls. Choose the Marshalls if you value convenience and frequent travel, and the Razers if gaming and home use are your top uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.0
The Marshall Major IV and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$97
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $97 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Kraken V3 to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$97 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | 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 | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | 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 | 5.7/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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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