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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and wireless convenience for calls, on-the-go music, and exercises with sweatproof features, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick may be more appealing, especially with its stem design and app equalizer to personalize sound. However, its open enclosure means less noise isolation, less suitability for air travel, and potentially more disturbance to others around you. The Razer Kraken V3, being wired over-ear headphones, provides better sound isolation and may be more comfortable for long sessions, with virtual surround sound enhancing gaming and TV watching experiences but they’re not portable and lack wireless functionality. Both options have similar mic quality, but the Ear Stick has added benefits for Android and Apple optimization as well as ear detection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.1
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.
Gaming
8.1
7.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Phone Calls
8.6
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.5
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery.
Cost
$99
$70
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has a price of $99 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 22 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Shopping
"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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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