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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you primarily listen to music and want an immersive experience, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be a better choice due to its superior sound quality and open-back design that offers a more spacious soundstage. However, it has an open enclosure which means less noise isolation and might not be suitable for noisy environments. For gaming purposes and calls, the Razer Kraken, with its closed back design and superior microphone quality, could be more appropriate, offering better noise isolation and clearer communication; it also tends to be significantly less expensive. Neither model is well-suited for exercise due to size and weight, and both lack wireless capabilities. The Razer Kraken's lower price makes it a good value option, especially for gamers, while the Fidelio X2HR's build and sound quality justify its higher cost for audiophiles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.1
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Gaming
7.0
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.5
The Razer Kraken and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
7.4
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$148
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $148 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$148 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
Razer Kraken
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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