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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and a wide soundstage for a more immersive experience, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would suit you better, despite being pricier. They are open-back headphones, which means they don't isolate noise well and are not ideal for noisy environments or recording settings due to microphone quality. On the other hand, if you're looking for a headset for gaming or calls with good mic quality, and want to save money, the Razer Kraken V3 may be preferable. The Kraken V3 also features virtual surround sound, enhancing the gaming experience, though it may not match the Philips in terms of pure sound quality for music. Neither are suited for exercise, as they're not sweatproof, and both are large and not very portable. 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 V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Philips Fidelio X2HR.
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
7.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$140
$70
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.0
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.0
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for phone calls.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 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 | 325 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."
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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 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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