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Updated April 11, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you mainly focus on gaming or TV and video, the original Razer Kraken would be a good choice, as it has excellent mic quality and very good ratings for gaming and TV. However, if you are looking for the latest technology with virtual surround sound and don't mind spending a bit more, the Razer Kraken V3 could enhance your experience. Both have a similar comfort level and overall sound quality, but neither is particularly great for outdoor use or exercise due to their size and lack of sweat or dust resistance. Neither option is wireless, so if that's a dealbreaker, you may want to consider other models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Razer Kraken.
Key differences
Gaming
8.3
7.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken V3 are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.
Cost
$50
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and Razer Kraken are both good for music.
Phone Calls
5.5
5.0
The Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.7
The Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.4
7.0
The Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Razer Kraken V3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
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 | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 322 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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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