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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize gaming and want a headset with a higher quality microphone, the Razer Kraken would be a better choice. However, if you value comfort and overall sound quality for music listening, then the Rode NTH-100 would serve you better, albeit at a slightly higher price. Neither headset is suitable for use during exercise, and both are comparable in terms of portability and noise isolation, with the Rode NTH-100 offering a longer cable and detachable design. Neither headset supports wireless connectivity, so they are better suited for stationary use like at a desk or in a studio. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
  • Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
  • Very good for music
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.1
Kraken
NTH-100
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.

Gaming

8.3
Kraken
NTH-100
6.5
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.

Phone Calls

5.5
Kraken
NTH-100
4.8
The Razer Kraken and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.7
Kraken
NTH-100
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.5
Kraken
NTH-100
5.3
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.

Cost

$50
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NTH-100
$149
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The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

7.4
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NTH-100
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.

Build Quality

8.5
Kraken
NTH-100
8.5
The Razer Kraken and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.

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How the Razer Kraken and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer KrakenRode NTH-100
Razer KrakenRode NTH-100

GENERAL

Price
$50
$149
Brand
RazerRode
Release Date
March 1, 2019March 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
5.5/104.8/10
Gaming Score
8.4/106.6/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/107.8/10
Exercise Score
4.2/104.2/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6.5/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Mic Quality
9/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
322 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
BoomN/A
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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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."

Rode NTH-100

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PC Gamer

Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."

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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.

About Rode

Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.

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