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Updated January 10, 2024·
Opting for the Razer Kraken could be a solid choice if you're looking for a wired over-ear headphone setup optimized for gaming with a good built-in mic and a sturdy build at a lower price point. However, if you value wireless convenience, better portability, and active noise cancellation for diverse environments including travel and exercise, then the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with their stemless design may justify the higher cost. The Buds also offer broader compatibility with lossless codecs and have integrated app support for audio customization, which is something the Kraken lacks. Remember, the Kraken's over-ear design could provide better sound isolation and immersion for home use, while the Buds are more versatile and better for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- The Razer Kraken has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Phone Calls
5.5
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
N/A
4.8 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$188
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The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Razer Kraken are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.4
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Kraken | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 322 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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 Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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