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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize microphone quality and gaming, the Razer Kraken is superior with a boom mic, while the Shokz OpenMove's integrated mic is less suited for those needs. The Kraken's over-ear form and closed enclosure offer better sound isolation and immersive audio, but can be bulky. Conversely, the OpenMove is more portable and built for activity with its bone conduction technology, optimal for exercise and staying aware of your surroundings. Both lack wireless convenience, but the OpenMove has sweatproof certification, making it a go-to for outdoor use, whereas the Kraken's durability and foldable design cater to indoor and stationary usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
4.8
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
8.3
4.9
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.5
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
5.0
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 322 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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