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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Razer Kraken headset might be your choice if you're looking for affordability and a gaming-focused option with a built-in microphone and enhanced bass, which is great for in-game sound effects. However, if you prioritize high-quality audio for music, noise-canceling features, and portability, then the Sony WF1000XM3 earbuds could be worth the extra investment. The Sony earbuds offer superior noise cancellation technology, making them ideal for commuting or traveling, whereas the Razer Kraken, while lacking this feature, provides a more immersive gaming experience with less budget impact. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for air travel
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Gaming

8.3
Kraken
WF1000XM3
5.6
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.5
Kraken
WF1000XM3
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.7
Kraken
WF1000XM3
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.

TV and Video

7.4
Kraken
WF1000XM3
5.7
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.5
Kraken
WF1000XM3
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.

Battery

N/A
Kraken
WF1000XM3
6.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.

Cost

$50
Kraken
WF1000XM3
$180
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$250

The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.

Build Quality

8.5
Kraken
WF1000XM3
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.1
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WF1000XM3
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Razer Kraken are both good for music.

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How the Razer Kraken and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer KrakenSony WF1000XM3
Razer KrakenSony WF1000XM3

GENERAL

Price
$50
$180
Brand
RazerSony
Release Date
March 1, 2019August 1, 2019
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/107.6/10
Phone Calls Score
5.5/108.2/10
Gaming Score
8.4/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
7.4/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.2/106/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A6 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A3.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5
Case Battery Life
N/A24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6.5/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
9/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7/107.9/10
Size
N/ALarge
Weight (headset or single earbud)
322 Grams9 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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."

Sony WF1000XM3

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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