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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Kraken is better for gaming thanks to its immersive sound and built-in microphone, suitable for multiplayer interactions. However, it is bulkier and more expensive. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i is more budget-friendly and portable, making it good for casual listening or commuting. The Soundcore's sound may be less immersive compared to the Kraken's, and it might lack gaming-centric features such as low latency. When deciding, consider where and how you'll use them most – for gaming and chatting, the Kraken could be a better choice, while for everyday use without breaking the bank, the P20i may suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.1
6.4
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
8.3
7.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Battery
N/A
9.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$25
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Soundcore P20i costs $25.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.5
5.0
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.7
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore P20i are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.4
7.0
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore P20i are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.5
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore P20i are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 322 Grams | 4.5 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."
Soundcore P20i
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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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