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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Razer Kraken is a slightly more affordable option known for its gaming suitability, with a boom microphone, comfortable over-ear design, and solid build quality. In contrast, the Soundcore Space One is slightly more expensive, but it comes with active noise cancellation (ANC) which is better for noisy environments and offers multi-device pairing. If gaming is your priority and you're looking to save money, go for the Razer Kraken. However, if you prefer headphones that can reduce ambient noise and allow for seamless switching between devices, the Soundcore Space One might be the better option for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and Razer Kraken are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.3
4.8
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
5.5
4.2
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.4
5.3
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
8.0
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken is only fair.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
4.7
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Razer Kraken and Soundcore Space One both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 322 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 Space One
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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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