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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're seeking top-notch sound isolation and richer audio quality for gaming, the Razer Kraken headphones are your best bet, but their higher price reflects this premium experience, and they aren't ideal for outdoor use due to the lack of water resistance. On the other hand, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, while more affordable, offer open-ear listening which allows you to remain aware of your surroundings, making them suitable for outdoor activities. Still, they might not provide the same immersive audio quality and can be less comfortable for long sessions compared to the cushioning of over-ear designs like the Kraken. 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.1
4.8
The Razer Kraken is good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
8.3
4.9
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
5.5
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
7.4
5.1
The Razer Kraken is good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$36
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Razer Kraken has a price of $50 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Razer Kraken and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | June 1, 2022 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | Unknown | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 4 | |
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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."
Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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Stozz Audio
Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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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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