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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're on a tighter budget and primarily game, the Razer Kraken V3 with its built-in virtual surround and boom mic might be your choice. In contrast, the Rode NTH-100, while a bit pricier, has superior build quality and comfort, better suited for prolonged use and versatile listening, including music and TV. Neither are wireless, but the Rode has a detachable cable, potentially making it more durable. Neither is optimized for exercise or travel, and both lack noise cancelling, so they might not be ideal if you're seeking isolation from your environment. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
  • Good for gaming
Advantages of the Rode NTH-100
  • Very good for music
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.3
Kraken V3
NTH-100
8.2
The Rode NTH-100 is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Gaming

7.3
Kraken V3
NTH-100
6.5
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Rode NTH-100 is only fair.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.7
Kraken V3
NTH-100
7.6
The Rode NTH-100 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.

TV and Video

7.0
Kraken V3
NTH-100
7.7
The Rode NTH-100 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the Rode NTH-100 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Kraken V3
NTH-100
5.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Rode NTH-100 is poor.

Cost

$70
Kraken V3
NTH-100
$149
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The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $70 and the Rode NTH-100 costs $149.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.0
Kraken V3
NTH-100
4.8
The Razer Kraken V3 and Rode NTH-100 are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

8.5
Kraken V3
NTH-100
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and Rode NTH-100 both have very good build quality.

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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Rode NTH-100 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer Kraken V3Rode NTH-100
Razer Kraken V3Rode NTH-100

GENERAL

Price
$70
$149
Brand
RazerRode
Release Date
June 1, 2021March 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.3/108.2/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/104.8/10
Gaming Score
7.4/106.6/10
TV and Video Score
7/107.8/10
Exercise Score
4.1/104.2/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6/105.3/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
325 Grams349.2 Grams
Microphone style
BoomN/A
Waterproof Rating
00

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Razer Kraken V3

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Soundguys

Sam Smart | November 2022
"This Razer Kraken V3 is a great headset for gamers who want comfort, surround sound, and software customization for a reasonable price. It's primarily a headset for PC gamers since THX Spatial audio is only supported on Windows. If you want something more multifaceted for multiple systems, this won't be an ideal headset for you. Luckily, there are plenty of competent Kraken V3 alternatives available to you."

Rode NTH-100

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PC Gamer

Kizito Katawonga | March 2023
"The NTH-100M is a closed-back headset aimed at professional audiophiles—streamers, podcasters and content creators included—looking for masterful audio and a detachable 'broadcast-grade' microphone."

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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 Rode

Rode is an Australian audio equipment manufacturer. Rode was founded in 1967 as Freedman Electronics, transitioning into its modern brand in 1990, and it’s mainly known for their high-end microphones and audio production equipment. In 2022 they entered into the headphone market with their NTH-100 closed back headphone which was received with very good reviews from the community.

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