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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a wireless experience with the convenience of app controls, the Sennheiser HD 250BT would suit you better, especially as they support low-latency codecs, making them suitable for video content and gaming. On the other hand, if you prefer a wired connection for consistent audio quality without worrying about battery life, and need a boom mic which generally offers better communication clarity, the Razer Kraken V3 could be a good fit. The Sennheiser headphones may offer a bit more in terms of portability as they can be folded, and their sound quality is noted to be very good across a range of uses. However, for immersive gaming sessions, the Razer's virtual surround capabilities and enhanced durability might be more appealing despite their lack of wireless convenience and app features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.3
6.5
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
7.3
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
8.1
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.0
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Battery
N/A
25.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$113
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $80 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $113.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Kraken V3 | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $113 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 325 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Sennheiser HD 250BT
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Pete Scholßnagel | 2020
"As a lightweight, robust audio provider with a long battery life, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a lot for their price: very good Bluetooth codecs, an app connection and an extremely understated design. These headphones may not be among the most comfortable, but they deliver adequate sound – without overdriving or distortion."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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