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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and need a headset with a boom mic for clearer in-game communication, the Razer Kraken V3 is more suitable; it’s also foldable with virtual surround sound, enhancing your immersive gaming experience. However, it's not as portable and lacks the convenience of active noise cancelling. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 400S, while more budget-friendly, offers better sound quality for music and is optimal for calls and meetings due to its integrated mic. It’s also more comfortable for extended periods, has a detachable cable for flexibility, and is lighter, making it easier to carry around. Both provide similar battery life and durability, so your decision should hinge on whether your focus is gaming or general audio quality and utility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD 400S.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
Very good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for air travel
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
7.3/10
8.6/10
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
8.2/10
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7/10
7.6/10
The Sennheiser HD 400S is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for TV and video, though the Sennheiser HD 400S is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.3/10
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Cost
$80
$50
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$100
The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $80 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $50.
"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 has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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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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