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over-ear headphones and bone conduction headphones, respectively. The Kraken V3, with its closed enclosure and wired connection, offers good overall sound quality and is suitable for gaming and TV with a boom microphone for clear communication but is not designed for use during exercise or travel due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the OpenMove features an open design, is lightweight, wireless, sweatproof, and dustproof, making them suitable for exercise and calls. They provide a safe listening experience by not covering your ears, but they have poorer sound quality and are not optimal for immersive music or gaming experiences. If you prioritize sound quality and gaming, choose the Razer Kraken V3, but for an active lifestyle and outdoor use, the Shokz OpenMove is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for music
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.3
4.8
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.3
4.9
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.0
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$181
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $80 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $181.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Kraken V3 | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $181 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 325 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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