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Updated April 11, 2024·

If gaming and immersive experiences are your priority, the Razer Kraken V3 is the way to go with its good quality sound, a boom mic, and virtual surround sound capabilities, but keep in mind that it might not be as suitable for use during exercise and lacks portability. On the other hand, the Sony MDR-ZX110, being much more affordable, offers decent sound quality and is foldable for better portability, though it falls short in microphone quality and is not optimized for gaming or other immersive experiences. Neither option supports wireless connectivity, so consider this if you prefer the convenience of being cable-free. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony MDR-ZX110
  • The Sony MDR-ZX110 has no clear advantages over the Razer Kraken V3.

Key differences

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Gaming

7.3
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
5.9
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.0
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
3.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken V3 is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
5.3
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is poor.

Cost

$70
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
$10
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The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $70 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 costs $10.

Build Quality

8.5
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.3
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
7.6
The Sony MDR-ZX110 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.7
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
4.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and Sony MDR-ZX110 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

TV and Video

7.0
Kraken V3
MDR-ZX110
6.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Kraken V3 to be good for TV and video, while the Sony MDR-ZX110 is only fair.

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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Sony MDR-ZX110 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer Kraken V3Sony MDR-ZX110
Razer Kraken V3Sony MDR-ZX110

GENERAL

Price
$70
$10
Brand
RazerSony
Release Date
June 1, 2021July 1, 2015
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.3/107.7/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/103/10
Gaming Score
7.4/105.9/10
TV and Video Score
7/107/10
Exercise Score
4.1/103.9/10

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
8.5/106/10
Comfort score
7/105.5/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
325 Grams119.9 Grams
Microphone style
BoomN/A
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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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."

Sony MDR-ZX110

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Audio.org

Audio.org | December 2022
"My opinion about Sony MDR ZX110 is they are the best budget headphones of Sony with top-class sound. Clear vocals, great bass, and balanced sound with low sound distortion. The treble could be sharper, but it's ok. 30 mm neodymium dynamic drivers give clear and precise audio, and an inline remote with a mic give decent call quality. Closed-Back Design also helps to improve sound performance."

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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 Sony

Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.

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