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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive gaming and TV watching with a lower price, consider the Razer Kraken V3; they have a good sound and a boom mic that's beneficial for clear communication. However, they're not wireless and don't have active noise cancelling. For a versatile pair of earbuds suitable for music, calls, and noise-sensitive environments like air travel, Sony WF1000XM3 might be a better choice despite the higher cost. They're wireless with excellent noise isolation and an integrated mic, although not ideal for gaming due to latency concerns. Both offer good sound quality for music listening, but the Sonys have added features like app equalization and virtual surround sound, enhancing the listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
7.3
5.6
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.0
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
7.0
5.7
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
8.3
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Razer Kraken V3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music.
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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Razer Kraken V3 | Sony WF1000XM3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | August 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 325 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
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Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."
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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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