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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're on a budget and primarily use headphones for gaming or TV, the Razer Kraken V3 offers good sound quality and is specially designed for these activities with features like a boom mic and virtual surround. However, if portability and noise isolation are important, particularly for air travel or in noisy environments, then the premium-priced Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds are a better option. They are optimized for high-quality wireless audio and come with active noise canceling, an app equalizer, and good battery life. Keep in mind that the Razer is wired and more suited for stationary use, while the Sony is wireless and thus more versatile. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM5
  • Very good for music
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

7.3
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.

Gaming

7.3
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
5.1
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.

TV and Video

7.0
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
5.4
The Razer Kraken V3 is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for noise reduction, while the Razer Kraken V3 is only fair.

Battery

N/A
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
9.0 Hours
The Razer Kraken V3 does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM5 has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$70
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
$298
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The Razer Kraken V3 has a price of $70 and the Sony WF1000XM5 costs $298.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.0
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and Sony WF1000XM5 are both poor for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

4.7
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
4.9
The Sony WF1000XM5 and Razer Kraken V3 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.

Build Quality

8.5
Kraken V3
WF1000XM5
8.5
The Razer Kraken V3 and Sony WF1000XM5 both have very good build quality.

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How the Razer Kraken V3 and the Sony WF1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Razer Kraken V3Sony WF1000XM5
Razer Kraken V3Sony WF1000XM5

GENERAL

Price
$70
$298
Brand
RazerSony
Release Date
June 1, 2021July 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.3/108.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.1/105/10
Gaming Score
7.4/105.2/10
TV and Video Score
7/105.5/10
Exercise Score
4.1/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A9 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.3
Case Battery Life
N/A18

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
6/108.8/10
Virtual Surround
YesYes
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
7/106.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
N/AMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
325 Grams6 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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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."

Sony WF1000XM5

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Sound Guys

Harley Maranan | July 2023
"The Sony WF-1000XM5 is among the best noise canceling earbuds currently on the market, and they aren’t cheap. These earbuds aren’t the best choice for budget-conscious listeners. But if you prioritize active noise cancelation, sound quality, and extensive software support, the WF-1000XM5 is worth its premium price tag."

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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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