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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for detailed and high-fidelity sound, especially for music, the 7hz Timeless might be worth the investment due to their planar magnetic drivers which usually offer superior sound quality. However, if you're on a budget and need a versatile headset with a microphone for gaming and casual use, the Razer Kraken is a reliable choice. The Kraken also offers a built-in microphone which the Timeless lacks, making it more suitable for interactive activities like gaming or video calls. Keep in mind, though, that the build and sound quality of the 7hz Timeless are generally higher, reflecting its price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.1
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Gaming
6.6
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.5
The Razer Kraken and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Cost
$185
$50
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$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.4
The 7hz Timeless and Razer Kraken are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The 7hz Timeless and Razer Kraken both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Razer Kraken
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PC Gamer
Rob Dwiar | March 2019
"Generally the Kraken is a very comfortable headset and there’s nothing that really identifies it as anything else. All in, the Kraken performed exactly as I’d expect a premium, designated gaming headset to perform: performing well in game audio, though not quite with the same quality of those headsets further up the price scale."
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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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