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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality sound for music and a wide soundstage for immersive listening, the AKG K712 Pro could be worth the investment despite being more expensive and requiring a dedicated amplifier for best performance. However, for gaming and calls, the Razer Kraken V3 would be more suitable with its boom microphone and good build quality, at a typically much lower cost. Keep in mind, the AKG is open-backed which means less noise isolation, whereas the Razer is closed-back, offering better noise isolation and suitability for a wider range of environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken V3
- The Razer Kraken V3 has no clear advantages over the AKG K712 Pro.
Key differences
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
4.7
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken V3 is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.0
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken V3 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Razer Kraken V3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Cost
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The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $270 and the Razer Kraken V3 costs $80.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.3
The AKG K712 Pro and Razer Kraken V3 are both good for music.
Gaming
7.0
7.3
The Razer Kraken V3 and AKG K712 Pro are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Razer Kraken V3 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Razer Kraken V3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Razer Kraken V3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | June 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 325 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
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."
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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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