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Sharkk Claro Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:14 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Sharkk Claro Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharkk Claro
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 70% of headphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 73%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • sharkk-claro
sharkk-claro
Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sharkk Claro

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

7.0

Sound

20%

5.3

Features

10%

7.1

Design

8%

7.4

Connectivity

6%

6.4

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sharkk Claro has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4, newer Bluetooth version than 57.3% of headphones and equal to 4.9% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
14 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 14 hours, lower battery life than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
33 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 33 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 53.4% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
?
Battery capacity
?
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Brand name
Sharkk
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
255 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 255 g, heavier than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Sharkk Claro vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LDAC support
    This pair of headphones supports LDAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.1% of headphones support LDAC.
  • AptX Low Latency
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Low Latency, the average pair of headphones does not. 8% of headphones support aptX Low Latency.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 16 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    14 hours vs 30 hours
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sharkk Claro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Sharkk Claro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sharkk Claro is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 77.8% more expensive
    Sharkk Claro is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£160 vs £90).
    £160 vs £90
  • 17% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (255 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    255 g vs 218 g
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 16 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (14 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    14 hours vs 30 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Ghost Fox
≈ estimated
12/09/2016
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and fit
Verdict
Sharkk Claro is a comfortable, great-sounding pair with solid noise cancelling for the money, though not top-tier.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

ghostfoxtech.wordpress.com
12/09/2016
Hands-on review · Noise-cancelling Bluetooth
Verdict
The Sharkk Claro is a light, clear-sounding pair of noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for mid-range shoppers, though its noise cancelling trails pricier models.
T
testbericht.guru
15/02/2017
Summary of the review
Comparison of Sharkk Lightning Headphones (Reference Claro-Technik)
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sharkk Claro

  • Excellent value for money, often priced significantly lower than premium competitors
  • Clear, full sound quality with strong bass performance for its price point
  • Extremely lightweight design, making them comfortable for extended use
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for a mid-range device
  • Supports Apt-X technology for high-quality Bluetooth audio transmission
  • Foldable design and included carrying case enhance portability
  • Good connectivity options, including Bluetooth 4.0 and 3.5mm wired capability

What customers don't like about Sharkk Claro

  • Ear cup size and shape may not be optimal or comfortable for all users
  • ANC performance is not as effective as high-end luxury models (e.g., Bose)
  • Build materials can feel somewhat plastic or 'cheap' compared to premium brands
  • Tight clamping force (tension) on the head can cause discomfort for some
  • Sound can begin to muddle or lose clarity at very high volume levels
  • Microphone quality for calls has been reported as subpar by some users

Verdict

The Sharkk Claro is a lightweight (255g) over-ear Bluetooth headset featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz with a 110dB/mW sound pressure level. Main characteristics include 14 hours of battery life, a 2-hour charge time, and support for the Apt-X codec to ensure high-quality wireless audio. Pros include its extremely portable foldable design, high sound quality with clear mids and punchy bass, and a comfortable fit provided by protein soft ear cushions. On the downside, the ANC performance does not quite match more expensive high-end models, and the ear cups may not be optimal for all users.

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