Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
PowerA vs Timekettle
What sets them apart
| Compare |  PowerA |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22.99Lower | $119.99 |
| Noise cancelling | No | YesHas it |
| Battery life | 70 hoursHigher | 36 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | US, JP, CN, AU, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, BR | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VN |
| Multi-room | No | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | Not confirmed | IPX4 |
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Key differences
- PowerA scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at PowerA: $22.99 vs $119.99.
- Noise cancelling: only Timekettle.
- Battery life is higher at PowerA: 70 hours vs 36 hours.
- Warranty is higher at PowerA: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Timekettle offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Founded is lower at PowerA: 2009 vs 2016.
- Timekettle is available in 10 more countries.
- Products: only PowerA offers Controller, Gaming headset.
- Products: only Timekettle offers Earbuds.
Our verdict on each
PowerA
PowerA suits console and PC players who want controllers and wireless headsets from one budget brand. Entry pricing of $22.99 and a 2 year warranty make it an easy first stop, though support runs on help centre only and the headset carries no noise cancelling.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | PowerA | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherEntry price of $22.99 ranks 11 of 47 brands, with a cost score of 9.7. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.0Offer score 9, backed by wireless yes and 70 battery hours on the listed headset from a controller and gaming headset range. | 9.2HigherNoise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | 9.4HigherWarranty of 2 years, 5 of 40 on cover, with support limited to help centre. | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
How they place
| Ranking | PowerA | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 8 of 117 | 1 of 117 |
Choosing between them
Pick PowerA if cost, price from, battery life, and warranty matter most.
Pick Timekettle if noise cancelling matter most.
Where these facts come from
PowerA
- powera.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Timekettle
- timekettle.co: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | PowerA | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Controller, Gaming headset | Earbuds |
| Legal entity | ACCO Brands Corporation | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2009Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Chargers and power banks
| Fact | PowerA | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| GaN chargers | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | PowerA | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22.99lowest quarter | $119.99highest quarter | $65.97 |
| Battery life | 70 hoursabove the median | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
PowerA
Pros
- The entry price of $22.99 ranks 11 of 47 brands on price from, so the cheapest way into the range is genuinely inexpensive.
- A 2 year warranty places PowerA 5 of 40 brands on cover, ahead of most accessory sellers.
- Battery life of 70 hours on the wireless headset is enough for long sessions, and wireless is yes on that model.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a direct line to a person is not part of what the brand states.
- Noise cancelling is no on the listed headset, which rules it out for anyone wanting a quiet listen on travel or in a shared room.
- Charging for Xbox Series XS is no on Gan, narrowing the choice for anyone after a compact high-output charger.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
PowerA
Who it suits
- Console and PC players who want a controller and a headset from the same brand, since pc, playstation and xbox covers the full set.
- Buyers working to a budget, with entry pricing of $22.99 and warranty cover of 2 years.
- Anyone who plays for long stretches untethered, since the listed wireless headset runs 70 hours between charges.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers building out a full desk: HyperX covers gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, so mice and keyboards come from the same brand.
- Buyers who want audio plus peripherals: CORSAIR's range of gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse mixes gaming mice and keyboards with headsets.
- Headset specialists: Skullcandy's gaming line is gaming headset, so it suits people who do not need a controller.
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Country by country
| Country | PowerA | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| China | Yes | No |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Liechtenstein | No | Yes |
| Luxembourg | No | Yes |
8 of 22 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
PowerA
How much does PowerA gear cost to get into?+
The cheapest item listed sits at $22.99, and that figure comes from the controller range rather than the headsets. Across the brands compared on price from, PowerA ranks 11 of 47. Headset pricing sits higher, so allow more if audio is the goal.
How long is the PowerA warranty?+
Warranty cover runs 2 years on the gear listed, and PowerA places 5 of 40 brands on that measure. That length covers the usual controller and headset failures and is a stronger commitment than most accessory sellers offer.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.