Acer Predator Galea 570 vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 91. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Acer Predator Galea 570
- Razer BlackShark V3
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Acer Predator Galea 570 (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 (2025). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Acer Predator Galea 570 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, while the Razer BlackShark V3 answers with Top codec AAC against SBC. The Razer BlackShark V3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- Predator Galea 57020261 yr newer
- BlackShark V32025
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $80
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 68
- 91
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 120 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 310.5 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Acer Predator Galea 570
The Acer Predator Galea 570 is a wireless gaming headset built around a 50mm dynamic driver, offering a 30-hour battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 for stable connectivity. It includes a noise-canceling mic and virtual surround sound to enhance the gaming experience, while its lightweight 310.5g build keeps it comfortable for long sessions. With app support and custom EQ, it provides easy tuning to match personal audio preferences.
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 for reliable wireless connection
- Pro:Lightweight design at 310.5g
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC codec
- Con:No multipoint connection
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
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