Gaming
Alienware AW520H
Not yet scored
$80
Full review dataAlienware AW520H vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Alienware AW520H vs Razer BlackShark V3, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore 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.
- Alienware AW520H
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
-
91
Sound
-
9.2
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$80
$120
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?
Same generation
The Razer BlackShark V3 is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- AW520H2022
- BlackShark V320253 yr newer
Specifications
AW520HBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $80
- $120
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 91
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 337 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Pad material
- fabric
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -40 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
Alienware AW520H
The Alienware AW520H is a wired gaming headset focused on delivering clear in-game audio and communication. Its 40mm drivers aim to provide a broad frequency response for immersive sound, while the fabric ear pads offer comfort during extended sessions. This headset is a straightforward, budget-friendly option for gamers who prefer a reliable wired connection.
- Pro:Large 40mm drivers for a wide sound range
- Pro:Lightweight design at 337g for comfortable wear
- Pro:Fabric ear pads for breathability
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to wired use only
- Con:Basic design without advanced features
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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