Gaming
Armaggeddon Orion 7
61Average
$77
Full review dataArmaggeddon Orion 7 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.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 - Outstanding overall at around $125.
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.
- Armaggeddon Orion 7
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
61
91
Sound
6.2
9.2
Battery
7.7
8.6
Calls
-
8.8
Value
7.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$77
$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?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2025. The Armaggeddon Orion 7 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. The Razer BlackShark V3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- Orion 72025
- BlackShark V32025
What differsOrion 7BlackShark V3
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Orion 7BlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $77
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 91
- Released
- 2025
- 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
- 106 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 40 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 150 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 258 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Armaggeddon Orion 7
The Armaggeddon Orion 7 is a wireless over-ear gaming headset built around 50mm dynamic drivers, offering a long 40-hour battery life and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. It features a single microphone and USB-C charging, but lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint pairing. Designed for budget-conscious gamers, it delivers a straightforward, no-frills wireless experience.
- Pro:Long 40-hour battery life
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for immersive sound
- Pro:Modern Bluetooth 5.4 for stable connection
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing for multiple devices
- Con:No water resistance rating
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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