Gaming
Asus ROG Kithara
83Outstanding
$300
Full review dataAsus ROG Kithara vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $250.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Asus ROG Kithara
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
83
87
Sound
9.2
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
8.7
8.8
Value
8.4
7.5
Price (USD)
$300
$250
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
Asus ROG Kithara (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025). The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- ROG Kithara20261 yr newer
- BlackShark V3 Pro2025
What differsROG KitharaBlackShark V3 Pro
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
ROG KitharaBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 87
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 100 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 48 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- none
- both
- Weight
- 420 g
- 367 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -36 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Asus ROG Kithara
The Asus ROG Kithara is a wired over-ear gaming headset built around a large 100mm planar magnetic driver, delivering a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 55 kHz. It includes a noise-canceling MEMS microphone and RGB lighting, with broad compatibility across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, though it lacks active noise cancellation and onboard controls.
- Pro:Large 100mm planar magnetic driver for detailed sound
- Pro:Very low 16-ohm impedance, easy to power with most devices
- Pro:Wide frequency response up to 55 kHz
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No onboard controls for volume or mute
- Con:Non-foldable design may limit portability
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that pairs a long-lasting battery with hybrid active noise cancellation for focused play sessions. It features 50mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth with multipoint support, and a low-latency design, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use. Its lightweight build and customizable EQ add to its appeal for extended comfort and personalized sound.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 367g
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for communication
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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