Gaming
ATK N9 Ultra
67Good
$79
Full review dataATK N9 Ultra 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 4 of 6 measures.
- ATK N9 Ultra
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
67
91
Sound
6.4
9.2
Battery
9.6
8.6
Calls
6.8
8.8
Value
8.5
9.2
Price (USD)
$79
$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
ATK N9 Ultra (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 (2025). The ATK N9 Ultra edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Razer BlackShark V3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- N9 Ultra20261 yr newer
- BlackShark V32025
What differsN9 UltraBlackShark V3
- Top codec
- LDAC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.
Specifications
N9 UltraBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $79
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 91
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Weight
- 270 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
ATK N9 Ultra
The ATK N9 Ultra is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear gaming headset that emphasizes low-latency performance with its 10ms response time and large 53mm drivers. It supports high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.3, and includes a detachable mic for chat, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Large 53mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound
- Pro:Low 10ms latency for gaming
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC high-quality codecs
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing
- 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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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