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Audeze Maxwell vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audeze Maxwell vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Audeze Maxwell
  • Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
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?

Mixed generations

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against Audeze Maxwell (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Audeze Maxwell brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3), while the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro answers with ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Maxwell2023
  • BlackShark V3 Pro20252 yr newer
What differsMaxwellBlackShark V3 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
4.0
Top codec
LC3
AAC
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Level on: Multipoint pairing.

Specifications

MaxwellBlackShark V3 Pro
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Price (USD)
$300
$250
HearWiki score
Not scored
86
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
90 mm planar magnetic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
planar
dynamic
Driver size
90 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
-
1
Frequency response
-
12 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
108 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
4.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
10 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
80 h
70 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
48 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
-
10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
-
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
both
Weight
490 g
367 g
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
-
1

What reviewers said

Audeze Maxwell

This closed-back wireless gaming headset pairs massive 90 mm planar magnetic drivers with both a low-latency proprietary connection and Bluetooth 5.3, making it a versatile pick for PC and console play. It offers a long 80-hour battery life, multipoint pairing, and support for high-quality codecs like LDAC, though it lacks active noise cancellation and is on the heavier side at 490 grams.

  • Pro:Huge planar drivers deliver detailed, low-distortion audio
  • Pro:Excellent battery life at up to 80 hours per charge
  • Pro:Low-latency wireless plus Bluetooth with multipoint support
  • Con:No active noise cancellation for isolating sound
  • Con:Heavy build at 490 grams may cause fatigue
  • Con:Long 2-hour charge time for a full refill

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a premium wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long play sessions, offering an impressive 70-hour battery life and low-latency Bluetooth 5.3. It features 50mm dynamic drivers for detailed sound, a built-in mic, and a comfortable over-ear design, though it skips active noise cancellation in favor of a lighter build and transparency mode. Ideal for competitive gamers who need reliable wireless performance and extended uptime without extra noise-canceling bulk.

  • Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
  • Pro:Ultra-low 10ms latency for gaming
  • Pro:Supports multi-device Bluetooth pairing
  • Con:No active noise cancellation at this price
  • Con:Only AAC codec support, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:Single mic may be limiting for streamers

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