Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal 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.

Gaming

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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

8.7

Noise cancelling

6.2

7.8

Battery

6.3

9.0

Calls

6.2

8.8

Value

4.2

7.5

Price (USD)

$500

$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?

New platform

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal (2021). The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.1 against 4.0, Top codec aptX Adaptive against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.

Beoplay Portal2021
BlackShark V3 Pro20254 yr newer

What differsBeoplay PortalBlackShark V3 Pro

Bluetooth: 5.1; 4.0
Top codec: aptX Adaptive; AAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No

Level on: Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Beoplay PortalBlackShark V3 Pro

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $500; $250
HearWiki score: 61; 87
Released: 2021; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 40 mm dynamic; 50 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 40 mm; 50 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 22 kHz; 12 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance: 24 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 95 dB/mW; 108 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.1; 4.0
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 10 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 42 h; 70 h
Battery life (ANC on): 24 h; 48 h
Full charge time: 180 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; 10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; both
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 282 g; 367 g
USB-C: -; Yes
Microphones: 4; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: beamforming; -

Specification comparison of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Spec	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal	Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$500	$250
HearWiki score	61 / 100 Average	87 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2025
Audio
Driver	40 mm dynamic	50 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	40 mm	50 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 22 kHz	12 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance	24 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	95 dB/mW	108 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.1	4.0
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	10 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	42 h	70 h
Battery life (ANC on)	24 h	48 h
Full charge time	180 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	10 min → 6 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	both
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	282 g	367 g
USB-C	-	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	beamforming	-

What reviewers said

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal is a premium wireless gaming headset that pairs adaptive noise cancellation with a long-lasting battery, offering up to 24 hours of use with ANC active. It supports aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.1, and its 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a detailed sound signature. The lightweight 282g design, touch controls, and custom EQ via app support make it a versatile choice for both gaming and everyday listening.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:Long battery life of up to 24 hours with ANC on
Pro:Supports high-quality aptX Adaptive and AAC codecs

Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connection
Con:Touch controls may be less intuitive for some users
Con:Premium price point may not suit all budgets

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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