Beyerdynamic MMX 130 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.
Score 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.
- Beyerdynamic MMX 130
- Razer BlackShark V3
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?
Beyerdynamic MMX 130 (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 (2025). The Beyerdynamic MMX 130 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.3. The Razer BlackShark V3 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- MMX 13020261 yr newer
- BlackShark V32025
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 91
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- 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 - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- 30 ms
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 265 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- velour
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Beyerdynamic MMX 130
The Beyerdynamic MMX 130 is a wireless gaming headset built for marathon sessions, boasting an exceptional 80-hour battery life and modern Bluetooth 6 connectivity. It pairs a 40mm dynamic driver with a detachable cable and a noise-canceling mic, offering versatile use across various platforms without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Outstanding 80-hour battery life
- Pro:Modern Bluetooth 6 with low 30ms latency
- Pro:Comfortable velour ear pads
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- 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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