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Corsair HS80 Max Wireless 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.

Score breakdown

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

Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 6 of 6 measures.

  • Corsair HS80 Max Wireless
  • Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
65
91
Sound
6.8
9.2
Battery
8.2
8.6
Calls
7.5
8.8
Value
6.8
9.2
Price (USD)
$150
$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?

New platform

Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against Corsair HS80 Max Wireless (2023). The Razer BlackShark V3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and Top codec AAC against SBC.

  • HS80 Max Wireless2023
  • BlackShark V320252 yr newer
What differsHS80 Max WirelessBlackShark V3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

HS80 Max WirelessBlackShark V3
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Price (USD)
$150
$120
HearWiki score
65
91
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
50 mm dynamic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
12 Hz - 28 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
116 dB/mW
106 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
10 ms
Wireless range
15 m
-
Battery life
65 h
70 h
Battery incl. case
130 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Weight
352 g
270 g
Water resistance
none
none
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
foam
-
Microphones
1
1
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Corsair HS80 Max Wireless

The Corsair HS80 Max Wireless is a versatile gaming headset that combines 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 for multi-device use, backed by an impressive 65-hour battery life (130 hours with the case). It features a 50mm dynamic driver for robust sound, a single noise-canceling microphone, and a comfortable over-ear design, though it lacks active noise cancellation and water resistance.

  • Pro:Long battery life of 65 hours, extendable to 130 with the case
  • Pro:Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint
  • Pro:Custom EQ available through companion app
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec, no aptX or AAC
  • Con:Heavy at 352 grams, may feel bulky over long sessions

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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