Gaming
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE
60Average
$210
Full review dataCorsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE 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 5 of 6 measures.
- Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
60
91
Sound
7.0
9.2
Battery
5.2
8.6
Calls
9.0
8.8
Value
3.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$210
$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?
Same generation
The Razer BlackShark V3 is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Razer BlackShark V3 adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE2019
- BlackShark V320256 yr newer
What differsVirtuoso RGB Wireless SEBlackShark V3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
Virtuoso RGB Wireless SEBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $210
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 91
- Released
- 2019
- 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 - 40 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 109 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 18 m
- -
- Battery life
- 20 h
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 380 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- CA-9011180-NA
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- condenser
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE
The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE is a premium gaming headset built with a 50mm dynamic driver and a detachable condenser microphone, offering a wide 20 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response. It provides up to 20 hours of wireless use over a 2.4 GHz connection (18m range) and includes a 3.5mm wired option for versatility. While it lacks active noise cancellation or transparency features, its robust construction and custom EQ support via companion app make it a solid choice for gamers seeking comfort and audio fidelity.
- Pro:High-quality 50mm drivers deliver detailed sound
- Pro:Long 20-hour battery life for extended sessions
- Pro:Detachable condenser mic with good clarity
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Heavy at 380g, may feel bulky over long use
- Con:No multipoint pairing for multi-device switching
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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