Gaming
Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
83Outstanding
$200
Full review dataDell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset 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
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
83
87
Sound
8.7
8.7
Noise cancelling
8.3
7.8
Battery
9.3
9.0
Calls
8.1
8.8
Value
7.8
7.5
Price (USD)
$200
$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 Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, while the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro answers with Top codec AAC against SBC. The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.
- Alienware Pro Wireless Headset2024
- BlackShark V3 Pro20251 yr newer
What differsAlienware Pro Wireless HeadsetBlackShark V3 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Alienware Pro Wireless HeadsetBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 87
- Released
- 2024
- 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
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 75 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- 48 h
- Full charge time
- 15 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 315 g
- 367 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Model code
- 83XJY
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset
The Dell Alienware Pro Wireless Headset is a premium gaming headset with a 75-hour battery life and 50mm drivers. It supports both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connections, and includes hybrid active noise cancellation for immersive gaming sessions. With a 30-meter range and USB-C compatibility, it's designed for cross-platform use on PC, PlayStation, and Switch.
- Pro:Hybrid active noise cancellation for focus
- Pro:50mm drivers for robust sound
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4GHz wireless options
- Con:No multipoint connection support
- Con:SBC codec only limits audio quality
- Con:No water resistance rating
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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