Gaming
Fractal Design Scape
82Outstanding
$200
Full review dataFractal Design Scape 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Fractal Design Scape
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
82
87
Sound
8.7
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.0
9.0
Calls
6.2
8.8
Value
8.2
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
Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Fractal Design Scape brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3), while the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro answers with ANC type Hybrid against None.
- Scape2025
- BlackShark V3 Pro2025
What differsScapeBlackShark V3 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Top codec
- LC3
- AAC
- LE Audio (LC3)
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
ScapeBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 87
- Released
- 2025
- 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
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LC3
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 40 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 40 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 24 h
- 48 h
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 4 h
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 720 g
- 367 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- FD-HS-SCA1-02
- -
- Microphones
- 3
- 1
What reviewers said
Fractal Design Scape
The Fractal Design Scape is a wireless over-ear gaming headset that balances immersive audio with practical features like Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and a 40-hour battery. It includes active noise cancellation, a detachable mic, and wireless charging, though it lacks water resistance and transparency mode. Designed for gamers, it offers custom EQ and app support for tuning sound to your preference.
- Pro:Long 40-hour battery life
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint
- Pro:Wireless charging support
- Con:No water resistance
- Con:No transparency mode
- Con:Heavy at 720 grams
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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