Gaming
JBL Quantum 800
56Average
$110
Full review dataJBL Quantum 800 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 7 measures.
- JBL Quantum 800
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
56
91
Sound
7.5
9.2
Noise cancelling
8.0
-
Battery
4.5
8.6
Calls
5.8
8.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$110
$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?
Mixed generations
Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against JBL Quantum 800 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JBL Quantum 800 brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Razer BlackShark V3 answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- Quantum 8002020
- BlackShark V320255 yr newer
What differsQuantum 800BlackShark V3
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Quantum 800BlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 56
- 91
- Released
- 2020
- 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
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 14 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 410 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
JBL Quantum 800
The JBL Quantum 800 is a wireless gaming headset that combines over-ear comfort with hybrid active noise cancellation and a detachable mic. It offers around 14 hours of battery life, powered by 50mm drivers, and supports Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity for versatile use. While it lacks app support and a transparency mode, it delivers solid wireless performance for gaming and everyday listening.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Wireless with Bluetooth 5.0 and multipoint support
- Pro:50mm drivers provide punchy sound for gaming
- Con:No app support for customization
- Con:No transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Con:Battery life is relatively short at 14 hours
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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