Gaming
JBL Quantum One
67Good
$100
Full review dataJBL Quantum One 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 4 of 7 measures.
- JBL Quantum One
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
67
91
Sound
7.8
9.2
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
7.2
8.8
Value
9.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$100
$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 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Quantum One2020
- BlackShark V320255 yr newer
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Quantum OneBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 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
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 369 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
JBL Quantum One
The JBL Quantum One is a wired over-ear gaming headset that combines 50mm dynamic drivers with active noise cancellation to deliver immersive PC gaming audio. It features virtual surround sound, a detachable cable, and USB-C connectivity, along with a 3.5mm option for versatility. With a lightweight 369g build and a single microphone, it's designed for serious gamers seeking spatial awareness and clear communication.
- Pro:Active noise cancellation for distraction-free gaming
- Pro:50mm drivers provide powerful, detailed sound
- Pro:Virtual surround sound enhances positional audio
- Con:Wired design limits mobility
- Con:No water resistance for durability concerns
- Con:Relatively low sensitivity may require higher volume
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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