Gaming
KZ GP20
56Average
$66
Full review dataKZ GP20 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.
- KZ GP20
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
56
91
Sound
5.8
9.2
Battery
8.3
8.6
Calls
5.3
8.8
Value
5.4
9.2
Price (USD)
$66
$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?
Half a step newer
Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against KZ GP20 (2024). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- GP202024
- BlackShark V320251 yr newer
What differsGP20BlackShark V3
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
GP20BlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $66
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 56
- 91
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Sound signature
- v-shaped
- -
- 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
- 30 ms
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 68 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 21 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 355 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- No
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
KZ GP20
The KZ GP20 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that packs in a lot of value with Bluetooth connectivity, RGB lighting, and an impressive battery life. It offers both wired and wireless flexibility, making it a solid all-around choice for gamers who want features without spending a lot, though it doesn't aim for audiophile-level sound quality.
- Pro:Long battery life of up to 68 hours
- Pro:Dual connectivity: wireless Bluetooth 5.0 and wired USB-C
- Pro:RGB lighting adds a gaming aesthetic
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is more about utility than high fidelity
- Con:Heavier build at 355 grams
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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