Gaming
LucidSound LS500X
76Great
$70
Full review dataLucidSound LS500X 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 3 of 6 measures.
- LucidSound LS500X
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
76
91
Sound
7.7
9.2
Battery
9.0
8.6
Calls
7.0
8.8
Value
9.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$70
$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
LucidSound LS500X (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 (2025). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Razer BlackShark V3 adds Multipoint pairing.
- LS500X20261 yr newer
- BlackShark V32025
What differsLS500XBlackShark V3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
LS500XBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 91
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- 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 - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 70 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 265 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
LucidSound LS500X
The LucidSound LS500X is a wireless gaming headset built for Xbox and PC, offering an impressive 70-hour battery life and large 50mm drivers for immersive sound. It connects via Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codec support, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint pairing. At around $70, it's a budget-friendly option for gamers who prioritize endurance over extra features.
- Pro:Excellent 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for punchy audio
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC support
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing
- Con:Only one microphone
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
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