Gaming
Razer Barracuda
63Good
$160
Full review dataRazer Barracuda 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 6 of 6 measures.
- Razer Barracuda
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
63
91
Sound
7.1
9.2
Battery
7.2
8.6
Calls
5.7
8.8
Value
5.2
9.2
Price (USD)
$160
$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 Razer Barracuda (2022). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.
- Barracuda2022
- BlackShark V320253 yr newer
What differsBarracudaBlackShark V3
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
BarracudaBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 91
- Released
- 2022
- 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 - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 40 h
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 300 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Razer Barracuda
The Razer Barracuda is a wireless over-ear gaming headset that focuses on lightweight comfort and long-lasting performance, delivering up to 40 hours of use on a single charge. It pairs 50mm dynamic drivers with versatile Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint support, making it easy to switch between gaming and daily listening. While it lacks active noise cancellation, its detachable mic and broad platform compatibility make it a solid pick for casual gamers.
- Pro:40-hour battery life for extended sessions
- Pro:Lightweight 300g design for comfort
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint for seamless device switching
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no high-res options
- Con:No water resistance for outdoor use
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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