Gaming
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
76Great
$130
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) 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.
- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
76
91
Sound
7.5
9.2
Battery
8.5
8.6
Calls
9.0
8.8
Value
8.1
9.2
Price (USD)
$130
$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 BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (2023). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.
- BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)2023
- BlackShark V320252 yr newer
What differsBlackShark V2 Pro (2023)BlackShark V3
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)BlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 91
- Released
- 2023
- 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
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 15 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 320 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
What reviewers said
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is a wireless gaming headset built for long sessions, offering up to 70 hours of battery life on a single charge. It pairs 50mm dynamic drivers with Bluetooth 5.2 and multipoint support for flexible connectivity, while a detachable mic and over-ear design focus on clear communication and comfort. With no active noise cancellation, it relies on its closed-back fit for passive isolation.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Detachable microphone for clear chat
- Pro:Comfortable over-ear design for extended wear
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
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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