Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 Pro vs Razer Kraken V4 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $250.
Gaming
Razer Kraken V4 Pro
79Great
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- Razer Kraken V4 Pro
HearWiki score
87
79
Sound
8.7
8.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
9.0
6.8
Calls
8.8
8.6
Value
7.5
5.0
Price (USD)
$250
$400
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?
Mixed generations
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against Razer Kraken V4 Pro (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Razer Kraken V4 Pro answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0.
- BlackShark V3 Pro20251 yr newer
- Kraken V4 Pro2024
What differsBlackShark V3 ProKraken V4 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V3 ProKraken V4 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 87
- 79
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 50 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 48 h
- 45 h
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Weight
- 367 g
- 397 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that pairs a long-lasting battery with hybrid active noise cancellation for focused play sessions. It features 50mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth with multipoint support, and a low-latency design, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use. Its lightweight build and customizable EQ add to its appeal for extended comfort and personalized sound.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 367g
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for communication
Razer Kraken V4 Pro
The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is a premium wireless gaming headset that blends a hybrid dual-driver setup with Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity for versatile use. It offers a long 50-hour battery life, a single microphone, and button-based controls, though it lacks active noise cancellation and water resistance. With a 40mm driver and 20 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response, it aims for immersive sound, but its $400 price tag and 397g weight may not suit all gamers.
- Pro:Long 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Hybrid dual-driver design for detailed audio
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Heavy at 397 grams
- Con:No water resistance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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