Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 Pro vs Sony Inzone H9 II: 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.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- Sony Inzone H9 II
HearWiki score
87
76
Sound
8.7
7.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.2
Battery
9.0
8.0
Calls
8.8
8.9
Value
7.5
7.6
Price (USD)
$250
$250
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?
New platform
Both shipped in 2025. The Sony Inzone H9 II is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).
- BlackShark V3 Pro2025
- Inzone H9 II2025
What differsBlackShark V3 ProInzone H9 II
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.3
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
BlackShark V3 ProInzone H9 II
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 87
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 440 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- 111 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 48 h
- -
- Full charge time
- -
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- 5 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 367 g
- 260 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
Sony Inzone H9 II
The Sony Inzone H9 II is a wireless gaming headset that blends active noise cancellation with a 30-hour battery life, making it suitable for extended play sessions. It supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connections, along with multipoint for pairing two devices, and includes a detachable mic. The 30mm drivers deliver clear audio, while the hybrid ANC and transparency mode offer versatile sound control.
- Pro:Hybrid active noise cancellation for immersive gaming
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life on a single charge
- Pro:Multipoint support for seamless switching between devices
- Con:No water resistance for outdoor use
- Con:No wireless charging option
- Con:Only one microphone for voice pickup
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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