Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless
Not yet scored
$180
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
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless
HearWiki score
87
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Sound
8.7
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
9.0
-
Calls
8.8
-
Value
7.5
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Price (USD)
$250
$180
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 Pro (2025) against SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless (2022). The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode.
- BlackShark V3 Pro20253 yr newer
- Arctis Nova 7X Wireless2022
What differsBlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova 7X Wireless
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
BlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova 7X Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $180
- HearWiki score
- 87
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 38 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 48 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 367 g
- 325 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- fabric
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- Balanced connection
- -
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X is a versatile wireless gaming headset designed for multi-platform use, offering both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity with a long 38-hour battery life. It features a comfortable, adjustable fit with fabric ear cushions and a noise-cancelling microphone for clear communication. While it lacks active noise cancellation and water resistance, its dual wireless capabilities and quick charge support make it a solid choice for gamers.
- Pro:Dual wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth)
- Pro:Long 38-hour battery life with quick charge support
- Pro:Comfortable adjustable fit with fabric ear cushions
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Not foldable for easy storage
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