Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: 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.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
HearWiki score
87
84
Sound
8.7
8.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
8.7
Battery
9.0
9.5
Calls
8.8
9.1
Value
7.5
5.4
Price (USD)
$250
$430
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid.
- BlackShark V3 Pro2025
- Arctis Nova Elite2025
What differsBlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova Elite
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- Adaptive
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
BlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova Elite
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $430
- HearWiki score
- 87
- 84
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- 101 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 44 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 48 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- 15 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 367 g
- 350 g
- Case weight
- -
- 143 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- -
- beamforming
- 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 Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a 44-hour battery life, extendable to 60 hours with its case. It features 40mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth multipoint support, and a transparent mode for situational awareness, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Long 44-hour battery life, 60 with case
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for easy switching
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Heavy at 350 grams
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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