Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: 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
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
HearWiki score
87
76
Sound
8.7
8.2
Noise cancelling
7.8
6.9
Battery
9.0
9.3
Calls
8.8
6.2
Value
7.5
8.4
Price (USD)
$250
$230
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro brings Top codec AAC against SBC, while the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless answers with Bluetooth 5.0 against 4.0.
- BlackShark V3 Pro20253 yr newer
- Arctis Nova Pro Wireless2022
What differsBlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova Pro Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- SBC
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
BlackShark V3 ProArctis Nova Pro Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $230
- HearWiki score
- 87
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still 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 - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 22 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 48 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 44 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- 15 min → 3 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
- buttons
- Weight
- 367 g
- 337 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
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 Pro Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a premium gaming headset that pairs strong audio performance with versatile connectivity, including a base station for dual-device use and Bluetooth for multipoint pairing. Its hot-swappable battery system extends playtime beyond the internal cells, while hybrid ANC and a transparency mode add everyday convenience. Though priced at a premium, its robust feature set and reliable mic make it a top-tier choice for gamers.
- Pro:Excellent microphone clarity
- Pro:Hot-swappable batteries for extended play
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:ANC performance is not class-leading
- Con:Sound tuning consistency could be better
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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