Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 vs Razer Kraken V4 X: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 91. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Gaming
Razer Kraken V4 X
70Good
$90
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Razer BlackShark V3
- Razer Kraken V4 X
HearWiki score
91
70
Sound
9.2
7.1
Battery
8.6
-
Calls
8.8
6.8
Value
9.2
8.0
Price (USD)
$120
$90
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?
Same generation
Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against Razer Kraken V4 X (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- BlackShark V320251 yr newer
- Kraken V4 X2024
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V3Kraken V4 X
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $90
- HearWiki score
- 91
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
- 96 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 270 g
- 310 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
Razer Kraken V4 X
The Razer Kraken V4 X is a wired USB-C gaming headset that delivers solid, well-rounded performance for its price point. It offers balanced sound quality, particularly enhanced with spatial audio, and features a sturdy build with comfortable ergonomics. While its microphone is serviceable, it doesn't stand out, but overall it remains a reliable choice for gamers seeking a budget-friendly option.
- Pro:Solid sound quality, especially with spatial audio
- Pro:Sturdy and comfortable build
- Pro:Lightweight at 310g for long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is average at best
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited frequency response range
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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