Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 vs Skullcandy Crusher® PLYR® 720: 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
Skullcandy Crusher® PLYR® 720
74Great
$160
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
- Skullcandy Crusher® PLYR® 720
HearWiki score
91
74
Sound
9.2
7.5
Battery
8.6
7.9
Calls
8.8
8.8
Value
9.2
6.8
Price (USD)
$120
$160
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
Both shipped in 2025. The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec AAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- BlackShark V32025
- Crusher® PLYR® 7202025
What differsBlackShark V3Crusher® PLYR® 720
- Top codec
- AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V3Crusher® PLYR® 720
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $160
- HearWiki score
- 91
- 74
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 40 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
- 116.7 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- 10 ms
- 40 ms
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 48 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 270 g
- 354.2 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- 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
Skullcandy Crusher® PLYR® 720
The Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 is a bass-forward gaming headset that combines wireless Bluetooth 5.3 with a low-latency 40 ms mode for versatile play across platforms. It offers a comfortable, foldable design and a lengthy 48-hour battery, though its SBC-only codec and lack of ANC reflect a focus on gaming rather than critical listening. The adjustable bass haptics add physical punch, but the sound signature and premium price may not appeal to everyone.
- Pro:Long 48-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable fit with foldable design
- Pro:Low-latency wireless and Bluetooth 5.3
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning not for all listeners
- Con:SBC-only Bluetooth codec
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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