Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 vs Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless: 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 PLYR® Wireless
63Good
$110
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 PLYR® Wireless
HearWiki score
91
63
Sound
9.2
7.3
Battery
8.6
5.2
Calls
8.8
6.7
Value
9.2
5.8
Price (USD)
$120
$110
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 (2025) against Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless (2022). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.
- BlackShark V320253 yr newer
- PLYR® Wireless2022
What differsBlackShark V3PLYR® Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V3PLYR® Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 91
- 63
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 24 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 270 g
- 315 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- 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 PLYR® Wireless
The Skullcandy PLYR is a wireless gaming headset that balances comfort, solid sound, and long battery life for its price. It works well for gaming, music, and movies, though it lacks active noise cancellation and requires a separate transmitter for multi-platform wireless use. Its 50mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint make it a capable all-rounder for casual and competitive play.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Pro:Strong gaming and media sound quality
- Pro:Up to 24 hours of battery life
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires separate transmitter for some wireless setups
- Con:Design may not appeal to everyone
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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