Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni: 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
82Outstanding
$400
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 7 measures.
- Razer BlackShark V3
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
HearWiki score
91
82
Sound
9.2
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.2
Battery
8.6
9.5
Calls
8.8
7.6
Value
9.2
7.5
Price (USD)
$120
$400
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni (2026) against Razer BlackShark V3 (2025). The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Hybrid against None.
- BlackShark V32025
- Arctis Nova Pro Omni20261 yr newer
What differsBlackShark V3Arctis Nova Pro Omni
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
BlackShark V3Arctis Nova Pro Omni
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 91
- 82
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- 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
- 106 dB/mW
- 98 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 30 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 19 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 3 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 270 g
- 339 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a premium wireless gaming headset that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with flexible Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, including multipoint support. Designed for gamers who also want solid everyday wireless performance, it blends low-latency wireless audio with solid build quality and a comfortable fit.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Hot-swappable battery system extends playtime
- Pro:Custom EQ and USB-C connectivity
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Heavier at 339 grams
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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