Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataRazer BlackShark V3 vs Wavefun GamingHeadset X1: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Razer BlackShark V3 vs Wavefun GamingHeadset X1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Wavefun GamingHeadset X1
Not yet scored
$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
- Wavefun GamingHeadset X1
HearWiki score
91
-
Sound
9.2
-
Battery
8.6
-
Calls
8.8
-
Value
9.2
-
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
The Razer BlackShark V3 is 4 years newer, but it is 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. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- BlackShark V320254 yr newer
- GamingHeadset X12021
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec.
Specifications
BlackShark V3GamingHeadset X1
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $90
- HearWiki score
- 91
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 11 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 15 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 270 g
- 108.9 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Wavefun XBuds
- Microphones
- 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
Wavefun GamingHeadset X1
The Wavefun GamingHeadset X1 are wireless ear-hook earbuds tailored for gamers, featuring Bluetooth 5.3 and an 11mm dynamic driver for bass-heavy sound. With a 15-hour battery life and a lightweight 108.9g design, they prioritize portability and extended sessions. Their low-latency performance suits gaming, though they lack active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Lightweight and secure ear-hook design
- Pro:Long 15-hour battery life for extended play
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to AAC codec support
- Con:No wired backup option
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