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Razer
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Sound & noise cancelling
3.7/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.7
1.05.0
A 3.7 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 19 of the 151 we've cataloged.
7.7/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling7.7
0.010.0
At 7.7, its noise cancelling beats 42% of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 12 of the 151 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
70 hAbove average70 h
8 h90 h
above average for gaming headsets — based on 87 of 151 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c92%Micro usb5%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 92% of the 77 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Bluetooth Codec
AAC, SBCMost commonSbc44%Aac26%LC38%Aptx6%
Aac is the most common — on 26% of the 72 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.341%5.227%5.020%5.17%
5.3 is the most common — on 41% of the 59 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 70 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, SBC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Dongle Connector
- USB-A
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Mobile
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz + Bluetooth
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Latency
- 10 ms
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Chat Mix
- Yes
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Detachable boom
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Count
- 1
- Microphone
- Yes
- Sidetone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- Yes
- Sample Rate
- 48 kHz
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 12-28000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 28000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 12 Hz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Hybrid
- Surround Sound Format
- THX Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic
Design
- Ear Pad Inner Dimensions
- 66×45 mm
- Foldable
- No
- Weight
- 367 g
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Razer BlackShark V3 ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 4.4 |
| 25 | 4.6 |
| 32 | 4.3 |
| 40 | 3.6 |
| 50 | 4.0 |
| 63 | 4.8 |
| 80 | 2.1 |
| 100 | 0.9 |
| 125 | -0.9 |
| 160 | -3.2 |
| 200 | -4.1 |
| 250 | -4.3 |
| 315 | -4.6 |
| 400 | -5.5 |
| 500 | -4.9 |
| 630 | -3.2 |
| 800 | -1.8 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.9 |
| 1600 | -1.1 |
| 2000 | -0.1 |
| 2500 | 5.6 |
| 3150 | 6.1 |
| 4000 | 12.4 |
| 5000 | 9.0 |
| 6300 | 10.5 |
| 8000 | 11.2 |
| 10000 | 3.5 |
| 12500 | -5.4 |
| 16000 | -12.6 |
| 20000 | -18.1 |
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.9 |
| 26 | -3.8 |
| 33 | 1.4 |
| 41 | 1.2 |
| 52 | 1.1 |
| 65 | -1.4 |
| 82 | -2.4 |
| 103 | 0.3 |
| 130 | 2.0 |
| 163 | 4.1 |
| 205 | 5.7 |
| 259 | 7.3 |
| 325 | 9.9 |
| 410 | 9.4 |
| 516 | 8.9 |
| 613 | 10.8 |
| 772 | 14.3 |
| 972 | 18.6 |
| 1220 | 20.1 |
| 1540 | 19.4 |
| 1940 | 20.7 |
| 2440 | 27.6 |
| 3070 | 26.5 |
| 3870 | 34.7 |
| 4870 | 43.6 |
| 6130 | 36.6 |
| 7720 | 42.1 |
| 9720 | 40.6 |
| 12200 | 25.6 |
| 15400 | 27.7 |
| 19400 | 33.4 |
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -5.9 |
| 26 | -11.1 |
| 33 | 0.4 |
| 41 | 3.9 |
| 52 | 12.7 |
| 65 | 21.3 |
| 82 | 24.6 |
| 103 | 25.5 |
| 130 | 30.0 |
| 163 | 26.2 |
| 205 | 21.8 |
| 259 | 19.3 |
| 325 | 17.6 |
| 410 | 11.0 |
| 516 | 10.4 |
| 613 | 11.5 |
| 772 | 14.7 |
| 972 | 20.1 |
| 1220 | 20.9 |
| 1540 | 20.9 |
| 1940 | 20.4 |
| 2440 | 26.5 |
| 3070 | 26.4 |
| 3870 | 31.3 |
| 4870 | 42.7 |
| 6130 | 37.4 |
| 7720 | 34.1 |
| 9720 | 37.0 |
| 12200 | 28.0 |
| 15400 | 26.8 |
| 19400 | 28.6 |
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
4.1
2.5
3.8
3.7
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling7.7
Isolation6.7
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity8.0
Design8.0
The verdict
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro excels as a specialized competitive gaming headset with best-in-class wireless latency and excellent positional audio, but treble distortion and persistent fit issues prevent it from being a well-rounded premium option.
✓What we like
✓Ultra low-latency
✓Good spatial audio
✓Multiple connectivity options
✕What could be better
✕Treble distortion
✕Yoke design creates fit issues
Video reviews and comparisons for this product.
Features & Opinions
More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
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