Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Exact average 85.2 · 7 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 87
Image: Razer9 professional reviewers tested the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and noise cancelling. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Windows Central, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and 6 more
The catch: It is very expensive, and the noise cancelling is subtle.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100Windows Central
A polished, feature-rich wireless gaming headset that fixes the predecessor's criticisms, adding ANC and a top microphone.
Read Windows Central review - 95Tom's Guide
A refined premium headset with immersive sound, clear mic, effective ANC and low latency.
Read Tom's Guide review - 95TechRadar
The best gaming headset gets better with active noise cancellation, making it an easy recommendation.
Read TechRadar review - 90Trusted Reviews
A good, comfortable wireless gaming headset with excellent directional audio and strong connectivity.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80WIRED
A premium esports-focused headset with superb spatial audio, ANC and the best built-in mic.
Read WIRED review - 80Pocket Tactics
A gaming headset with excellent game sound, comfort, strong noise cancelling and a good mic, held back by weak music tuning and an awkward dongle.
Read Pocket Tactics review - 70Tom's Hardware
Rich connectivity and good dual-audio mixing, but sound and microphone quality fall short of the cheaper V2 Pro.
Read Tom's Hardware review - 83est.The Independent
Picked as the best headset for competitive play.
Read The Independent review - 74est.Hardware Canucks
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro offers significantly improved audio quality compared to its predecessor, but it is hampered by frustrating technical issues and a lack of intuitive controls.
Read Hardware Canucks review
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Common questions
Is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 9 recommend it. It is very expensive, and the noise cancelling is subtle.
Do critics agree about the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro?
Critics split: scores range from 70 (Tom's Hardware) to 100 (Windows Central), a spread of 30 points across 9 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro?
Price (4 of 9 reviews), Controls and app (2 of 9 reviews), Call quality (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro?
The Sony Inzone H6 Air (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.