Razer BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
Critics score the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro 85 and the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds 89 out of 100, from 9 and 7 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro higher, 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro 4 points ahead.
Image: RazerRazer BlackShark V3 Pro
Praised for: sound quality (7 of 9), noise cancelling (7 of 9), comfort (5 of 9)
Criticised for: price (4 of 9), controls and app (2 of 9), call quality (2 of 9)
The catch: It is very expensive, and the noise cancelling is subtle.
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Image: SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
Praised for: sound quality (5 of 7), comfort (5 of 7), battery life (3 of 7)
Criticised for: call quality (3 of 7)
The catch: The microphone is only average, and dedicated headsets suit gaming better.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 90 | same |
| TechRadar | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| Tom's Guide | 95 | 90 | +5 |
| Windows Central | 100 | 80 | +20 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro minus the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro or the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
Critics rate the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds higher: 89 against 85. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro higher, 1 scored the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro 4 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro and the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: critics split, scores from 70 to 100. The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 95.