Razer Blackshark V3 Pro Headset | Review

I’m a notoriously fussy git when it comes to headsets – not because I’m some sort of audiophile that demands nothing less than sheer perfection, but that I really do find many headsets genuinely uncomfortable. I just don’t like having something banded over my head in that manner for lengthy periods of time. I also have a strong dislike of the faux-leatherette coating many headset manufacturers use, especially for headsets that sit on the lower end of the scale.

So imagine my surprise once I got to grips with Razer’s Blackshark V3 Pro Headset – specifically the ‘Designed for Xbox’ edition. Some of our team were already big fans of Razer’s previous model, the Blackshark V2 Pro, and it’s safe to say they’ve improved on the design in a number of ways, making this a genuinely fantastic choice for the competitive gamer.

Evolution

It’s fair to say that with the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro Headset, the goal here is evolution, not revolution. They took every criticism levied at the Blackshark V2 and went above and beyond in tackling them. Let’s take a look at the specs, shall we?

In short, with the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro, it’s going to cost you a little more – but for that extra cash, you get ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), a bigger microphone, new ‘TriForce Bio-Cellulose 50 mm Drivers’ for upgraded audio and faster connectivity. That’s not an exhaustive list, by any means, and at first glance, you may not find it all that different from the V2 – but this headset really is quite marvellous.

Excellent Design

The Blackshark V3 Pro feels remarkably well-made and is a touch heavier than it’s predecessor. Despite the extra weight, the headset is super comfortable. The headband is sturdy and nicely padded, with ‘Razer-Green’ stitching and the same ‘flowknit’ memory foam cushioning that’s featured on the ear cups. those ear cups are fixed with a reasonably adjustable system to fit almost any shaped head – even mine.

The earcups also feature removable magnetic plates, though curiously I haven’t found anywhere that allows you to buy different versions of them to customise your headset further, which is a shame. Along side both edges of the earcups are various controls – on the left ear, a mic mute button, a nicely textured power button, a USB-C Charging/connectivity port and on the main outer body of the ear itself, a large, textured metal volume control dial, which feels really nice to spin about.

On the right ear, a dedicated ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) button, a scroll wheel and a smart-switch, allowing to filter through a variety of EQ-presets with a single button press, or a double press to cycle between the various wireless modes. Of note, the Blackshark V3 Pro utilises Razer’s ‘Hyperspeed Wireless Gen2’ technology, with a purported mere 10ms of latency. It also features multiple modes of connectivity – the Xbox/PC version I’ve tested supports simultaneous 2.4Ghz Wireless and Bluetooth connections, in addition to USB-A and a standard 3.5mm jack if you should prefer. Handy!

Lastly, the Blackshark V3 Pro features a detachable microphone that utilises Razer’s Hyperclear technology, with a bendable arm and a large pop filter so you can sound your best. The mic here is larger than the V2, increasing in size from 9mm to 12mm – and the sampling rate has increased to 48Khz.

All of these nice features can be managed with Razers Synapse application, which has improved dramatically over the years. The Razer Blackshark V3 Pro supports advanced surround sound for PC with THX Spatial audio 7.1.4 support, and on Xbox, Windows Sonic.

The spatial audio is genuinely fantastic, and in recent games like Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders, transformative. The Synapse software allows for all sorts of customisation, including on a per game basis for those of us who really like to tweak things. Yes, I can hear those footsteps Raider, yes I am going to probably shoot you.

The device has a number of built in EQ settings built for ‘movies’, ‘music’ and of course a standard ‘games’ setting, but it even allows for bespoke per game ‘presets’, so you can have something specifically tweaked for what you’re playing.

Battery life is pretty impressive too – Razer say it can get up to 70 hours or so on a single charge, and I’m inclined to agree, though it’s lower if you have ANC turned on constantly. On Xbox, I feel that number is also a little lower, but even it if it does run out, you can get another few hours on just 15 minutes of charging, which is impressive.

And on that note, yes, as mentioned the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro can connect to multiple devices. It comes with a reasonably long cable and a dongle, that can be switched between Xbox and PC connectivity and plugged into a USB port, in addition to Bluetooth and a 3.5mm jack direct connection. There’s a Razer Audio app for the Xbox and for your mobile phone, so you can tweak things and it all works great.

A Fantastic Headset for the Competitive Gamer

If you want to give yourself an edge, and enjoy some seriously great audio quality and comfort, you simply cannot go wrong with the the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro. It’s improved on the previous model in almost every way imaginable, and at this point, it’s hard to see how Razer are going to top this for whatever V4 model may be coming down the line.

Razer Blackshark V3 Pro Headset

PROS

• Fantastic Audio Quality
• Multiple Connectivity Modes
• Great Software
• Active Noise Cancellation is excellent
• Super comfortable

CONS

• The wired dongle is a bit messy looking but I am nitpicking here.

9.5 out of 10

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Released on

July 29, 2025

Manufacturer

Razer

Price

$249.99

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