SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Get the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2. Light, sharp, and your phone plays alongside the game, for much less. The BlackShark V3 Pro is for shooter players and streamers who need a crisp mic and noise cancelling.
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Which one is for you?
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
One wireless headset for PC, PlayStation and Switch, calls mid-game, less money? The Nova 7.
Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 worth it?Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Competitive shooters, streaming or lots of chat, a noisy room? Then it's the BlackShark V3 Pro.
Is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro worth it?Key differences
Mic
Noise cancelling
Comfort
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
89%of 18 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners love the sound, the comfort and using Bluetooth and the dongle at the same time. Complaints are rare: one found the ear cups and headband too small.
- Great sound
- Light and comfortable
- Phone and game audio at the same time
Nothing came up often enough to list.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
100%of 5 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
The few verified owners so far are happy with the sound, mic and battery life; one had the sound drop out now and then.
- Good sound
- Good mic
- Long battery life
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2: 18 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Morele (Poland), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: 5 verified buyer ratings at Elgiganten (Nordics) and Takealot (South Africa), read October 2026.