Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Get the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023). Unless you want noise cancelling and the newest mic — then the BlackShark V3 Pro.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
A light, comfortable esports headset with an excellent mic, about 70 hours of battery and Bluetooth for your phone. No cable option, and no Xbox.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
An esports headset with a crisp, clear boom mic, adjustable noise cancelling, very low lag and about 70 hours of battery.
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Both are light esports headsets with excellent mics and about 70 hours per charge. The V2 Pro costs less and has Bluetooth for your phone; the V3 Pro adds adjustable noise cancelling, a crisper mic and very low lag, but costs noticeably more.
- —You want a great esports headset for less.
- —Your room is fairly quiet.
- —You don't need noise cancelling.
- —You play in a noisy room or at events.
- —You want the best mic Razer makes.
- —Budget isn't tight.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent detachable mic
- +Light and comfortable
- +About 70 hours, dongle and Bluetooth
- −Wireless only, with no cable.
- −Doesn't work with Xbox.
- −Can't play the dongle and Bluetooth at the same time.
- −The yokes feel a little flimsy.
- +Crisp, clear boom mic
- +Very low wireless lag
- +Adjustable noise cancelling
- −The wireless dongle connects through a USB cable rather than plugging straight in.
- −Noise cancelling is decent, not the strongest.
- −The fit, and so the bass, can vary for glasses wearers.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Noise cancelling
The V3 Pro adds hybrid ANC; the V2 Pro relies on passive isolation.
Battery
Both last up to 70 hours.
Technical specifications
| BlackShark V2 Pro | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 50 mm TriForce Titanium, 12 Hz–28 kHz | 50 mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose Gen-2 |
| Connection | HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 | 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed and Bluetooth, both at once; USB; 3.5 mm |
| Works with | PC, PlayStation (USB-A dongle), Android and iOS | — |
| Mic | Detachable super wideband, unidirectional | — |
| Noise | Passive isolation | — |
| Spatial audio | THX Spatial Audio | THX Spatial Audio 7.1.4 on Windows 11 |
| Battery | Up to 70 hours | Up to 70 hours; 15 minutes' charge gives 6 hours |
| Ear cushions | Oval, memory foam | — |
| Weight | 320 g | — |
| Noise cancelling | — | Hybrid ANC, 4 levels, plus ambient mode |
| Microphone | — | Detachable 12 mm HyperClear Full Band |
From the maker's spec sheet for the BlackShark V2 Pro (Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) RZ04-04530100 (US)) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (Razer BlackShark V3 Pro), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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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.