SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Unless clear team chat comes first — then the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, with the better mic.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
A premium headset with noise cancelling, a desk base station with its own controls, and two swappable batteries so it never needs to stop and charge.
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 have noise cancelling and long-lasting power. The Nova Pro sounds warmer and richer and its swappable batteries mean it never stops to charge; the BlackShark V3 Pro has the clearer mic, very low lag and a punchier sound made for shooters.
- —You want the best sound for games, films and music.
- —You'd use the desk base station.
- —You never want to stop and charge.
- —You play competitive shooters.
- —Teammates need to hear you clearly.
- —You'd like very low wireless lag.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent, warm sound
- +Two swappable batteries
- +Noise cancelling and a desk control base
- −A small noise-cancelling mic inside each ear cup presses on some people's ears.
- −The leatherette pads can make ears hot.
- −Setting it up and getting the most from it on consoles is fiddly.
- +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.
Ready to choose?
- Is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless worth it?
- Is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro worth it?
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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.