Updated 20 Oct 2026
Is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro worth it?
Yes — the best gaming headset for competitive play.
Its boom mic is crisp and clear and handles background noise very well, its wireless lag is very low, and the noise cancelling has plenty of settings, though it isn't the strongest. It's comfortable for long sessions, well built, and the battery lasts about 70 hours. The sound is punchy and V-shaped. The odd part is the dongle, which needs a USB cable to plug in, and the fit can change for glasses wearers. The PC version works with PC and PlayStation; the Xbox version works with everything.
Good to know
- 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.
- Crisp, clear boom mic
- Very low wireless lag
- Adjustable noise cancelling
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Get it if…
- You play competitive shooters and team chat needs to be clear.
- You want noise cancelling and long battery in one headset.
Skip it if…
- You want warm, relaxed sound for films and music: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless suits that better.
- You wear glasses: the fit and bass can vary.
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How we reached this verdict
TechRadar calls it one of the best wireless headsets, praising its comfort, build, thumping sound and crisp, clear mic, with noise cancelling that isn't perfect but has plenty of options; its gripe is a dongle that needs a USB cable. RTINGS finds V-shaped sound, ultra-low latency, a very good boom mic with impressive noise handling and decent noise cancelling, but an inconsistent fit for glasses wearers.
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: TechRadar, RTINGS, Razer, RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 20 Oct 2026How we decide