Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro

Could you comment about the sidetone loudness? The V2 Pro from 2023 has sidetone, but it's really not that loud in the mix, and it results in talking much more loudly than required. This is my only issue with the headset. The V3 Pro having ANC makes me think that the ambient feature and sidetone are likely better. UPDATE: I bought a set at Best Buy to try it out. It's worse than the V2 Pro; like twice as bad. The sidetone seems to have more volume but holy shit the bass in the sidetone pretty much makes it non-existent. I don't see how Razer goes from bad to worse with this. Both of these headsets are nearly perfect headsets if the sidetone was clear and boosted a bit more. Back to the store it goes.

Yeah. I'm liking it in Tarkov.

If it were me I’d go to eBay and get a set of the wired nova pros or the wireless pros , with a warranty and then buy a set of wicked cushion ear pads and headband . Second option would be a set of razor black shark 2 wired headphones, for 100$ or buy the newer wireless model I believe the v 3 is 160$ and the v4 is 200$ . That my op I’ve had the nova pros for awhile now as a remote guy and they are my go to with the cushions , I still need to upgrade the headband though only thing I haven’t done. Edit : I bought my nova pro used on eBay with the warranty and warranties them when they had an issue . Got a second set and they have been solid

I bought is yesterday, and boi audio quality is like an ass if you activate THX Spatial Audio

> AS LONG as you put ANC strength on 3 and not 4 in Razer Synapse. 4 is broken and you will hear a high pinging sound Can confirm. ANC level 4 does not work as it should. But the support does not seem to understand that.

Razer BlackShark V3 good there (also had update for microphone and sound great). You got a good pair so you enjoy it, just get some wicked cushions if you do t have it already, it really gives that extra comfort. Fractal is an odd one out as it is one I would use over Audeze most of the time and same I could say with nova pro. The price is just insane, so my top 3 ones are in gaming category fractal, Razer V3 pro and the SS elite but with extra cushions, Audeze as a 4th and the Astro 5th. I would stick with top 3 ones here personally and your elite looks nice too, looks better go out listen too music as example. Audeze overrated I think but like I say we are individuals, ain’t a number 1 or 2 for me.

Better range, worse audio quality.

I cant believe what im about to say, but i actually dont dislike the sound of the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro. You need to like a tad brighter sound signature tho, kinda like Hifiman if you ever heard a pair from them. Kinda comfy, except you got some Dumbo ears, light, Mic also sounds good for a wireless, battery lasts long and the ANC/Ambient mode is nice to have. The software CAN sometimes spazz out a little and take a while to change stuff. The Audeze Maxwell has even nicer sound quality, but the tuning is different and they are more on the heavy side.

These put the pulse elites to shame I have a very large head and wear glasses and just finished a 3 hour session and I finally for the first time don’t have a headache!

I have the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro and they’re super good both on PC and PS5

Just to also add to this I love them much more than the v2s, much more comfortable and way better bass

the anc is better than the airpods it's actually amazing, by far the best feature on the v3 with overall sound upgrade they have

I have problems with audio fade-in when the headset isn’t playing sounds. Then a notification plays and it fades in so you hear it very silent or not at all. When starting a video you miss the first 2-3 words because the same effect kicks in. It’s really annoying.

The fade in disappears after a while, it helps to check and uncheck some options in the properties panel of the headset in the advanced menu. Not sure what causes it but it’s fixable so there must be a solid fix for it. Overall a very good headset and really enjoyable so I’m gonna keep it and wait for some fixes. Nothing else fits all the marks. The SteelSeries Wiresless Pro has its issues too and I returned that one

Yes I have. Tried a lot things but the only thing that helps is enable and disable the enhanced and exclusive audio setting. Then it works like a charm. It’s a bit annoying but the headset is to good to return it.

Nova pro's aren't that deep. The nova 7s were better for me. However the blacks hark v2 or v3 pro should be plenty deep for you.

Context: I had a Steelseries arctis 5 for 5 years before failing on me and I was in the search for a new gaming headset. After quite some extensive research it came down to the Nova Pro Wireless, A50’s and the Blackshark V3 pro. And yes I want a wireless headset. I decided to go for the Blackshark V3 because it is the newest out of the 3 and I fall for marketing like Hyperspeed Latency and ANC. So 1 week in after receiving my purchase from Razer. Build quality is amazing for me. It feels light but sturdy. The volume button has grip on it. The ear cups are soft and as someone who wears glasses, they don’t give me a pressured feeling around my ears and head. I can wear this headset the whole day (about 12 hours) and only at the end it will lowkey irritate me. But I guess no headset will be comfortable for this amount of hours. Comfort is also very good. The upper part that rests on your head is hardly annoying. And the tension of the headset on my ears is barely noticeable. It stays on my head when I try to force it to come off my head by twisting and turning. Which is a great conclusion to have. Sound. The sound of the headset is on one side amazing. BUT in my experience I think I still have to get used to the way everything sounds or play with the EQ more. In stereo mode with the default or music preset. Entertainment sounds great. It’s not too bass heavy and not too shallow. However with Razer’s THX Spatial Audio, everything sounds like it has an echo to me. On day 1 I actually had a thought of returning because of the echo like sound. Figured I just had to get used to it. I am not an EQ pro or anything near, so I have to learn how to optimize the EQ to my likings. In game the sound baffled me. It might be because my previous headset was bad but I mainly play Apex, CS2, Valo and some story line games and I hear sounds in game that I never noticed or had heard before. ANC & Ambient mode are one of the USP’s of this headset. Compared to the Airpods Max the Ambient mode sucks hard. It sounds like ANC is just off and everything outside of the headset sounds muffled. I did not expect an amazing ambient mode and I usually use it with ANC on, so it would not be a dealbreaker to me that the ambient mode is bad. ANC on the other hand is surprisingly good AS LONG as you put ANC strength on 3 and not 4 in Razer Synapse. 4 is broken and you will hear a high pinging sound. 3 is the sweet spot as of right now. Microphone is good. It is still not as good as the Blackshark v2 (2023). Even with the hotfix Razer has released. But it is still one of the top tier microphones on gaming headsets in the current market. It sounds powerfull and clear. As with the sound of the headset, there are EQ options and I also need to learn how to adjust the EQ to my likings for the microphone. Conclusion: had I written this on day 1, it would not be a positive review. But after getting used to this new tech after using a beaten to death steel series headset that hurt my ears and head, I actually love it. The comfort is amazing, sound is great, build quality is great. I be one of the fewer people to say that I like Razer Synapse 4 more than Steel Series engine (at the moment). Would I recommend this product? Yes if you can and want to spend more than 200€ on a headset. I bought it for sale on Amazon for 211€ while the msrp is like 260€ I believe. I like new tech and I got the money for it. If you dont care about the newest of the newest or you are not in the market for a 200€ headset, than I’d recommend the V2 (2023) as that is still a very good product for the money.

I love it for fps. I play valo, cs2 , apex legends and battlefield. My previous headset was a steelseries arctis 5 from 2020 so this is a huge upgrade. I have tried the astro a50 from 2023 at my friend’s house but I have to say that these razer blackshark v3 are better than the astro a50 in built quality and sound quality. Besides that I have not compared these headset to any other headsets

Personally I have no negative experience turning on low latency. Mic sound sounds the same with low latency on/off and anc on/off. It all sounds the same to me but I am not a sound fanatic. I do think this headset works very well for tactical shooters or sound heavy games in general. The spatial audio is weird at the start but after getting used to it, I hear so much stuff I didnt hear with my previous headset. For me the upgrade was miles ahead so for you the difference between current headset and these blackshark v3 can be different compared to mine

I have not experienced something like this. Either synapse or the headset remembers the settings I have put on it. It does not get changed whenever I turn the headset off and on again. And I have not used the V2 so I am not familiar with the issue, sorry.

There is no light indicator. If you mute your mic, the button will be placed a bit deeper as indication that your mic is muted. If it is sticking out a lot (by feeling) then the mic is unmuted. For me this was something to get used to because my steel series had a light indicator.

I just got them and the treble can seem so harsh and too high for some games. I feel like it needs a few firmware updates to sort this out.  I'm not sure how to get the game chat volume rocker working as well. It's set that way but using it with Discord , it didn't do anything. Maybe I need to do something else in Discord settings or something.  What's interesting, is I played some music and it sounded pretty good. I'm trying to find the middle ground. 

>Bonus points if they have ANC and are wireless There's only 2 Razer headsets that fits these criteria. [One is here](https://www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro) and [the other.](https://www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-barracuda-pro/RZ04-03780100-R3U1) The problem is the software that controls it....is utter dogshit.

This just goes to show that people def hear things different, and that ok! I have the A50X and the BlackShark V3 Pro and I’m sending the A50X back. I feel like the Razers are able to pinpoint steps better for me. Now don’t get me wrong the A50X’s sound good but for me it’s Razer this time. Both good, enjoy what you have!

Listen I’m not no audiophile. I used Gadgetry Techs EQ for the Astros and the Maxwells. I used the game eq for the BS 3 and messed with the bass enhancements a little bit and I just feel like (for my ears) they sounded better. Directionally was the biggest thing that I could tell. But again ymmv.

I bought Razer BlackShark V3 Pro from Amazon and it's working flawlessly! No damage though.

Just got the v3 Pro today and already returning them. Nothing but sound issues. Fantastic build and comfort otherwise. hyperX Cloud Alpha gang for the future. 

BlackShark v3 Pro and I don’t regret it for a second.

also got this issue and when i click on some random timeline on youtube the sound not working anymore i have to power off/on again ..... thinking about returning this crap lol

I have mine on 4 and works really good. You have to make sure that mic sidetone is switched off and you won't get that buz sound 

so I did end up purchasing the blackshark V3 pro and have had it for couple of weeks now. Wanted to really commit to it so I can start talking about it more. I agree, the low latency is perfect. I don't notice any latency and audio sounds the same as you've mentioned. I am also not a sound fanatic hah. I came from a Sennheiser 598 SR and a Shiit Hel 2 - I will say, those sounded a lot better than the blackshark, even after weeks of getting used to the blackshark. I've tried nearly all settings on the blackshark and played with the equalizer. presets were beyond horrible. I used Fresh Reviews settings and it was better, but not as good as my previous headset. I'm sure there's more room for improvement, but idk what what the limits are. I can't pick apart most details with the blackshark. My old headset I was able to pick apart most audio cues in Valorant, CS, OW2, Marvel Rivals (main games atm). With the blackshark, I'm constantly saying to myself "wait why didn't I hear that like I used to?" The old headset is open back, so of course the soundstage is prettttttttty great IMO. What took my a bit of getting used to was closed vs open back. my ears get hot and i'm not normally someone who gets hot/sweaty even when working out. I do like how the headset blocks out ambient noise vs my old headset. The blackshark does have positives. ANC and the other bells and whistles work fine for me. I have nothing else to really compare all of that to. But purely talking about putting these on vs my old, and playing my current games in rotation, the sennheisers just sound better, and mine are quite old! I really do like the wireless aspect. It's great as I can get up and take care of some basic things, interact with the pets more and not have to worry about removing my headset. Yes I play and interact a lot with the pets outside of gaming. Wireless range seems decent. BTW the microphone (after their first firmware update) works well. had to play with the Game/Chat settings and also select them individually in Windows and increase it. The mic sounds great to all my friends and all the mic features work as intended. I like it a lot. EDIT: Also once or twice a week the blackshark randomly disconnects when I'm sitting right next to the receiver. I have to shut it off/on then it reconnects. It's just random while gaming.

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro features 7.1 surround sound and THX Spatial Audio for an immersive gaming experience and it’s comfortable

Got mine 1.5 month ago and I’m so happy for it

if you want the best competitive headphones then look for the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed 2 or the Razer Blackshark V2/V3 Pro. these are imo the best ones

Using razor blackshark pro... they're pretty good.

I have this headset as do a few friends.Bought in 2023 still not a single issue.Absolutely love mine.I bend mine a good bit to keep pressure balanced on my left ear.I bent it ALOT when I first got it...no issues. You either got a lemon or were to rough.Either way no need to be so dramatic and declare all their headsets bad.

I just contacted support for mine. Mine are just over a year old and the hinge started to dig into my head...decided to unscrew the one hinge and it just all crumbled and fell apart https://preview.redd.it/qnv8fovl0puf1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9eb9260fa64a127df9150696d81113b2e3a9bc4a

As a big audio fan that’s not always the truth. Yes you’ll get better experience on the audio side but build quality isn’t always the truth. Sennheiser for instance has had lots of issues with the batteries for their wireless products, Sony and pioneer for instance had insanely awful hinges on anything that wasn’t into the $400+ range. Hinges are some of the big issues (same with earcups) when it comes to what breaks and you have to remember getting more quality of a product doesn’t mean those elements aren’t still flawed, many high end pairs of headphones for instance aren’t meant to be constantly taken off your head or moved around with heavy. (Very high end headphones aren’t great for gaming btw, they are detailed in ways that don’t get taken advantage of and require high end amps to properly utilize and also aren’t always meant for long sessions, also you gotta realize the environment your in) This is coming from someone with numerous high end headsets, headphones, has gotten to demo and use headphones that are way beyond any logical price point even. With that said many of these companies make also gaming headsets now which are usually eq’d specially more for gaming (the way a driver is set up is very much different for use and what you’re primarily listening to) now with that said the blackshark is nice for long periods since it’s so light and doesn’t overheat you also decent mic. Sennheiser had some good with the Epos line but they got rid of them and don’t support them anymore (they sold off the line) and there was some issues with consistency in them however they were great (I owned multiple pairs in the line and love the h3 hybrid and h6pro (still have them too), however sound wise the beyerdynamic mmx300 is a lot better (it’s that beyer style of sound that’s more clinical just as a heads up and you will need to get a decent amp though you can reuse even an older turtle beach or Astro one if you want one more geared towards gaming)

"I broke mine, and therefore, it's bad"

did you interview each and every one of those people? do you know that it's not user error? do you have video of when the headset broke?? do you know what happened when it broke? can you back up each and every one of said posts with facts that it was what happened? Or did you just "read it on the internet"?? hundreds, thousands, maybe tens of thousands of people hate Brie Larson. Does this make her a bad actor, or just that it became popular to hate her?

Argumentum Ad Populum doesn't make anyone "right".. just that a lot of people bitch about it All that proves is someone found a weak spot on their headset and a lot of people treat their headphones like shit, and in the process broke them Millions of people believe a space zombie walked on water and turned it into wine, and a snake talked Does that make it real?

I own a lot of razer gear. I also own a lot of EKWB gear.. does that mean EKWB has great customer service or quality control? Fuck no, they're horrid on BOTH. Razer on the other hand has pretty good customer service. Have dealt with them a number of times, and they were great. Once when I had mentioned on here my mouse not holding it's internal memory and Synapse forgetting the side button settings and having to continually reset.. and they reached out to ME.. not the other way around. That's pretty damn good customer service. But as far as the headset.. it's two wires that go up and into a band on a headset. YES!! IT'S GOING TO BE A WEAK POINT!! And if you're an asshole and treat your gear like shit.. IT'S GOING TO BREAK!! This isn't rocket surgery.. it's common fucking sense. Have had mine for five years.. guess what? Hasn't broke. I mean, wow.. whoda thunk?? But, the infranetz told me it HAS to break at this point.. so that means it's true, amirite?? Or people could just stop being idiots

I've owned one since they came out.. not sure how "common" this is Where exactly do you get said metric from anyway?? 5 people that made a post vs whatever X number bought it?? you'll forgive me for not buying into /trustmebro comments

haa haa.. right?? but! but! I READ IT ON TEH INFRANETZ!! THAT MAKES IT TRUE!! Have had mine since 2020.. ZERO issues I mean, that's not to say that products don't have issues, and sure as hell that Razer doesn't. but STOP TREATING YOUR THINGS LIKE SHIT AND MAYBE THEY WON'T BREAK?? lololol I mean, hey, cool.. a LOT of people broke it.. can you show us how each and every one of those people TREATED their shit?? If not, then you just read some post on the internet.. yay.. happy for you! YOU CAN READ!! gold star!! haa haa

It's got a weak point You broke it Gotcha In comparison. using your own logic How many devices were sold that people DIDN'T break? So that makes it NOT a problem, right?? I mean, Argumentum Ad Populum and all

Do NOT get the razor black shark pro. It’s a great headset and I love it, but it is god awfully quiet. I even fine tuned the sound and tweaked settings to get the best out of it, still very quiet. Or at least on my ps5 it is, Xbox may be better but it’s a gamble

Razer black shark pro.... best and most comfortable headset i ever had. I had a astro a40 before and i think the razer beats it in every aspect.

Blackshark pro (the wireless one with foam earmuffs) thank me later

I have had a fully functioning razer blackshark headset since 2020 and it's fine. I think there are lemons out there as well as folks who don't take proper care of their gear.

just bought the blackshark and its super amazing!.I am all hearing now and not to mention its super comfy.Its also a beast with thx spatial audio software.

Blackshark has a great mic. My current steelseries mic is pretty good too. I was once on the headphones plus seperate mic train, however I said fuck it and realized as of late the "gamer" headsets have about everything I need in them, albeit audiophile quality which most people don't care much about anyway.

All I said was it has a great mic. I mentioned in another reply that the headband hinge disintegrated on me. My viper has lasted me 4 years with frequent travel and is still going strong. Get off your high horse.

I had a blackshark and loved it until the hinges disintegrated on me. I currently have the steelseries and it's... Okay? Noise canceling is useless on it. Software is ass. Other than that it's pretty good. The hot swappable batteries is neat. If I could go back I'd probably get the Audeze Maxwell. However they're heavy and a little unwieldy (I tried my friends on).

Omg, i got the headset a few days ago and I have been so dissapointed with the sound, like you mentioning the bass is absolutely to strong and the sound quality is garbage, cant wait to try this tutorial out, thanks! I was just about to go and return it and go back to a Razer blackshark which I had prior to getting this!

I had Razer headsets like Krakens ,few different Blackshark and never ever had this problem. The only problem I have with Razer is their garbage Synapse.

It's worth it for what it is but my issue im having with it is that the mic after a while has trouble picking up your voice. It's funny cause I had the blackshark razor headset too and I got rid of that too cause of the same issue of after a while it starts to not pick up your voice.

I've been using them for a 1 year now, if you want a headset exclusively for your desktop there is no better option in the market considering comfort, build quality and battery life. I've also tried for a month or so the logitech g pro and the razer blackshark. Sadly mine died out of nowhere yesterday, got in touch with warranty and they are solving everything really fast.

Search through r/razer and do your own analysis, but the most common failure patterns and causes are as follows: 1. Thin ABS or PC plastic at stress points, specifically at the fork/slider that connects ear-cups to headband. 2. No metal reinforcement on entry-level lines: (Kraken X, Kaira, Barracuda Pro), leading to plastic fatigue after minimal usage. 3. Warranty issues: Razer sometimes approves RMAs when cracks appear inside the 1 or 2 year window, but posts frequently report warranty claim denials, citing physical damage. 4. Razer's design consistency: Similar break locations are reported across multiple generations, implying the underlying manufacturing defects have not fundamentally changed over the years. So, should you buy a Razer headset? If you want a headset that will survive daily travel or years of heavy use, look elsewhere. A review of r/razer posts shows repeated structural failures across most plastic-frame Razer lines within the first year. If you want to ignore post history and reported failures, consider the BlackShark model family. The BlackShark uses a spring-steel headband and has the fewest cracking complaints, though you should be extra careful with the plastic hinges and keep proof of purchase for RMA.

If you can find it on sale the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X is a great one, great build-quality, light, good sound and microphone if you tweak the EQ a bit, insanely long battery life and the simultaneous Bluetooth connection is amazing when you are on your PC and there's an incoming phone call or you want to use a console alongside it. From the ones you mentioned I know the Razer Blackshark has one of the best microphones ever on a gaming headset but can also be prone to breaking.