2025
“The best” of anything is already a misnomer, but throw “pro” into the mix, as so many gamer peripherals tend to, and we’re staring down the barrel of hyperbole. Which brings us to the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, a gaming headset that Razer claims epitomizes low-latency sound for high-performance gaming, where hearing a footstep or missing your teammate’s callout is the difference between triumph and rage-inducing defeat. So when I say Razer’s BlackShark is “the best” of its class, you have to remember this may not be the best for every game you may play.
The $250 BlackShark V3 Pro is the company’s latest in its long line of esports-focused wireless headsets. It’s a purpose-built machine made for players so hardcore they need to pick out the tones of enemy footfalls amid the chaos of battle. The Call of Duty or Counter-Strike crowds—both pros and wannabes—have every reason to listen deep for every hint of an advantage, but what about everyone else who simply wants a device to be their one and only gaming headset for every situation? It’s now $50 more than the Blackshark V2 Pro was at launch, but with THX Spatial Audio, a relatively comfortable band, and the inclusion of active noise cancellation, the Blackshark V3 Pro makes a compelling case for itself. Consider its cost; having a headset designed for pros first means you won’t receive the kind of “oomph” you should demand for the most compelling single-player titles.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro The BlackShark V3 Pro is the premium headset for multiplayer games. Just know going "pro" means losing out on the best sound for some single-player titles. See at Amazon Pros "Pro" audio experience
"Pro" audio experience Low latency across the board
Low latency across the board Clean Audio from 12mm mic
Clean Audio from 12mm mic Comfortable fit
Comfortable fit ANC helps keep you focused Cons Not as good for single-player games at its price
Not as good for single-player games at its price Requires awkward 2.4GHz dongle
Requires awkward 2.4GHz dongle Not super portable
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