Razer BlackShark V3
PC Gamer's best overall gaming headset for late 2025 specifically for audio quality-to-price ratio. The 50mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose drivers deliver best-in-class mid-range clarity—crucial for hearing footsteps and environmental cues.
Our Verdict
PC Gamer's best overall for audio quality-to-price ratio. Best-in-class mid-range clarity crucial for footsteps and environmental cues at just $100.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Exceptional value at $100
- •Best-in-class mid-range clarity
- •70+ hour battery life
- •10ms low-latency mode
- •THX Spatial Audio
✗ Cons
- •No Bluetooth on standard model
- •No ANC
- •V3 Pro needed for Bluetooth ($199)
Specifications
| Driver Size | 50mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose |
| Frequency Response | 12Hz-28kHz |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz HyperSpeed |
| Latency | 10ms |
| Battery | 70+ hours |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Budget-conscious gamers
- ✓Those prioritizing audio quality per dollar
- ✓Long gaming session players
Not For
- ✗Those needing Bluetooth
- ✗ANC seekers
- ✗Multi-device users
Where to Buy
Appears In
Best Wireless Earbuds 2025
Ranked #5
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