Customer Ratings & Reviews

Overall good headset quality is good features are great sounds could be a little better

The new Razer BlackShark V3 Pro has been an awesome addition to my gaming experience. I have had more gaming headsets than most, so I feel I have a pretty good idea of what makes one good or bad. Fit/Feel/Weight: Arguably the most important aspect to a headset, even more than sound. When you are having a long gaming session, the last thing you want is a heavy uncomfortable headset. Thankfully this is one of the BlackSharks’ biggest pro. Even though it looks pretty large, the material choice by Razer has resulted in a sturdy and comfortable headset. The plastics feel of high quality, the earmuffs are cushy while still providing some stiffness and support. Most importantly, it’s light enough. I have had several multi hour gaming sessions now and didn’t experience any discomfort. Sound Quality/Mic: I think most headsets at this price point provide good sound quality. The differentiating factor with sound at this price point is usually the connection stability. Nothing make great sound useless like a poor connecting headset that has sound hiccups. Thankfully the BlackShark has been flawless from my use with a Series X and my gaming PC. The actual sound is really balanced. The highs are well defined which is what I look for most in headsets as that’s what usually drives things like footsteps, reloads, and other enemy sound effects. As far as more cinematic games where lows drive the bass feel for the environmental sounds, it has been good as well. You will not be disappointed. The ANC feature further helps to immerse you and provide a gaming sanctuary. In my experience ANC can be hit or miss. Some brands have given me headaches when I use them, others haven’t. Thankfully, the BlackSharks do not. I’m not sure what makes ANC give headaches, but if you are prone to them like me, just keep in mind that maybe the BlackSharks ANC won’t. On some online discussion platforms, I’ve seen some people bashing the mic on this headset. Some people claim it was fixed with a software update. In my experience, the mic sounded great right out of the box. I asked several people who were in Discord with me and they didn’t notice it be any worse or better than usual. Perhaps I got lucky or as usual, online chat platforms blow things out of proportion. Conclusion: The BlackShark V3 Pro slides in amongst the elite gaming headset offerings on the market today. I think the best thing you could do is go into your local Best Buy and try it on. The best headset is the one that fits you best. All the technical aspects of this headset have been excellent, now it just comes down to whether you find it comfy. I highly recommend you give this headset a shot if you are in the upper gaming headset market.

I'm not sure where the plethora of positive reviews are coming from, a lot seem to be from people who did not pay for the headset. If you give me something free, versus having to spend hard earned money, more than likely I am going to be more receptive to it. For $250, this headset is not worth it. In game the audio sounds hollow and does not project accurately. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD 600 that were on sale at the time for $285. For being Stereo only, the positioning was much more accurate than the Razers. And audio reproduction was 100x better. The employee even made the comment they were getting a lot of returns. Personally I wouldn't recommend these to anyone at this price point. Note: Even updated the firmware and it did not make any improved.

TL;DR If you’re looking for a premium Xbox headset with high quality audio, microphone and solid multi-device support this is the one to buy. I thought for a long time about what I would change about the V3 Pro headset, and I came up empty handed as Razer has really nailed it with this upgrade. They aren’t too heavy. The headband and earcups are made of a nice spongey cloth that is both breathable and comfortable, while fitting around my ears sufficiently blocking ambient noise. The clamping force is enough to keep them on my head, but not so much that I get a headache or that they are uncomfortable to wear for an extended amount of time. The hardshell plastic cups are nondescript with Razer touches like subtle dabs of lime green, and metal knurling on the volume knob. Overall, the layout of the buttons made sense to me, with the programmable scroll wheel, ANC, and mode on the right while volume and mute is on the left. The mic is removable and is plenty flexible while feeling durable – there is a thoughtful tiny microphone imprint which helps to make sure you have it properly oriented. Because I also use headphones to take calls, I used the Razer Audio application to configure the headset to my liking. Notably, I setup the equalizer for the games I play. Razer provides default and “pro” settings for multiple other games like Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, and Apex Legends, but you can configure your own as well. In the app you can also adjust the function of the scroll wheel. I typically leave it on footstep scaling which is helpful for the games I play, but you can also use it to balance chat and game audios as well as sidetone (hearing your microphone play back in your headphones). There are some options for enabling reduced latency, I usually kept the Bluetooth one off since I don’t play games on my phone, but it’s nice to have the option. The audio quality of these is incredible, I could hear more detail in the game which gave me a slight edge I felt, especially with the footstep scaling. The ANC is not the best among all headphones but it is the best I have experienced on a gaming headset and the addition is definitely a net positive in the quality of experience you get. Overall, the immersion and improvement over my old headphones was night and day and I felt like the control and comfort of these also made these well worth the upgrade. I can imagine I keep these for a long time as they are going to be hard to beat!

Good headphones! Love the way they make the sound more noticeable better than other cheap headphones!

The Razer BlackShark V3 headset for the Xbox and PC is one of the best headsets I have ever used in gaming. Its wireless connectivity brings a whole enjoyable experience in itself. The headset is pretty light, and the ear cushions are very breathable, soft and extremely comfortable. They are large cups and fit well over big ears. The adjustable arms feel very sturdy and supportive and the top head cushion is very soft and comfortable as well. The material the cups and head cushion are made out of don't feel cheap and seems like they will hold up very well to wear. The side plates of the headset are magnetic and changeable to suit your colors or designs. The mic is detachable if you just want to use it as wireless headphones as well for music or tv listening. The volume knob on the side of the cup is solid and has a great feel to it. There is a rotary dial on the other cup that mixes the game volume and chat volume. It free wheels and doesn't have solid end points, it just keeps spinning either direction, but actually adjusting the volume mix is on the money when you turn it either way. The mic itself is a decent length and does have a directional input so it should be facing a certain way towards your mouth. The mute button is under the mic on the bottom of the cup, and takes some getting used to reach up to mute. Would prefer to see it on the mic boom itself but it is in the next best spot you could put it. This headset also includes Active Noise Canceling, for which it does a pretty good job at masking the outside noises of the headset and makes the game more immersive. There is a button on the bottom of the cup to turn it on or off. The audio drivers in this headset are what brings everything together. The sound gets loud, the quality is clear, and has a good bass mix where it can really deliver an explosion in a game but not overpowered. The directional sound is very immersive and very easy to tell where people are coming from in the game. I've been able to game for 4 hours before feeling headset fatigue which is amazing and the battery lasts for several gaming sessions. Overall I am very happy with this headset and love finding new favorites. I would definitely recommend this headset.

I've had more than my fair share of headsets over time, every one of the touts some feature, quality, etc that generally delivers but comes at a price, sometimes that price feels warranted, other times, not so much. If XBOX is your gaming platform of choice, then I would argue that in this case, the price is warranted. To start: Packaging is much as you'd expect from anything Razer. Has the acid green and black box which interestingly in this case is native to both XBox and Razer's color schemas. Inside you'll find the headset, an a-to-c adapter, the hyperspeed dongle and a USB type C cable, along with minimal literature. Nothing special here, but it really doesn't need to be. Use: The headset is capable of being used on basically any platform, but in this case and quite impressively, the headset with it's hyperspeed dongle plug and play with the XBox Series X that I have. It's good to have a plug and play capability like this that isn't bluetooth based as bluetooth is natively slower than something like hyperspeed, and it takes additional steps to get it rolling. Plugging this in and being 'up and running' instantly, true plug and play, is a huge value. Bluetooth also does not tend to support the 7.1 (or other virtual surround) capabilities of headsets that support it on non-native platforms. The headset is THX native since it is owned by Razer and it shows. the sound is gorgeous and the 7.1 is astounding. When playing games such as Forza or Fortnite the positional audio really shines. The headset is incredibly comfortable with the memory foam ear cups and despite the look, it is not a heavy headset at all, in fact often I forgot I was wearing it. What would I change? Not much really, I don't "love" detachable boom mics, so if it folded or retracted I'd prefer it, and at this price point I'd love a charging cradle, but if they put the cost of something like a cradle into the headset itself (and it seems like they did) then I'm ok with more quality in the device rather than convenience. Overall: Thrilled. It's a wonderful headset, the instant plug and play capability with the hyperspeed dongle is excellent and the audio quality is really beautiful. Is it expensive for a gaming headset? Kind-of, but again if this is your gaming platform of choice or you will use it on multiple platforms, then it's well worth the money.

muddy bass but not too bad of sound , good mic, somewhat loose fit for me , just an average headset.

When paired up with your Xbox I have to say I'm very impressed with this headset and am excited to share my thoughts on them. First, for me comfort is probablyt the most important attribute of any headset and this one delivers in terms of comfort. After playing with these for several long sessions I didn't feel fatiged or like my head was in a vice as some headsets tend to cause. The way they sit is secure and the over the ear pads are just right. It also has a high level of adjustability so should fit a range very comfortably. In terms of features, for this one, it works perfectly with the Xbox and enables per game profiles and settings that are specific to the Xbox. That said, it does work and have multiple connectivity options should you wish to use them in other scenarios, and heck, with how good these are I will and have used them outside of the Xbox with the cool feature that it has where you can use it with two devices at once. The microphone is detachable and they come with a cable for charging and another cable for plugging into other audio sources. The controls are customizable and there's even app for your phone which actually works pretty good. Razer definitely delivered a headset that leaves almost no stone not turned in terms of features combined with comfort and amazing sound. As for the sound profiles and ANC, they work and I like that Razer had preset profiles for specific games, as it helps you just focus on playing rather than tweaking. They do isolate and cancel out sound really well and have an amazing sound quality. In game, the dimensional sound really adds another layer to the experience and I'd say if you haven't tried it or don't think it could make a difference I'd say try it out with these, you will like them. I'd definitely recommend these, especially if you have an Xbox!

I’ve been using the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for a couple of weeks now, and man, this headset is a beast for gaming! Here’s my take as a casual gamer who also loves music and long Discord chats. The good stuff: The sound is insane. The 50mm drivers pack a punch—playing Apex Legends and Black Myth: Wukong, I could hear every footstep, explosion, and whisper in the game. The THX Spatial Audio (on PC) makes it feel like enemies are sneaking up behind you, which is great for competitive play. I messed around with the EQ settings in Razer’s app, and it’s super easy to tweak the sound for gaming or music. Bass is deep, mids are clear, and highs are crisp. Comfort is top-notch. The memory foam earcups with that breathable mesh layer are so comfy, even during my 6-hour gaming binges. No sweaty ears here! The headset’s a bit heavy at 367g, but the padded headband and swiveling earcups make it feel snug without clamping too hard. The mic is detachable and sounds amazing—my squad said my voice was crystal clear, even when I was yelling during intense matches. The wireless features are good. The 2.4GHz HyperSpeed connection is lag-free, and I love that I can connect to Bluetooth at the same time for Discord calls on my phone while gaming. Battery life is great too—I got about 45 hours with some ANC use, which is plenty for a week. The active noise cancellation (ANC) is a nice touch, blocking out my noisy AC unit pretty well. Oh, and the controls (volume knob, EQ switch, ANC button) are super intuitive. The not so good: The ANC could be better as it doesn't block out like non gaming headsets. I think this is due the the material used on the cups. This isn't a deal breaker for me at all but could be if you're expecting these to block out all noise

In addition to these being great for XBox, I have also found my preferred mobile Teams meeting headset as these are comfortable enough to wear all shift. The XBox integration is awesome as well. The headset includes a dongle to switch audio to you xBox by just flipping a switch. The dongle can be placed anywhere and it very convenient to have. Of course, when you're done with the Xbox, you can switch back over to Bluetooth and I connect to your pc for pc games, work, music, or movies. I really like the removable microphone. I just pop off the microphone when i'm mobile and leave the headset hanging off my work bag. This insures that it doesn't get lost in transit. The headset offers two modes: ambient and ANC. Ambient mode lets you hear what's around you. I can say it definitely works because when its on, I definitely hear everything. My go to mode is ANC though and while it's not as good as some other ANC I have tried, it does block most sound. You also have one button that has preset EQ settings for Game, Movie, Music, Esports, and Default. Pretty clever. My favorite thing really is the physical microphone mute button. Having that is so handy, when you're not sure if the software mute button did the trick. The battery life has been great. I can use these for 8 hours no problem and that's really all I need as I charge them up every day.

I’ve been using the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro ANC Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox and it’s been an amazing upgrade to my setup. The sound quality is rich and clear with deep bass that really pulls you into the game. The active noise cancelling is impressive, blocking out background distractions so I can focus fully whether I’m gaming or listening to music. The headset is lightweight and comfortable even during long sessions, and the memory foam cushions feel great. The wireless connection has been rock solid with no lag, and battery life easily lasts through long days of use. I also like the design, it looks sleek and has a premium feel. The mic quality is excellent for chat, making my voice come through clear without static. The Razer Synapse app adds another level with customization for sound profiles, mic settings, and ANC control, which really lets you fine tune everything the way you want. Overall, this headset feels like the perfect mix of comfort, performance, and style, and I’d recommend it to anyone on Xbox who wants a top-tier wireless experience.

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset is a great option to enhance your gaming experience. These feel sturdy and made of quality pieces. They don't feel too heavy on your head and the memory foam is comfortable around your ears. The foam is breathable, I didn't have sweaty ears after extended wear. I like that the microphone is detachable for when you don't need to chat. I tried these on a lot of devices. These work great with the Xbox Series X using the 2.4 Ghz wireless adapter. The 3.5mm connector worked with the Nintendo Switch. The Bluetooth connected to my gaming laptop and cell phone. I didn't experience any noticeable latency. The surround sound and drivers sounded great during game play. Outside of gaming, I used them to listen to music, watch movies, and even take phone calls. My only real disappointments were in the noise cancellation and ambient mode. There is a noticeable change turning the noise cancellation on but I've had better in other headphones. The ambient mode isn't very good. It doesn't increase the volume of the surroundings very much. The microphone picks up a lot of your surroundings though and can be heard on the other end. I wish the microphone had some noise canceling of it's own. With such a nice pair of headphones I wish they came with a carrying case. Even just a cheap bag would be better than nothing. They have great battery life. I would 100% recommend these to any gamer if they are ok with the above issues. They sound great and are really comfortable.

I went back and forth for a full day, stressed out about if I’d give this a 4 or 5 star review and decided to give it a 5. Find out why… The packaging is sleek, minimalist, and shows its hand that you’ve purchased a high end product that you should be proud of. Out of the box, you’re going to get the headset, a USB-C to 3.5 jack, a USB to USB-C cord, the headset, some stickers, instructions and the receptor dongle. This is probably nearing the 15-20th gaming headset I’ve owned over the last 15 years, gaming across every major platform, and the first few things I noticed were how comfortable it was, how light it felt, and unfortunately, how astronomically long it took to setup. The headset didn’t come charged and the first thing you’re instructed to do is charge the headset to full. I’d say that took around an hour, which was longer than expected, though I have no idea what the battery life was at, though I know it wasn’t “red” aka low. Upon charge, and using this for an Xbox, you have a few options. You can use the 3.5 jack and play wired, though I can’t imagine why anyone would want to use a wired headset in 2025. More often, you’re going to have to connect the USB to USB-C cord to your Xbox, and then the dongle to get going. That is the recommended method for quickest sound response time, which is crucial for competitive gaming. Unfortunately, setup wasn’t very black and white. I was instructed to download the Razer Audio app on the Xbox, which I did and due to issues in the Microsoft store, that took longer than expected. After I got the app up and running and connected my device as instructed, I was informed that my headset needed an update but that I couldn’t do that with the Razer Phone app or Xbox app, I’d have to use my laptop. So I followed the instructions to update my headset, which maybe took another 5-10min, only to find out that the dongle needs an update, so that took another five minutes. Then, finally, I was able to put my laptop away and get this hooked back up to my Xbox, to continue using their app for setup, which was at that point, relatively quick. Upon finally setting this up on my Xbox, I decided to ensure I had the phone app working correctly as I’d generally prefer to use that over the Xbox app so I don’t have to close a game to make audio changes, and is easier from my phone app. Unfortunately the phone app kinda stinks too and kept telling me that my headset needed an update (which I’d just done), and figuring out the Bluetooth connection isn’t as easy as their instructions, but alas I persevered. Finally comes time for functionality. One of the nice things is this has a dual Bluetooth connection, which… I’m not sure whoever would use this but it’s nice as you can game while listening to music from your phone or taking calls. I had my wife call to test and we both agreed the audio felt great both ways. My other gripe here when it comes to functionality is that there’s a TON of buttons, with all very small logos on them on the headset, so it’s not as simple as a power on/volume up/down situation. There’s a power button, a Bluetooth button which was more complicated that it seems, a noise cancelling function that cycles through a few options, a volume dial, a preset audio function, a USB-C port, a mute button, and it’s all a LOT. Speaking of, I have to give a strike agains them for having one of the rare headsets that you can’t flip the mic to mute, you can only detach the microphone or hit the mute button. That’s a swing and a miss in my book. If this was your primary headset for everything, over time, sure, you’d pick it up, but for most people who aren’t constantly gaming, it’s probably too much to memorize. That’s it, I’m giving this four stars. Now to gaming… I decided to use the wireless dongle connection for the fastest sound speed, which unfortunately drains the battery quicker. All frustrations aside, this is noticeably the best audio I’ve ever experienced in gaming. I used the “gaming” preset to follow Razer’s guidance on tuning, and was just so dang pleasantly surprised. Everything was quick, registering well, spatial, good bass, and I was hearing things I hadn’t heard in hundreds of hours of playing the same games previously. I can’t praise their audio quality enough. I haven’t used this enough to speak on battery life but with an internal battery exclusively, I’m hoping there’s long battery life or I can use the audio jack in place of a charged headset, but surprisingly the instructions state nothing about that option or extended battery life. All said, this has frustration in the setup and execution but just hits an unbelievable grand slam on the audio and comfort, which is the reason you’d buy this. I can recommend it but hope they can continue to build upon what’s working for the future.

[PROS] A+ for Comfort and Design: The Blackshark V3 Pro feels very pleasant to wear. I didn't feel like my head was inside a vice grip. Furthermore, my ears never got sweaty through multiple gaming sessions. The headband and earcup material is very soft and gentle against the head as well. The metal frame securing the earcups is thin, but not flimsy which makes the V3 not as bulky as others within its bracket Great Microphone Quality: At first, I was let down by the voice clarity. However, a firmware update seemed to have fixed my issue. My voice went from low sounding and a bit muffled to more clear and pronounced. Also, the ANC did an excellent job blocking out external noise as I was gaming not far from sounds within the kitchen. Sound Assist: Honestly, game specific audio settings seemed gimmicky, but it did make a noticeable improvement in playing certain titles on my Series X. These specific EQ profiles did enable me to perceive footsteps and other environmental elements better than I would with other headsets. I would not say it makes a world of difference, but I can tell that much effort was put in this feature. Synapse: The app still feels somewhat heavy, but it was streamlined for the needs of configuring the headset. I'm able to get to the appropriate feature sections without confusion. Also, I'm able to preview adjustments such as mic enhancements on the fly. Other tidbits: Overall, they sound superb and didn't experience any audio latency. Battery life is superb, and I have yet needed to charge it. [CONS] Dongle Awkwardness: Since this is designed for the Series X, you need to attach it to the console through a cable. This makes it challenging for people who have their consoles mounted like me as you need a platform to rest the dongle. I did wish that it was more of a plug and play solution. [CONCLUSION] In conclusion, I think the BlackShark V3 Pro is an awesome headset for any gamer. The audio is great, and the mic projects the voice well to others. It does come with some extra benefits such as the enhanced EQ profiles and compatibility with all major gaming platforms. In my book, its a winner.

I've been using the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro for Xbox for over a week now. It takes a lot for me to give a headset or anything 5 stars, but this a rare occasion when it's totally deserved. The Razer Blackshare has a great build quality, but is so so so comfortable to wear with good padding, great earcups and light weight. If you're after THE BEST wireless gaming headset for your Xbox, this is it. Breaking it down further, there are some great surprises. First, the Razer Blackshark is TRULY wireless for your Xbox. It ships with a dongle that connects via USB C to A to your Xbox, letting you pair the headset directly to your Xbox. Wow. Cool. Fast. Easy. Second, if you don't want to work that way, you can use a wired headphone connector straight to your Xbox controller (not sure why you would when it's built for wireless, but it's nice - tried it on my Steamdeck as a wired headset). What surprised me even more, is the Blackshark dongle has a switch so you can use this headset for PC Gaming. Great if you have a Gamepass subscription and you cross play between Xbox/PC. Thank you Razer for extending the usefulness! Voice audio quality is where this shines. At first, I was surprised by the size of the boom mic. But in voice chat, people were commenting how much better I sounded. Intrigued, I hooked the Razer to my PC and tested on Discord and it's incredible. Voice quality is just reach, more bass and rounded sounded vs my much more expensive PC headset. I don't really use the Xbox much for voice chat, so during game play I remove the boom mic - unless a specific friend is online. In terms of listening audio quality, the Razer Blackshark does not disappoint. Again, rich surround sound, deep bass, no cracks, pops, or hisses. The ANC was a pleasant surprise. It won't drown out background conversation in a home, but being summer and I play in the basement with a pedestal fan, it makes that background noise disappear. Winning! Overall, love the Razer Blackshare V3 Pro. Great sound, great build, incredible comfort, and the fact you can be a die hard Xbox gamer but still get some secondary uses out of the Blackshark makes it incredibly good value. Get it, you will be very happy!

These are good, but very task-specific headphones. If you are using these for gaming, they're excellent and the audio is perfect with versatile adjustments possible through the X-Box or your computer. You can independently control the volume of the conversation and the game, and the timing of everything is excellent, as you would expect with a modern connection. The audio they hear through the microphone is also great and well isolated. One additional benefit that I didn't foresee is that you can actually connect multiple devices at the same time. Want to have audio from the game and music from your phone? You can do that and independently control the volumes of each of these audio streams. The plug-in wireless connector (an odd thing to say) is also very versatile and adapts to the X-Box or your computer, which I've enjoyed as I can use these for work calls as well without installing proprietary software and raising flags with the IT department. There are some shortcomings in my testing. While these do have noise-cancelling, it isn't great. It will be fine for a relatively quiet environment and offers some isolation, but I've noticed that it overcompensates for low-frequencies, resulting in a thrumming low-tone that is always present when there is mechanical background noise (air conditioning, fans, passing traffic outside). This is very irritating and distracting. Better to just turn off the ANC. The other issue (only related to the gaming-specific nature of these) is that there are no media controls other than volume. You can answer a call or hang up, but nothing else. No skipping forward or back. Battery life is great, as I've used these for about 20 hours over several days while connected to multiple devices and still have almost 2/3 of the battery left. You shouldn't have any problems with an all-day gaming session (possibly more!).

The headphone does not work at all. I will return this itam today.

So I just received my new Razer BlackShark V3 Pro ANC Wireless Gaming Headset for XBOX and have been using it for the past couple of weeks putting it through the paces. Razer is a brand that gamers have come to love and as they continue to produce amazing products every year. Unboxing includes: * Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Headset * Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 Dongle * Detachable Razer HyperClear Full Band Mic * USB-A to USB-C Cable * 3.5mm analog to USB-C Converter Cable * User Manual and Documentation Now if you have been a fan of Razer for sometime like myself, you know that their products are top-notch and are durable and built with quality in mind and this headset continues that trend. Before I even setup the headset, I just took a moment to look over the headset to familiarize myself with the controls and buttons. First off the headband part extends from the earcuffs on both sides allowing for the perfect fit. The left earcuff features a volume control knob, mute button, power button, USB-C port, as well as the port for the detachable mic. On the right earcuff, is wireless mode button, audio control wheel, and an ANC button for active noise cancellation. To someone new to gaming headsets the it may be a bit daunting but if you follow along with the included user manual you should be fine, as everything is adequately explained in the manual. To get started, simply connect to whichever wireless mode you prefer (most people will probably choose bluetooth, however, it can be connected either wirelessly or wired with the included cables). Once connected, you can use the volume control knob on the left earcuff to increase or decrease your volume. I connected it through bluetooth on my Xbox Series X and loaded up a game. When the game started, I was immediately blown away with the audio quality of the headset; it was unlike any other headset that, I’ve tried over the years. Crisp and crystal clear. I could hear sound in the background scenes that I didn’t know were there before. It had like a more immersive feeling to it like I was actually in the game. On games that I chat with other players, the audio quality from the other gamers was clear and I was asked a couple of times if I was using a new headset because I sounded clearer to those I was playing with. I really love this headset and can’t believe how amazing it is and also how comfortable it is to wear for extended periods of gameplay. Something that I almost forgot to mention is that both sides of the earcuffs have these magnetic plates that you can take off. Razer’s website has replacement magnetic plates with designs on their website that you can purchase to customize or personalize. I recommend this headset to anyone looking for an awesome online gaming experience.

Unboxing Very appealing box design, as Razer tends to do well with this. The front shows how the headset looks, as well as all the different connection methods one can use with the headset. The back of the box shows all the features of the headset, as well as the QR code for Razer's Audio app and the app used for connecting on Xbox. Once opened, the headset is well protected, and all the accessories are very easy to access located right above the headset. The instructions for use are located in a little tab under the headset instead of just lazily placed in there, which I really liked. Unboxing Rating: 5/5 Connecting IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. If you are unaware of how to use Hyperspeed Wireless Gen-2 Technology to connect via Bluetooth, then I would highly recommend downloading the Razer Audio Setup for Xbox app via your Xbox's Microsoft Store. I found it very easy to setup the headset, all you need to do is plug the Hyperspeed Wireless Gen-2 dongle into your Xbox via the USB to USB-C cord and you're good to go. On first time Bluetooth connection, if you are using a wired controller and your headset is not connecting, unplug the controller, connect the headset, then plug the controller back in. Connecting Rating: 5/5 Microphone Volume/Clarity While it is very good, my friends I played with said the microphone quality was a little bit worse than the normal headset I use. Overall it's still very good, but there is probably better on the market with regards to microphone clarity. Microphone Rating: 4.5/5 Headset Modes Default Mode: If you just enjoy sitting in a party with your friends, or you enjoy playing games that don't require the need to hear directional footsteps and/or directional gunfire I would highly recommend using the default mode. Game Mode: Good for shooter games, you can hear footsteps well and it's very easy to hear where you're being shot at from. Movie Mode: Very easy to hear dialogue loudly and clearly even at low volumes. I recommend pairing this with ANC OFF or ANC ON. Music Mode: No matter the genre you enjoy, it has a great balance between voice and the beats. The bass, mid, and treble all hit exceptionally well. If you closed your eyes, you'd think you were at a concert watching your favorite artist perform. eSports1 Mode: Best mode for shooter games, especially if heavily reliant on hearing footsteps. It minimizes the sound of gunshots (including your own) and background noise, so that you're able to hear footsteps very easily, even at a far distance. Headset Modes Rating: 5/5 Active Noise-Cancelling Ambient: I highly recommend this paired with default mode if you're just relaxing and you need to hear outside noises such as someone calling your name, your phone ringing, etc. ANC OFF: All around very good, no matter what mode you're in. It still suppresses sound pretty well. I would highly recommend this for movie mode. ANC ON: Best paired with game, esports, or music mode. You hear virtually no background noise, especially when the game audio is on I couldn't even hear myself talk. Active Noise-Cancelling Rating: 5/5 Conclusion Whether you want to listen to or create music, watch tv shows or movies, or you want play video games with your friends, this headset has pretty much everything you could ask for. Before this, my favorite headset was a HyperX Cloud II, but this Razer Blackshark V3 Pro completely blows it out of the water, and it's not even close. Anyone looking for an easy to use, high quality headset with plenty of features should buy this with no hesitation. Overall Rating: 24.5/25