Razer BlackShark V2 X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer BlackShark V2 X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - 7.1 channel - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 240 g 253 g Razer BlackShark V2 X are lighter than Razer BlackShark V2 X headphones.
Colour White | Razer green | Black -
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 100 dB 93 dB Razer BlackShark V2 X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer BlackShark V2 X have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology Razer HyperClear AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 X SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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