Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | true |
| Battery | 65 h | 0 h |
Between the HS80 MAX Wireless and BlackShark V3, the HS80 MAX Wireless comes out ahead in 2.4 ghz lossless / battery, while the BlackShark V3 wins on mic noise cancellation. Overall, the HS80 MAX Wireless scores 65.2 and the BlackShark V3 scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HS80 MAX Wireless edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.2 vs 61.1), but the 4.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HS80 MAX Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are 2.4 ghz lossless, battery. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
Pick the BlackShark V3 if you care most about mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are mic noise cancellation. The single most decisive one: Has Mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable driver size, surround sound, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless or Razer - BlackShark V3?
Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 4.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless if…
Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, battery life h.
Choose Razer - BlackShark V3 if…
Razer - BlackShark V3 has the measurable edge on mic noise cancel.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 65 h vs 0 h.
Why Razer - BlackShark V3 wins
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | false | truelead |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Corsair - HS80 MAX Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Batteryⓘ | 65 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Mobile,Switch | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile |