Between the ROG Delta S Animate and BlackShark V3, the ROG Delta S Animate comes out ahead in several specs, while the BlackShark V3 wins on several specs. Overall, the ROG Delta S Animate scores 77.5 and the BlackShark V3 scores 77.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The ROG Delta S Animate doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The BlackShark V3 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Razer - BlackShark V3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | truelead | false |
Microphone
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Delta S Animate | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Switch,Mobile | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile |
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