Between the HS80 MAX Wireless and BlackShark V3, the HS80 MAX Wireless comes out ahead in 2.4 ghz lossless and battery, while the BlackShark V3 wins on mic noise cancellation. Overall, the HS80 MAX Wireless 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.
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.
Pick the BlackShark V3 if you care most about mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable driver size, surround sound, 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 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 |
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