Between the BlackShark V3 Pro and Kraken V4 Pro, the BlackShark V3 Pro comes out ahead in battery and driver size, while the Kraken V4 Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the BlackShark V3 Pro scores 77.5 and the Kraken V4 Pro scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackShark V3 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the BlackShark V3 Pro 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 battery, driver size.
The Kraken V4 Pro similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, mic noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BlackShark V3 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro wins
- ▲Battery — 40.00% more. 70 h vs 50 h.
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | Razer - Kraken V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 70 hlead | 50 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Mobile | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch |
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