Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro vs SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Battery | 70 h | 60 h |
Between the BlackShark V3 Pro and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the BlackShark V3 Pro comes out ahead in driver size / battery, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on several specs. Overall, the BlackShark V3 Pro scores 65.6 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 53.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackShark V3 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.0 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 driver size, battery. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
The Arctis Nova 5X Wireless similarly does not 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 do not 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.
Which should you buy: Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro or SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless?
Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 12.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro if…
Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro has the measurable edge on driver size mm, battery life h.
Choose SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
- ▲Battery — 16.67% more. 70 h vs 60 h.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Batteryⓘ | 70 hlead | 60 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Mobile | Xbox,PC |