Between the BlackShark V3 and Kraken V4, the BlackShark V3 comes out ahead in driver size, while the Kraken V4 wins on several specs. Overall, the BlackShark V3 scores 77.5 and the Kraken V4 scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackShark V3 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 if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size.
The Kraken V4 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery, 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BlackShark V3 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 wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile | PC,PS,Switch |
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