Razer - BlackShark V3 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 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 60 h |
Between the BlackShark V3 and Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, the BlackShark V3 comes out ahead in driver size, while the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins on 2.4 ghz lossless / battery. Overall, the BlackShark V3 scores 61.1 and the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless scores 53.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackShark V3 edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.1 vs 53.6), but the 7.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the BlackShark V3 if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Pick the Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are 2.4 ghz lossless, battery. The single most decisive one: Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
Both ship with comparable surround sound, mic noise cancellation, 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.
Which should you buy: Razer - BlackShark V3 or SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless?
Razer - BlackShark V3 leads the current Mars Score by 7.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Razer - BlackShark V3 if…
Razer - BlackShark V3 has the measurable edge on driver size mm.
Choose SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless has the measurable edge on has lossless 2 4ghz, battery life h.
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 wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
Why SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackShark V3 | SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 5X Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile | Xbox,PC |