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General

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Series

Virtuoso1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Carbon, SKU CA-9011372-WW. Separately named Xbox edition excluded.

BlackShark4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Title Black Shark V3 Pro identifies Black Shark family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CA-9011372-WW, RDA00495Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 Reference/UPC/EAN row: CA-9011372-WW Carbon. Silver row omitted because full hardware equivalence including battery claims is not established.23Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786601295/downloads-prod/CE-000644.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact producer CE declaration explicitly identifies RDA0049 as wireless headset and RDA0050 as USB dongle. Added only the headset regulatory identifier alongside retained Carbon retail CA-9011372-WW. Receiver and Xbox item numbers excluded.

RZ04-05400100-R3U11Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Product header identifies the tested PC Black SKU.

GTIN / EAN

8404404846155Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 Reference/UPC/EAN: UPC 840440484615 and EAN 0840440484615. The EAN is the UPC with a leading zero, so one GTIN is stored. Page 3 carton GTIN 10840440484612 excluded.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 October 20243Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-virtuoso-max-headset-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-dolby-atmos-for-ultra-immersive-gaming-available-in-both-pc-and-xbox-versionsRead 30 September 2026Dated October 15, 2024.

29 July 20258Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Launch release dated July 29, 2025, introduction today announced launch.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Current Carbon product purchase section permits Add to Cart. This is current international availability, not a lifecycle status inferred from one retailer.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026RTINGS calls the BlackShark V3 Pro the sequel to the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2023.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, EU8Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW purchase pages for US, UK and EU each show In Stock and actual local-currency sale/purchase sections. Region availability is established by an exact purchase offer, not the page language. Other market codes not inferred.9Maker product pagecorsair.com/uk/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW regional purchase page has In Stock and GBP offer. No availability inferred solely from translation.10Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW regional purchase page has In Stock and EUR offer. No availability inferred solely from translation.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 4 short title and page 1 full title: Carbon (French carbone).

Black, White, Esports Green Edition, Counter-Strike 2 Edition3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 1 Color Variants cell: Noir, Blanc, Edition verte Esports, Edition Counter-Strike 2. English translation stored. Ni Ko not proved in this opened sheet and omitted.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title Wireless Gaming Headset.

Gaming7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Product introduction calls this a wireless ANC esports headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Design review describes over-ear cups around ears and padded headband.

Over-ear9Retailer pageproshop.de/KopfhoererHeadsets/Razer-BlackShark-V3-Pro-for-PC/3455089Read 30 September 2026Exact PC-model retailer table / Headphone Form Factor: Ohrumschließend (circumaural/over-ear).

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed11Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 7 October 2026Original PC Virtuoso Max review explicitly describes a closed-back headset. The separate open-back wired Virtuoso Pro is excluded. Acoustic enclosure does not describe flat swivelling.

Closed2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public Style sample: Closed-Back.

Wearing style

Headband6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Same headband and earcup mounting discussion names headband as wearing support.

Headband4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: adjustable padded headband.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Build paragraph after first hardware image: earcups swivel to a flattened position for packing.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Same paragraph explicitly says earcups swivel flat.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Adaptive 15° swivel joints7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Adaptive 15-degree Swivel Joints heading.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Features RGB customizable lighting. Three zones per earcup established separately by CGM.

No6Reviewstuff.tv/review/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design: eschewed RGB lighting, single activity LED.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

66Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Design paragraph after mic discussion: six independently customizable zones, three per earcup.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-ps5-ps4-and-mobile-carbon/J39TSCH7YQRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon CA-9011372-WW PC/PlayStation listing maker-provided feature image explicitly names Dynamic 50mm Graphene Drivers. Tom’s Hardware independently calls the product dynamic 50mm graphene drivers, but its Silver weighed unit is not used for Carbon measurements. Neodymium magnet alone was not used to infer mechanism.

Dynamic3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: customized dynamic bio-cellulose 50 mm drivers.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ/driver feature: 50mm graphene-coated neodymium drivers. Graphene driver coating does not explicitly name diaphragm material. That field omitted.

50mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Drivers: custom dynamic bio-cellulose 50 mm drivers.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Bio-cellulose7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Driver section explicitly calls the diaphragm bio-cellulose, not just the full driver.

Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ/driver feature: 50mm graphene-coated neodymium drivers. Graphene driver coating does not explicitly name diaphragm material. That field omitted.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Headset / Frequency Response: 20Hz to 40kHz.

Min12 HzMax28 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Frequency Response: 12 Hz-28 kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Headset impedance 32 ohms at 1kHz. Generic page says 32k Ohms, conflicting and not silently converted. Public Silver retailer and multiple public launch tables also explicitly say 32 ohms.

32Ω3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Impedance: 32 ohms at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

118dB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Headset sensitivity 118 dB ±3 dB. Current generic product page says 116 dB ±3 dB, conflicting. Exact SKU sheet used. Reference power/voltage is not stated.

108dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Sensitivity: 108 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz by HATS. Per 1 mW explicit.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Sensitivity: 108 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz by HATS. Per 1 mW explicit.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

No13Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC model review expressly says EQ and SoundID cannot be saved in headset internal memory and iCUE must remain running on PC/Mac. Lighting and action-button assignments can persist. Basic Tutorials independently confirms custom EQ unavailable without PC/iCUE. This is playback EQ, not microphone processing.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Save up to 9 profiles directly on the headset7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Pro-tuned FPS Profiles paragraph: save up to 9 profiles directly on headset.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

1013Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC playback equalizer explicitly has 10 bands. This is software EQ, not onboard storage or microphone EQ. Exact maker manual supports selecting/customizing EQ through iCUE, with receiver required.

101Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The 10-band custom equalizer in the Razer Audio app

EQ presets

Pure Direct, Movie Theater, FPS Competition, Bass Boost14Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original October 26, 2024 PC model review names all four playback software presets verbatim. They require iCUE and are not onboard EQ. Older Virtuoso Clear Chat preset is not imported. Source does not publish firmware or iCUE version.

Default, Game, Movie, Music, Esports 14Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 18 preset labels: Default, Game, Movie, Music, Esports 1.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 2 Dolby Atmos feature, explicitly PC only.

THX Spatial Audio 7.1.47Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026THX Spatial Audio section: 7.1.4, Windows 11 Version 23H2 or higher.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

Yes13Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original PC review says Dolby Atmos app licence unlocks automatically. Independent PC original reviews describe free Dolby Access unlock when the USB dongle is present. This is included/embedded licence on the PC path, not a claim that Atmos exists on Bluetooth, Mac or PlayStation.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Active Noise Cancellation chapter: off by default. Custom Button 1 second cycles ANC On, Transparency, Off.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for anc7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation heading and on/off/ambient samples.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same heading explicitly names Hybrid ANC.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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41Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for anc mic count8Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Hybrid ANC bullet explicitly says four-microphone system.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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44Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 ANC screenshot presents strength choices 1, 2, 3, 4. Off/Ambient are separate modes.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026ANC paragraph explicitly says 4 adjustable noise-cancelling levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Active Noise Cancellation chapter: off by default. Custom Button 1 second cycles ANC On, Transparency, Off.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 ANC or Ambient selection.

Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass lift around 60 Hz, treble peaks around 3 to 6 kHz that can make sibilants shrill, and a roll-off above 10 kHz. Turning ANC off adds about 3 dB of sub-bass and up to 6 dB at 100 Hz.1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Sound Guys lab measurement against its house curve. Firmware 1.1.0.0

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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2dB2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Bass Amount Slightly Emphasized (2 dB). The full test results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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2dB2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Treble Amount Emphasized (2 dB). Test bench 2.3

Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Out of the box the voice sounds muffled and hollow, and noise rejection is weak: office noise is audible but does not drown the voice.1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Listening impression of recorded samples, no numbers published

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ACORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
No	No	45

Source22Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/corsair/2415690_test-corsair-virtuoso-max-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Original November 30, 2024 PC-model review reports approaching 45 hours of continuous music at medium volume, ANC and RGB off. Approximate runtime as published. Review explicitly excludes Xbox model, and inspected original sample photo matches dark Carbon configuration. Exact starting charge/end criteria, codec, host, firmware and numeric volume percent are unstated. Adjacent paragraph evaluates 2.4 GHz radio but does not explicitly bind it to the runtime, so connection is omitted. Not a 60-hour maker claim repeated as measurement.

BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Hours (h)
69.7

Source11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 8 October 2026Public comparison with Sony INZONE H9 II explicitly reports 69.7 hours. Differences Between Sizes And Variants identifies the tested Black PC version. Current methodology is 2.3. ANC state, connection, volume, firmware and low-latency setting are not public, so no ANC or connection value is assigned. Detailed battery and latency boxes are locked and were not used.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Package Contents: detachable microphone. Technical Type omni and repeated feature paragraphs resolve contradictory unidirectional package adjective.

Detachable boom4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4 package includes detachable Hyper Clear Full Band 12mm mic.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Omnidirectional5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone Type Omnidirectional, corroborated by current maker page and manual/published manufacturer paragraphs. Package unidirectional adjective is inconsistent and not used.

Unidirectional3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 microphone pickup pattern: Unidirectionnel. Do not infer cardioid.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone frequency response 100Hz to 10kHz. Generic product page says 100Hz to 8kHz, conflicting. Exact SKU sheet used.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Microphone / Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Microphone sensitivity -38 dB ±3 dB. Generic product page says -40 dB ±3 dB, conflicting. Reference unspecified in maker sheet, not assumed dBV/Pa.

-42dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: -42 ±3 dBV/Pa.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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68dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 microphone table: signal-to-noise ratio ≥68 dB. Stored number is the maker’s minimum bound, not a measurement.

Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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48kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Microphone / Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz, explicitly sample rate rather than bandwidth.

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI15Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 7 October 2026Exact Carbon maker page explicitly supports NVIDIA Broadcast for microphone noise and echo reduction, requiring compatible GeForce RTX. The linked NVIDIA software maker explains these effects use AI. Host Windows/iCUE/Broadcast processing is conditional and is not claimed as standalone headset processing on Bluetooth or consoles. This does not describe playback ANC.16Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/broadcasting/broadcast-appRead 7 October 2026Software maker Noise and Echo Removal section explicitly says AI eliminates unwanted background noise. Current standalone Broadcast requires Windows and an RTX-class GPU. Actual Corsair integration limitations are preserved by exact headset maker notes.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Microphone Control chapter: MIC MUTE BUTTON (I) toggles mute/unmute.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 17: set mic mute/unmute with toggle.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Mic paragraph: indicator light on mic capsule is the mute indicator.

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Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: adjust and control microphone volume and Sidetone.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Mic monitoring, adjustable on the control dial4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 30 Sidetone: monitor microphone directly via headset.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: adjust and control microphone volume and Sidetone.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 30 Sidetone adjusts monitoring volume.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Yes10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Microphone section: detachable 12 mm HyperClear boom microphone comes with a removable foam pop filter.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Connectivity section names 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio, USB-C used for charging.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB, Analog7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 20264 Modes of Connectivity section explicitly names simultaneous 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth, USB and 3.5 mm.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRRS4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: 3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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USB-C4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 4 and 7-8: headset USB Type C port accepts USB or analog converter cable.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.8m5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Package Contents USB charging cable 1.8m, only supplied cable listed.

1.5m10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and in-box paragraphs explicitly list both USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to 3.5 mm cables as 1.5 m. Stored from the published metric figures, not converted from rounded five-foot lengths.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless: Headset USB Type C.

USB-C4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3 item G USB Type C port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Guide describes cable charging/firmware, with audio via RF or Bluetooth. Review explicitly confirms no USB wired audio.7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Connectivity discussion: both radio and Bluetooth. USB-C is charging port. Manufacturer manual describes charging/firmware only. No wired USB audio claim accepted.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wired Mode page 7 and PC Setup page 10 show USB wired playback/input.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026No analog audio connection. RF/Bluetooth require battery power.7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026No analog jack/path in manufacturer guide. Public connectivity review describes radio/Bluetooth playback only.

No4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 8: press and hold power to use the analog converter.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode: included wireless USB transmitter connects PC USB Type A. Package Contents graphic includes receiver.

Included4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Package page 4 includes Hyper Speed Wireless Gen-2 dongle.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless: USB wireless receiver USB Type A.

USB-C1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The dongle requires a USB-C to USB-A cable connection4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: USB Type C port on the dongle. The supplied Type A to Type C cable connects it to USB-A.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

15.24m2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Up to 50 feet (15.24m)

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Bluetooth

5.35Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless Bluetooth radio version 5.3.

5.31Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC codec support

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC4Press articlecomputerbase.de/news/audio-video-foto/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-kabelloses-headset-mit-anc-und-dolby-atmos-fuer-pc-und-xbox.89987Read 30 September 2026Minimal-Codecs section explicitly lists only SBC and AAC.

SBC, AAC3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Audio Usage / Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC. No LC3 from differently named PS edition inherited.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Mode paragraph explicitly headset can connect to simultaneous RF and Bluetooth.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for simultaneous 2 4ghz bluetooth4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 15 paired to both wireless modes, Simultaneous Audio Mode.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same section explicitly describes listening to Bluetooth audio at the same time as game audio.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A Bluetooth gaming mode toggle for lower wireless latency in the app4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 selectable Ultra Low Latency mode reduces range and battery life.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

ACORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

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BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2	10

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: minimum 2.4 GHz latency 10 ms.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS41Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs audio compatibility and PC manual: PC, Mac, PS5, PS4.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Android, iOS1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC edition. Console audio uses wireless dongle, phone audio uses Bluetooth. Xbox PC adapter edition is a different model.4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026System Requirements page 5: Windows 10 64-bit for Synapse, iOS 12/Android 8.1 for Audio App. Mobile Bluetooth setup pages 12-15 confirms phone connection. Mac/PS4/PS5 supported separately by exact PC-model retailer list.9Retailer pageproshop.de/KopfhoererHeadsets/Razer-BlackShark-V3-Pro-for-PC/3455089Read 30 September 2026Technical Data / General / Compatibility: Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam Deck for explicitly PC Black RZ04-05400100-R3M1. Maker guide separately documents phone Bluetooth with iOS/Android app. No route or microphone capability inferred from this list.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ACORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz

Source2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode PC and PlayStation sections. Xbox has separate manual.

BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB

Source1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026USB wired audio and Bluetooth are not supported on consoles, so consoles use the 2.4 GHz dongle4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026PC Setup pages 10-12: wireless dongle and USB-wired setup select the headset endpoints. Specific console routes are omitted because a compatibility list does not prove individual connections.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

1,500mAh5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Battery specifications: AEC504258, capacity 1500 mAh, 3.7V, 5.55Wh. Nominal 1.5h USB charging claim does not specify depleted-to-full endpoints. Manual input maximum 2.15W vs 5.55Wh requires further verification, so no full charge time stored.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Battery Removal section provides disposal/recycling disassembly only. No hot-swap battery system.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

15Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Battery specifications: Quantity 1, Cells 1, configuration 1S1P.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ACORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	60
Bluetooth	No	130

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Wireless battery table: up to 60h 2.4GHz or 130h Bluetooth, LEDs off. ANC state and volume unstated. Generic current page’s 60h headline does not separate connections.

BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	70

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: up to 70 h over 2.4 GHz. ANC state and volume are not specified, so anc is omitted.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset item F USB Type C port, Charging chapter USB cable charges headset.

USB-C7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 202670 Hours of Battery Life with Type C Charging heading, guide confirms USB-C port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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240min4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 6: depleted battery fully charged in approximately 4 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Battery FAQ: 15 minute charge gives up to 6 hour playback. Generic quick-charge claim, no ANC/RGB conditions published.

15min5Reviewdigitalcitizen.life/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design and hardware battery discussion: 15 min plugged in.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Battery headline and FAQ: 15 minutes of charging.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

6h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ: 15-minute charge gives up to 6 hours

6h5Reviewdigitalcitizen.life/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Same paragraph: approximately six h playback.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same headline and FAQ: roughly 6 hours playback.

Use while charging

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Maker FAQ on battery: headset can be used while charging. USB connection does not establish wired audio.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026FAQ: continue using while charging via USB-C.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset: A mode Switch, B action Switch, C Custom Button, D Volume Control Ring, E Multi-function Control Ring, I Mic Mute Button. Rings rotate for volume.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3 identifies buttons, Volume control and Configurable Game/Chat balance control. Pages 18-19 give wheel/dial operations.

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Getting to Know Your Headset: A mode Switch, B action Switch, C Custom Button, D Volume Control Ring, E Multi-function Control Ring, I Mic Mute Button. Rings rotate for volume.

Wheel1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A large textured knob on the left earcup

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Hardware dial4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: configurable Game/Chat balance control. Function chosen in Synapse or Razer Audio app.

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026iCUE can remap the Custom button and swap the two control rings

Yes7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Razer Audio App paragraph explicitly says remap controls.

Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/corsair-virtuoso-max-headsetRead 30 September 2026Comfort paragraph: padding on headband is thin, explicitly establishes padded style.

Padded4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: adjustable padded headband.

Headband material

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Leatherette7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Flexible, Durable Build paragraph explicitly names leatherette headband.

Frame material

Aluminum1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Premium aluminum build5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Construction paragraph: robust lightweight aluminum frames the fabric/memory foam cushions.

Steel wire yokes10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly names thin steel wire yokes on the reviewed BlackShark V3 Pro. The claim locates the steel component and does not claim the entire frame is metal.

Ear cup material

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Plastic10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly names plastic earcups on the reviewed BlackShark V3 Pro. This is the V3 Pro, not the V3, V3 X or older V2 Pro.

Ear pad material

Fabric and memory foam5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Features: fabric pads with memory foam.

Memory foam and FlowKnit fabric7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Dual-Layered Flowknit Memory Foam Cushions heading and paragraph: leatherette plus breathable fabric layer.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes17Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/45351527323793-CORSAIR-Spare-Parts-ListRead 7 October 2026Current producer spare-parts table explicitly lists CA-8910194 black Virtuoso MAX replacement earpads, compatible with Max Black. Exact maker serial-label instructions explain how the ear pad is removed. Pro/SE/XT pad compatibility is not inferred.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Build discussion: earpads snap off/on with stiff plastic clips, confirmed replaceability and clip attachment.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Twist lock18Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025378691-Customer-Service-Find-Part-Serial-Number-LabelsRead 7 October 2026Producer label-location table explicitly includes Virtuoso MAX and instructs twisting the right earpad right to remove it. Producer hardware-label guide describes twisting off and reversing to reattach. This is the ear-pad mounting mechanism, not the outside cup cover.

Clip1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The earpads snap on and off with stiff plastic clips

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Width45Height66mm(1.8 × 2.6 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Headphones cell Inner earcup diameter 66×45 mm. Vertical/long opening 66 mm and horizontal/short opening 45 mm. No depth published.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

VIRTUOSO MAX Earpads, Set of 2, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Boom mic, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS USB Charging Cable, Black, VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS USB Dongle (WW), VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Storage Pouch17Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/45351527323793-CORSAIR-Spare-Parts-ListRead 7 October 2026Producer table binds CA-8910194 earpads, CA-8910196 boom mic, CA-8910198 storage pouch, CA-8910199 USB charging cable and CA-8910200-WW USB dongle to standard PC Virtuoso Max Black. Storage pouch is compatible with both Black and White. Xbox dongle, recycling-only battery removal and Pro headband spares are excluded.

Battery, Ear cushions1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A removable battery in the right earcup behind the magnetic faceplate, and removable earpads

Software

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Companion app

CORSAIR iCUE2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026CORSAIR iCUE chapter: download iCUE, wireless receiver required for full feature set.

Razer Synapse 4, Razer Audio app7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Razer Audio App section names mobile app. Guide names Synapse for PC.

App platforms

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026iCUE on Windows 10 or later, or macOS

Windows, iOS, Android4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5: Synapse requires Windows 10 64-bit, Audio App requires iOS 12/Android 8.1.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026RF Wireless Mode / UPDATE FIRMWARE: Device Settings updates. CORSAIR iCUE paragraph specifies powered off USB mode for firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

417g(14.7 oz)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 metric Product Weight 417g, mic inclusion unstated. Published 0.95lb converts to about 430.9g and is internally inconsistent. Metric 417g is independently stated in public launch/review specifications. Imperial conversion is not substituted.

367g(12.9 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2: approximate weight 367 g. Detachable microphone inclusion is not stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

2AAFM-RDA00492Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Copyright/legal: headset FCC ID 2AAFM-RDA0049. Receiver 2AAFM-RDA0050 excluded.

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Other certifications

EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU conformity, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 conformity, UK RoHS Regulations 2012 conformity, ISED IC 10954A-RDA004919Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786601295/downloads-prod/CE-000644.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact product download CE-000644 identifies headset RDA0049 and dongle RDA0050, declaring RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. Signed October 17, 2024. UKCA-000366 identifies the same pair and declares UK RER 2017 and RoHS 2012, signed October 18. Exact manual legal section supplies ISED 10954A-RDA0049 for headset. Receiver IC/FCC identifiers are excluded from headset certification list. These are maker declarations, not invented third-party audio/communication certification.20Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786600455/downloads-prod/UKCA-000366.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact RDA0049 headset/RDA0050 receiver declaration names Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and Restriction of Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Regulations 2012. Signed October 18, 2024.21Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 7 October 2026Copyright/legal: IC 10954A-RDA0049 Headset. Receiver 10954A-RDA0050 is a separate component and excluded. Existing headset FCC ID retained.

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In the box

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In the box

CORSAIR VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS headset, Detachable microphone, USB wireless receiver, USB charging cable (1.8 m), Carry case, Safety leaflet, Warranty card5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 3 Package Contents: headset, detachable mic, wireless receiver, 1.8m USB charging cable, case, safety leaflet, warranty card. Package adjective unidirectional conflicts with technical table omni. Adjective excluded from item name.

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 Dongle, Detachable Razer HyperClear Full Band 12 mm Mic, Type A to Type C cable, 3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable, Important Product Information Guide4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 3-4: PC package list includes detachable mic and converter cable.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ACORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable	1.8	1

Source5Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026SKU sheet page 3 Package Contents: one USB charging cable, 1.8m. Connector endpoints are not specified in this cell and not inferred.

BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1.5	1
3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable	1.5	1

Source4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4 package list. Cable lengths not specified.10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and in-box paragraphs name the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable and USB-C to 3.5 mm analog converter, each 1.5 m. Existing master-guide package identities and counts are retained.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard7Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-review-a-pc-headset-tour-de-forceRead 30 September 2026Review’s included-case discussion / product recommendation explicitly describes hardbound carry case.

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-ww1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026Product title VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Carbon, SKU CA-9011372-WW. Separately named Xbox edition excluded.

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Official product URL retained as an identity link. Direct maker storefront read returned 403, so spec evidence uses the guide and printed maker specifications.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Opened complete manufacturer PC product page through observed official navigation.

Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_05Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440484615_f_0Read 30 September 2026Complete manufacturer-authored SKU sheet v1.1_071124, March 19, 2025 footer. Specific Carbon CA-9011372-WW, not a generic older Virtuoso sheet.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_03Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Retailer-hosted printed Razer support specifications. PC RZ04-0540x, pages 1-2.

Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-max2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/virtuoso-maxRead 30 September 2026Public HTML Manual/Quick Start Guide VIRTUOSO MAX. RF wireless mode (PlayStation and PC), charging, battery removal and legal sections read. Separate Xbox manual linked, not inherited.

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdf4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official PC master guide, 39 pages. Pages 3-13 read by PDF rendering/OCR.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-wwRead 30 September 2026FAQ: 2-year limited warranty3Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-virtuoso-max-headset-with-active-noise-cancellation-and-dolby-atmos-for-ultra-immersive-gaming-available-in-both-pc-and-xbox-versionsRead 30 September 2026Two-year warranty.

2years4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Global English master guide, page 5: 2-year limited product warranty. Local statutory rights are separate.

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