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General

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Series

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

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

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

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

61730, 61731, 61732, HS311Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC edition product IDs only. HS31 regulatory headset identity from guide page 42. 7P/7X are separately marketed models.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory model No. HS31 (Wireless Headset), HS31TX (Transceiver)

GTIN / EAN

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5707119065597, 5707119065610, 5707119065634, 810164142122, 810164142139, 8101641421461Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026PC colour variants EAN and UPC only, as embedded product/variant data.

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

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.

14 October 20259Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026Launch release October 14, 2025.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product purchase section offers Buy Now for standard Gen 2. Not original gen 1 store.

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

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.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/introducing-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries' launch post presents the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 as the upgraded version of the 2022 Arctis Nova 7 Wireless.

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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$199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition MSRP US $199.99.

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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€199.999Press releasesteelseries.com/press/158-steelseries-unleashes-the-power-of-the-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-seriesRead 30 September 2026PC edition EMEA MSRP €199.99.

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

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US, EU, GB2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 30 September 2026German store, EUR prices

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, White, Magenta1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Standard Nova 7 Gen 2 product color options Black, White, Magenta with SKU 61730/61731/61732. No 7P/7X colors inherited.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product category gaming headsets, marketing game audio and PC/console gaming.

Design

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Form factor

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).

Over-ear6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Review introduction/build: over-ear circumaural earcups, standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

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

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

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Wearing style

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

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview labels Elastic Headband and two earcups. Headband is the wearing support.

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

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Flat11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review and published hardware photograph 18 show flat-swivel folding. No inward-fold mode is documented or added.

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

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.

Yes11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact standard-model review photograph shows rotation flat, rather than tilt alone. The review identifies the right-side ChatMix control and its Engine device title identifies the standard Nova 7 Gen 2.

RGB lighting

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

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design: no RGB lighting on the headset.

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

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012Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026No decorative backlighting on exact black PC 61730. The maker manual labels the power, Bluetooth and microphone-mute indicators, which are status lights and excluded from decorative lighting-zone count.

Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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

Dynamic7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 202640mm Neodymium dynamic

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

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.

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

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

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Diaphragm material

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.

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Magnet

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Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Neodymium Drivers 40 mm.

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.

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.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 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.

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.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Impedance 36 ohms.

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.

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.

105dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 105 dBSPL @ 1 kHz/1 mW

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

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.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Speaker Drivers technical section: Headphone Sensitivity 105 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz, 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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3%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion < 3%

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.

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.

Yes10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Published exact standard-model Engine device-settings screenshot shows custom playback EQ saved on the device, separately selectable for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Sonar host-only processing is documented separately. Supports device-stored EQ for those active transports. No powered EQ is claimed for passive analog listening. This exact PC evidence avoids relying on the differently tested 7P review.

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

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

1010Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Ten visible custom playback EQ control points in the exact standard-model SteelSeries GG Engine Audio screenshot. The screenshot title is Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 and the separate microphone panel is below it. Sonar host equalization and microphone presets are not counted.

EQ presets

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.

Call of Duty, Fortnite, Flat1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Confirmed named subset. Maker calls out Call of Duty and Fortnite game presets. Exact standard-model Engine screenshot separately shows Flat. The number of downloadable profiles changes, so a complete fixed catalogue is not claimed. Playback profiles are distinct from microphone profiles.10Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact PC Engine screenshot explicitly labels the playback equalizer preset Flat. This adds one confirmed name to the maker Call of Duty/Fortnite subset.

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.

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.

360° Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 360° Spatial Audio: Supported

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

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026There is no active noise cancellation

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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

69.7h=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 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.

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026ClearCast Gen 2 - Retractable Boom

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.

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.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bidirectional Noise Cancelling

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.

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.

Min100Max7,000Hz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as 100-6500Hz (BT) 100-7000Hz (2.4G). The 2.4 GHz range is stored. Microphone Bandwidth is published as 16KHz/8Bit

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

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

-12dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as -12 dBV/Pa (Near-field) -15 dBV/Pa (Far-field). Near-field value stored

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

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.

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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.

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.

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

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AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Sonar AI processes transmitted microphone speech on a Windows PC. This is software-side processing when Sonar is running, not a claim of autonomous AI processing in the headset or playback ANC. The PC maker page explicitly offers this enhancement.

Flip to mute

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No12Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/6306426/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-svartRead 7 October 2026Exact standard black SKU question is answered by retailer staff. Retraction does not automatically mute the mic. A physical mute button on the left cup is used. This is push-pull retraction, not a flip-up mute boom.

Mute button

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Mic Mute Button (item 6). Microphone chapter mic mute operation and LED.

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.

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LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product overview item 4: Microphone Mute LED

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.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official Gen 2 vs Gen 1 support article: Arctis Companion App controls sidetone and EQ in real time for Gen 2.

Adjustable sidetone

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

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/40316271228941-What-is-the-difference-between-Nova-7-and-Nova-7-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Adjust EQ, sidetone, and more on the fly in the Companion App

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

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.

No11Reviewnikktech.com/main/articles/peripherals/headsets/16720-steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-gen-2-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact-model microphone close-up shows its uncovered perforated housing. The complete standard maker package inventory supplies no separate foam cover. An internal mesh or built-in acoustic material is not a foam microphone windscreen.

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, 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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wireless Setup via USB-C dongle, Bluetooth chapter and wired 3.5 mm connection chapter. USB-C headset port charges only.

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

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.

3.5 mm TRRS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Included cable: 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm. The 4-pole end plugs into the device

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

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.

3.5 mm3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 11: 3.5 mm Wired Audio Jack on the headset

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

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.

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Longest included cable: USB-C to USB-A charging cable, 1.5 m

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

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

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.

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.

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The USB connection on the headset is only for charging the unit

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.

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.

Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026The 3.5 mm jack serves as an emergency solution in the event of battery failure

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

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

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents includes USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, and USB-A adapter.

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-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.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle with a USB-C to USB-A adapter3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Guide page 3: native USB-C multi-platform dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male adapter supplied separately.

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.

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Bluetooth

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

5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Bluetooth Support V5.0. PCWorld says Bluetooth 5.3, the maker wins

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

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.

SBC6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026The only supported Bluetooth codec is the SBC codec

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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Mix Game and Mobile Audio paragraph: hear both simultaneously, game via USB-C dongle plus music/calls Bluetooth.

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.

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.

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

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

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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, 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.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current exact PC product compatibility card says Switch 1/2. The iPhone (USB-C) card explicitly supports USB-C Wireless or BT. Base PC Black/White/Magenta scope is maintained. 7X Xbox licensing and dongle are excluded.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 standard Nova 7 Gen 2 system compatibility. Xbox wireless edition excluded.

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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Current PC product card: Switch 1/2, USB-C Wireless or BT (mic over 2.4 only). Added Switch 2 dongle input with microphone and Bluetooth rows for both Switch generations without microphone. iPhone (USB-C): USB-C Wireless or BT. iOS dongle row applies to USB-C iPhone models only. Existing original-guide dongle rows are preserved. Unstated iOS microphone flags remain absent.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Setup page: USB-A to PC and PS5/PS4, USB-C to PC, Android, Switch and Mac, all over 2.4 GHz

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.

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850mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Model 653033PN3, Rated Capacity 850 mAh

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

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No7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026The Nova 7's battery is built in

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

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13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026One installed internal 653033PN3 battery is declared for HS31. No spare battery is supplied in the complete standard PC package. This is not the two-pack hot-swap Nova Pro system.

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.

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	54
Bluetooth	No	No	42

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Battery Life technical table: 54 h 2.4 GHz, 42 h Bluetooth, 38 h simultaneous. Last mode cannot be represented by single-connection enum. No ANC or RGB.

Battery life (claimed, max)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

54h=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-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.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview USB-C Charging Jack (item 7). Charging chapter uses USB-C to USB-A cable.

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

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

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

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.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for up to 6 hours play

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

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.

6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 202650+ Hour Battery Life feature: 15 minutes charging adds 6 hours. Wireless setting not explicitly scoped.

Use while charging

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

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Connectivity/charging discussion permits using wireless playback while USB-C charges. USB port charging only.

Charging dock or stand

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None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Standard PC package has no charging dock. The documented charging arrangement uses the headset USB-C jack and cable. No maker-supported dedicated dock or contact charging system was found. Optional generic stands are not represented as a product-specific dock.

Controls

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Controls

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.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026On-Ear Controls: Volume Dial, Chat Mix Dial, Power, Pairing, Bluetooth, Mute

Volume control

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

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Overview Volume Wheel (item 5). Ordinary headset volume, Chat Mix dial separate.

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.

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.

Hardware dial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Chat Mix dial on Nova 7 and 7X. The page FAQ says the Nova 7P uses the same dial for sidetone instead

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

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

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

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

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 1: Elastic Headband7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Suspended inner headband design

Headband material

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

Stretchable fabric13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-accessories/arctis-nova-7-gen-2-headbandRead 7 October 2026Maker replacement part specifically fits the Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 family. Material of the elastic suspension strap is stretchable fabric. The separate outer frame remains steel. No unreported fibre composition is guessed.

Frame material

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.

Steel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Published as Steel Construction and premium steel construction

Ear cup material

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.

Plastic6Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review-146278Read 30 September 2026Earcups made of solid-feeling matte plastic

Ear pad material

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.

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Item 2: Airweave Ear Cushions

Replaceable ear pads

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Ear cushions are marked as accessories and replacement parts at steelseries.com/gaming-accessories

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.

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

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

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.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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

Elastic Headband, Airweave Ear Cushions, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Items marked with * as accessories and replacement parts

Software

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Companion app

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.

SteelSeries GG, Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6) and Android (Android 9). GG Engine for Windows 8.1+ and Mac OS 10.13+. Sonar needs Windows 10+

App platforms

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.

Windows, macOS, iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Software/Companion App downloads: iOS and Android Arctis Companion App. SteelSeries GG requires Windows/Mac. Sonar Windows only. Mac GG does not imply Mac Sonar.

User firmware updates

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Yes8Reviewpcworld.com/article/3014674/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-gen-2-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware updates for the headset through SteelSeries GG on PC

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.

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.

325g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Box Contents: Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset 325 g/0.72 lbs

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

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ZHK-HS313Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026FCC ID: ZHK-HS31 (Wireless Headset), ZHK-HS31TX (Transceiver)

Other certifications

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CE, RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), RED (2014/53/EU), REACH (EC) 1907/2006, UKCA14Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247789928077Read 7 October 2026Maker support page labels this attachment CE DOC_ARCTIS NOVA 7 (GEN 2).pdf. It identifies HS31 headset and HS31TX/HS31TXX transceivers and declares the listed EU programs. UKCA is established by the separately cited Gen 2 UK declaration. These are conformity declarations, not Hi-Res or voice-app certification.15Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/41247891469709Read 7 October 2026UK Declaration of Conformity explicitly names Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2, 7P Gen 2 and 7X Gen 2, models HS31/HS31TX/HS31TXX. It declares UK EMC, safety, radio and hazardous-substance regulations. Issued 2 July 2025.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 Headset, USB-C Multi-Platform Dongle, USB-C Female to USB-A Male Dongle Adapter, USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable (5 ft / 1.5 m), 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable (3.3 ft / 1 m)3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents. The product page lists only four items and leaves out the 3.5 mm cable. The guide wins

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

ARazer 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.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable	1.5	1
5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable	1	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package Contents: USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable 5 ft/1.5 m, 5-pole to 4-pole 3.5 mm Cable 3.3 ft/1 m. One each. Dongle adapter is listed separately.

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

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Links

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Product page

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.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Product title Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2. Standard 7, not 7P/7X models.

Spec 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.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-7-gen-2Read 7 October 2026Online maker technical specification sheet for the standard PC edition 61730. Public rendered-page payload supplies the complete labelled technical tables. This is not the different 7P or 7X page.

Manual

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.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gen 2 product page links PIG_Arctis_Nova_7_WL.pdf, complete guide with regulatory model HS31. First generation manual family filename alone is not proof. Current maker link resolves identity.

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.

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.

2years5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-What-does-my-warranty-cover-and-how-long-does-it-lastRead 30 September 2026EU: 2-year minimum. North America and APAC: at least 1 year

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.