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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-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

61661, HS321Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Maker page embedded color variations map 61661 to Obsidian and 61663 to Sage & Gold. Only Obsidian is the reference. Regulatory guide calls headset HS32.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119048187, 8100529820906Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Obsidian 61661 maker structured Product gives gtin13 5707119048187 and gtin12 810052982090. Sage Gold 61663 has different identifiers and is excluded.

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.

30 September 20254Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Chicago September 30, 2025 official launch.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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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$599.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Available September 30 official MSRP NA USD 599.99. US excluding tax. Color editions use the same launch package and price.

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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€649.994Press releasesteelseries.com/press/157-steelseries-new-flagship-arctis-nova-elite-brings-audiophile-grade-soundRead 8 October 2026Official EMEA launch retail MSRP EUR 649.99, including VAT as published. Not a current retail listing or later sale price.

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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US12Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/700091/steelseries-nova-elite-wrls-hdst-blkRead 8 October 2026US Micro Center retail listing for black Arctis Nova Elite. Obsidian 61661 exact reference is corroborated by the selected maker page.

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.

Obsidian1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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-ear8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026Key Specifications explicitly says Over-ear, closed-back. Same universal hardware in Sage Gold review and Obsidian reference.

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.

Closed8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Wearing style

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

Headband1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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

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Flat5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Design section explicitly says cups rotate flat, without inward folding.

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.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026

RGB lighting

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

No10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/steelseries-arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Public technical specification Control Rgb Lighting: No. Status/mute LEDs are not decorative RGB.

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

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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.

Dynamic10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/steelseries-arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Public Sound technical specification says Dynamic driver. Maker carbon-fiber/brass construction alone is not used to infer the transducer type. Its contradictory 105 dB/mW sensitivity is excluded in favor of maker 101 dB SPL/1 mW.

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.

40mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Carbon fiber1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

Magnet

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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.

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.

Min10 HzMax40 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section single acoustic frequency response 10-40000 Hz. Not stored as wireless transmission bandwidth.

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.

38Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section 38 ohms. No power-state or test-frequency qualification given.

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.

101dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026101 dB SPL at 1 kHz with 1 mW input. No powered/passive distinction is stated.

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 mW2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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1%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speakers section explicitly less than 1%. Stored upper bound 1 with less-than qualifier here. Test level is not published.

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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96kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 202624-bit/96 kHz transmission over GameHub 2.4 GHz and supported Bluetooth high-resolution paths. Direct headset USB-C is charging-only.

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

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24bits1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/arctis-nova-elite-user-guide-tips-and-tricksRead 8 October 2026Arctis Companion section explicitly says separate EQ profiles for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth are always saved. Bluetooth works without the GameHub, so this is not solely receiver software EQ.

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

103Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 12-13 list adjustable 10-band playback EQ separately for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Microphone also has 10 bands but is excluded. GG parametric software EQ is separate.

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.

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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.

Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic, SteelSeries Sonar Surround, DTS Headphone, Dolby Atmos2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026360 Spatial Audio list. DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos footnote says sold separately. Platform/software restrictions apply.

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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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official sheet explicitly marks paid DTS Headphone and Dolby Atmos licences sold separately. Free host spatial audio compatibility does not count as an included paid licence.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Hybrid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Microphones section explicitly states 4-mic hybrid active noise cancellation. Speech microphones are separate.

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.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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No5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Transparency section explicitly says the Elite lacks dedicated wind-reduction for ANC.

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

Default tuning has a dip near 5 kHz and a peak near 8 kHz. ANC changes the bass response, so EQ settings can depend on ANC state.5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements against SoundGuys house target, default tuning, stock pads. ANC-on/off bass comparison is stated. Test firmware and numerical deviation are not supplied.

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

Boom-microphone samples retain speech against loud air-duster noise with maximum AI rejection, with more processing artifacts than lower settings.5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Public microphone demo/testing with compressed-air duster, maximum AI rejection. No numeric SNR or acoustic bandwidth is inferred. Secondary built-in speech mic is less clear than boom.

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 Elite

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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 boom2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Bidirectional2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026ClearCast boom bidirectional. Secondary on-ear mic is omnidirectional. Main speech mic is the retractable boom.

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

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28Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026Key Specifications explicitly lists two voice microphones: one retractable boom and one on-ear mic. Four ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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.

Min100 HzMax14 kHz9Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-vs-steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Features and audio quality explicitly gives Elite boom acoustic response 100-14000 Hz, separately from Pro Wireless 100-6500 Hz. Independent secondary stated specification, not a microphone measurement or 32 kHz sampling rate.

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.

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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.

32kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Dual Microphone Modes explicitly gives 32 kHz sampling for boom and secondary speech microphone. This is not acoustic microphone response.

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-eliteRead 8 October 2026Mic with On-Board AI Noise Rejection, across platforms. Sonar processing is an additional PC option.

Flip to mute

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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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 mic5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Microphone section explicitly observes a visible red light illuminating on the mic when muted.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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.

Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headset 3.5 mm audio and 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth wireless. Three GameHub USB-C host ports feed proprietary 2.4 GHz, not direct USB-C headphone playback.

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 TRRS8Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-reviewRead 8 October 2026In the Box identifies 3.5 mm 5-pole headset end to 3.5 mm 4-pole source plug. Source 4-pole plug is TRRS. The proprietary headset-end contact count has no dedicated schema field.

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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

No5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly states direct headset USB-C carries charging only, not audio. USB host ports on GameHub are separate.

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.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Analog 3.5 mm powers headset off, disabling EQ/ANC, while passive playback and boom mic still work.

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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026GameHub has native USB-C host connectors. Supplied USB-A cables do not make a native USB-A connector.

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

5.32Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

SBC, LC3, LC3+2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3+LE Audio explicitly names SBC, LC3, LC3+ and multipoint. Host codec support and firmware conditions apply.

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

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth section explicitly states both streams play simultaneously. GameHub mixes USB1 with either USB2 or USB3, plus Bluetooth and analog line input. Not all three USB streams mix at once.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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GameHub with 3 USB-C host inputs, 3.5 mm line input/output and spare-battery charger3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 Elite

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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, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS, Meta Quest3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 3 names Xbox One in addition to Series S/X. Official specs extend USB-C wireless/Bluetooth support to Switch 2, iPhone, Android and Meta Quest 2/3. Platform path microphone cells stay unknown unless independently proved.

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 Elite

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Android	2.4 GHz
iOS	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Meta Quest	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026GameHub links to host through USB and transmits to headset over 2.4 GHz. Xbox uses designated third port. Switch TV mode and USB-C mobile/Quest paths are maker-stated. Bluetooth rows are exact named routes from official spec sheet.

Official licence

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Microsoft Xbox2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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670mAh3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory battery information, printed page 62, identifies supplied NP-45A pack with rated 3.7 V, capacity 670 mAh and energy 2.479 Wh. Chinese regulatory text explicitly calls 670 mAh rated capacity. Official specification sheet separately gives 700 mAh typical. Stored value uses rated one-pack capacity.

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

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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22Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 Elite

Hours (h)
30

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two hot-swappable batteries rated 30 hours EACH. Stores one-pack runtime, not 60-hour combined rotation. Connection, ANC, codec and volume not specified.

Battery life (claimed, max)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=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-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

15min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

4h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB Fast Charge 15 min for up to 4 hours of play. ANC and volume conditions are not stated.

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.

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Charging dock or stand

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Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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, Dial3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 dial3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 10-11 volume/control wheel switches to ChatMix on PC/Xbox. PC requires Sonar download. PlayStation does not support ChatMix. SourceMix is separate from game/chat balancing.

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 strap1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026Comfortable section explicitly describes suspended inner headband.

Headband material

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

Faux leather exterior with cloth suspension strap5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026

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.

Cold-rolled steel and die-cast aluminum1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

Vegan leather over memory foam1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes5Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-elite-review-143999Read 8 October 2026Public review explicitly says pads can be replaced. Maker sells exact Elite replacement cushions.

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

Battery packs, Magnetic speaker plates, Suspension headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual describes battery swaps, magnetic plate removal/replacement and adjustable elastic headband mounting. Ear pads are added separately when supported by maker replacement page.

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 and Arctis Companion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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, Android2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Arctis App requires iOS 15.6/Android 9 or above. GG requires Windows 10 or MacOS 10.13 or above. Sonar capabilities are limited to Windows.

User firmware updates

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Yes7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/arctis-nova-elite-user-guide-tips-and-tricksRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly says headset firmware can be updated through SteelSeries GG on PC or Mac.

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.

380g(13.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphones 380 g as published, no detachable-cable qualification.

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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Width168.4Height192.6Depth88.7mm(6.6 × 7.6 × 3.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Design Dimensions HxWxD: 192.6x168.4x88.7 mm. Reordered to schema WxHxD. Carrying-case folded thickness is not a headset dimension.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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ZHK-HS323Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory section explicitly identifies headset FCC ID ZHK-HS32, model HS32. GameHub ZHK-HS32TX is separate and excluded.

Other certifications

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TCO Certified13Certification listtcocertified.com/product-finder/indexRead 8 October 2026Official TCO Product Finder lists ARCTIS NOVA ELITE in Headsets, certified 2026-08-13 and valid until 2027-11-19. Exact HS32 manual also contains the TCO Certified statement. Later certification is not described as a launch certification.

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 Elite headset, Wireless GameHub, Second lithium-ion battery, 3 USB-C to USB-A cables, 3.5 mm audio cable, Microphone pop filter, Headset carry bag, Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 Elite

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1.5	3
3.5 mm analog audio	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Soft3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide Package Contents says Headset Carry Bag. Public SoundGuys review describes soft leather pouch. Not a rigid hard-shell case.

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-elite1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 20266Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-eliteRead 8 October 2026

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.

media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.steelseriescdn.com/filer_public/64/1f/641f4ffb-f816-4055-b1c5-8e16e4bb8e27/an_elite_specs_light.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official two-page Arctis Nova Elite specification sheet. Both colors share the documented headset, GameHub and audio design.

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/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_nova_elite_pig_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

1year11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-How-do-I-claim-my-warranty-and-what-does-it-coverRead 8 October 2026North American standard limited warranty at least 1 year. US Obsidian reference. Optional/member extended coverage, European statutory/minimum cover and refurb warranties are excluded. Exact US Micro Center listing corroborates 1 year.

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