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General

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Series

BlackShark3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide title names the BlackShark family. Sibling BlackShark V3 and V3 Pro use the same value.

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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

RZ04-05420100-R3U1, RZ04-0542011Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact original PC Black SKU. Console platform editions have separate identifiers and are not inherited.

61686, 61687, 61688, 61692, 61689, 61690, 61691, 61693, HS40, HS40TX, HS40TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026The 3P rows are 61686 Black, 61687 White, 61688 Aqua and 61692 Lavender. The 3X rows are on the Xbox page. HS40, HS40TX and HS40TXX are the regulatory models from the declarations of conformity.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 202661689, 61690, 61691 and 61693. A separate Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for PC edition (61775 and later) and a Fortnite edition appeared in 2026. They are not stored because their hardware match was not checked.4Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/37160573591437Read 14 October 2026Regulatory models HS40, HS40TX, HS40TXX.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119059510, 810052988429, 5707119059534, 810052988436, 5707119059558, 810052988443, 5707119061315, 810052989266, 5707119059572, 810052988450, 5707119059596, 810052988467, 5707119059619, 810052988474, 5707119061339, 8100529892731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Each 3P and 3X variant page gives an EAN-13 and a UPC-A in its product data. The EAN-13 is used for the variant row.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Variant pages 61689 to 61693 give each EAN-13 and UPC-A.

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

29 July 20254Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 8 October 2026

3 June 20253Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Press release dated June 3, 2025 introduces the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Series.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Live US store page sells the 3P and 3X in four colours.

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

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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.

$99.996Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/ive-been-testing-razers-new-budget-headset-but-its-not-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-barracuda-x-chromaRead 10 October 2026Review published two days after the 2025-07-29 launch says the headset is $99.99 at Razer, and the same page gives a UK price of 99.99 GBP at Razer. The US price is read as excluding sales tax. Later sale prices are not used.

$109.991Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026The press release gives NA 109.99 USD MSRP. The live store price is the same for the black 3P and 3X, and some colours are discounted.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Arctis Nova 3P/3X Wireless: NA 109.99 USD, APAC 109.99. Excludes tax.

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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€109.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026EMEA 109.99 EUR. VAT treatment is not stated and EMEA prices usually include it.

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

GB, US6Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/ive-been-testing-razers-new-budget-headset-but-its-not-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-barracuda-x-chromaRead 10 October 2026Review names a US price and a UK price at Razer for this exact headset. Documented markets only, not an exhaustive list. Console editions are not covered.

US, EU3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026The release states MSRP for NA, EMEA and APAC. US and EU are stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Black, White, Aqua, Lavender1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026The release lists black, white, aqua and lavender.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU title says over-the-ear. Its product photo and original manual show the headband wearing style.

Over-ear11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00717466.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Ear coupling Circumaural.

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

Closed8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/rz04-05420100-r3m1/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-black-wireless-headsetRead 10 October 2026Spec tab for RZ04-05420100-R3M1, the EU Black SKU: acoustics Closed back headphones.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00705867.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec tab for RZ04-05420100-R3M1: Headphones configuration Closed back.

Closed11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00717466.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: Headphones configuration Closed back.

Wearing style

Headband5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026

Headband3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: stretchy secondary fabric headband and height-adjustable arms on a headband design.

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

None8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/rz04-05420100-r3m1/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-black-wireless-headsetRead 10 October 2026Same spec tab: foldable design No. The model number differs from the stored US PC SKU, which is the same headset. Fold and enclosure are physical design facts.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00705867.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same spec tab: Foldable No.

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

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RGB lighting

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

No11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00717466.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec tab: LED RGB No.

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

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Publicly indexed exact RZ04-054201 maker Full Technical Specifications table states Customized Dynamic 50 mm Drivers. Direct support page redirects to a pre-page check. No check was bypassed.

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

50mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact PC SKU acoustic range. No wired/active measurement condition is separately specified.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: Headphone Frequency Response 20-22,000 Hz. No test standard is given.

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.

32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker specifies 32 ohms at 1 kHz. Power state is not specified.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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.

106dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026106 dBSPL per mW at 1 kHz measured by HATS. This is a maker claim, not an independent measured field.

107dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: 107 dBSPL @ 1kHz/1mW.

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

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 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%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: less than 1 percent. The test level is not stated.

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.

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

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EQ presets

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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.

7.1 Surround Sound1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Razer 7.1 Surround Sound requires Windows 10 64-bit or later. THX and Pro-model profiles do not apply.

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Microsoft Spatial Sound1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: 360° Spatial Audio supported. The press release says it is fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 9 provides a 7.1 Surround Sound activation code after product registration. Windows 10 64-bit or later is required.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: no active noise cancelation.

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

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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.

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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.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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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

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Bass is emphasised between 100 and 200 Hz and there is a dip between 300 and 600 Hz. Treble peaks sit at 3 to 5 kHz and 8 to 10 kHz with a dip near 6 kHz. The curve changed a lot between fittings.8Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Summary of SoundGuys' measured curve for the Nova 3X replacement retail unit against the SoundGuys house curve. The review says measurements vary a lot between fittings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 X HyperSpeed

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BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	22.2

Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test: 22 hours 12 minutes over the 2.4GHz dongle on the Nova 3X. The unit tested, original or retail replacement, is not stated. App 3.0.0. Stored as 22.2 hours. The review calls this a bit less than the advertised 30+ hours. The maker does not publish its test volume or conditions, so the gap is not explained further.

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

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22.2h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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 boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Detachable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: ClearCast Gen 2.X, detachable boom. Product images are titled detachable mic. A retailer lists the mic as retractable, which the maker and reviewers contradict.

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.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker names the microphone Cardioid and also describes it as unidirectional. Cardioid uses the explicit product name, not an inferred subtype.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: Bidirectional Noise Cancelling.

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

13Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026What's inside lists one detachable HyperClear cardioid 9.9 mm mic. No second voice or ANC microphone is listed.10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 10 October 2026Spec table: microphone Count 1, detachable. Matches the single detachable boom microphone in the maker box list. SoundGuys also lists a Designed for Xbox certification and a 270 min full charge, which are not stored because they conflict with the PC SKU and the maker guide.

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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.

Min60 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: Microphone Frequency Response (Wireless) 100-10,000 Hz.

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

-42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker states -42 ± 3 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz. Stored -42 is the published nominal value, not an independent test.

-12dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: -12 dBV/Pa, listed for the wireless connection.

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

60dB7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Maker publishes at least 60 dB, not an exact measured result. Its reference bandwidth and test conditions are not stated. Publicly indexed support table, direct support page unavailable.

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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.

32kHz7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Exact maker support table gives microphone sampling rate 32 kHz. This is distinct from playback sampling rate. Publicly indexed table, direct support page unavailable.

32kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: Microphone Bandwidth 32KHz/16Bit. The press release calls it 32KHz/16bit audio. The route is the wireless connection.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

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

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 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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Physical mute marker7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: the mute button stays protruded when muted and sits flush when active.

Sidetone

Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ says the right-hand roller controls microphone sidetone. A TechRadar review calls it a game/chat wheel, which is not imported.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: mic volume and sidetone levels can be adjusted in the app.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: sidetone level is adjustable in the app.

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

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: noise rejection is likely helped by the foam covering on the boom mic. The maker box includes a Microphone Pop Filter.

Connectivity

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

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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

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

USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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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-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-C10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: controls on the rear-left earcup are a mute button, volume wheel, power button, then a USB-C connection and the 3.5 mm detachable mic input. Tested on the Nova 3X.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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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.

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

Included3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 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-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 7 shows the native USB-C receiver and supplied USB-A adapter cable. Both does not apply because the receiver has only one native plug.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

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

5.35Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026Exact RZ04-05420100-R3U1 retailer feature text states Bluetooth 5.3. AI-generated customer and Q&A text are not used.

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

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

SBC7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Exact maker support table explicitly lists SBC. Other codecs are not inferred from Bluetooth 5.3. Evidence was read in the publicly indexed table because direct support redirected.

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.3 supporting AAC and SBC codecs. Tested on the Nova 3X.

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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No9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: you cannot connect two Bluetooth devices at once. The spec table in the same review marks multipoint as Yes, which refers to a 2.4GHz dongle plus one Bluetooth phone.

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.

No2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says no simultaneous audio. SmartSwitch switches between proprietary wireless and Bluetooth.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: Quick-Switch Yes (Not simultaneous). Tom's Guide says both sources can play at once on a PS5. The maker value is stored.7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: you cannot use the 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections simultaneously, only one at a time.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 12 names a selectable gaming mode in Razer Audio. No numeric delay is inferred.

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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 X HyperSpeed

Connection	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	25

Source7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls this the minimum 2.4 GHz latency, 25 ms. Host, firmware and test method are not stated. It is not an independent latency measurement or a guarantee for every host. Publicly indexed exact-model support table, direct support page unavailable.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless

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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, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026PC SKU page specifically supports PS4/PS5, PC/Mac and Bluetooth mobile devices. This does not grant Xbox support to the PC receiver.

Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker compatibility tags for the 3P page: Mac, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, VR. The 3X page adds Xbox and also keeps PlayStation. Per-platform detail comes from Tom's Guide.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 20263X compatibility tags: Mac, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, VR, Xbox.9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the 3X works with Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One. The 3P works with PS5 and PS4. Both work with Switch 2, Switch, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 2.

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 X HyperSpeed

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 8 documents Windows default input/output selection in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes. Printed pages 9-13 document Android/iOS Bluetooth setup. Other routes are not guessed.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: the small USB-C dongle swaps between Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, Meta Quest, handhelds and USB-C phones and tablets. Bluetooth 5.3 is for mobile and everything else. Android over the dongle and Bluetooth, and iOS over Bluetooth, follow the mobile and USB-C wording.9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the 3P was tested with an OG Switch, Switch 2, MacBook Pro M1 and PS5 Slim through the dongle.

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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490mAh12Retailer pageshi.com/product/50594934/SteelSeries-Arctis-Nova-3PRead 14 October 2026Reseller spec listings for the 3P and 3X (SHI and Connection) give a lithium-ion battery of 490 mAh and a run time of up to 40 hours. The pages block direct fetch, so the figure was read from search result extracts.

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

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

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

ARazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	70

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker up-to-70-hour claim explicitly uses 2.4 GHz. Model has no playback ANC or decorative lighting. Volume, firmware and spatial mode are not specified.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	30
Bluetooth	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: up to 30 hours on 2.4GHz Wireless or 40 hours on Bluetooth. Test conditions are not stated.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: a standard single charge gives up to 30+ hours in 2.4G and up to 40+ hours in Bluetooth.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-C3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: optimized USB-C fast charge.

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

240min3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 5 states a depleted battery fully charges in approximately four hours through a computer USB port with the provided cable. This takes precedence over the current webpage approximate 4.5-hour FAQ.

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

15min2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker spec: USB-C Fast Charge 15 mins for up to 9 hours play.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

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

6h2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ says approximately six hours after fifteen minutes of charging. Playback mode and volume are not stated.

9h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

Use while charging

Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly allows wired USB audio while charging.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Dial3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 2 and 16 show the volume wheel, sidetone roller and buttons. The sidetone roller is not a game/chat control.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker on-ear controls: Volume/ChatMix Dial, Power/Pairing/Quick-Switch Button and Mute Button. The dial is stored as a volume wheel and a chat mix wheel.

Volume control

Wheel3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wheel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 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.

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Hardware dial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker lists a Volume/ChatMix Dial. ChatMix on PC needs SteelSeries GG Sonar on Windows 10 or later.

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

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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

Padded3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Suspension strap7Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-review-lost-in-transmission-138951Read 14 October 2026Review: signature suspension headband.

Headband material

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Frame material

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Hybrid fabric and leatherette memory foam cushions1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Breathable memory foam3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: removable ear cushions with breathable memory foam.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: removable ear cushions. The user-replaceable parts list is built from this and from the detachable microphone.

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.

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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.

Width45Height65mm(1.8 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly lists inner earcup width 45 mm and length 65 mm. Length is the vertical opening axis. Depth is unknown.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Ear cushions, Detachable boom microphone3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026Release: removable ear cushions and a detachable microphone. Reviewers confirm the detachable boom.

Software

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Companion app

Razer Synapse and Razer Audio3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Arctis App (mobile), SteelSeries GG Engine and Sonar (PC)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Maker software list: Arctis Companion App for iOS 15.6 and Android 9, GG Engine for Windows 8.1 and Mac OS 10.13, GG Sonar for Windows 10.

App platforms

Windows, Android, iOS3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

User firmware updates

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Dimensions and weight

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

270g(9.5 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker unqualified 270 g. Inclusion of detachable microphone is not separately stated.

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026The product text and press release say 260 g. Whether the boom microphone is included is not stated.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/155-steelseries-unveils-the-arctis-nova-3-wireless-series-headsets-x-arctisRead 14 October 2026

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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Other certifications

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FCC Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (HS40, HS40TX, HS40TXX), UK Declaration of Conformity (HS40, HS40TX, HS40TXX)4Regulatory filingsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/37160573591437Read 14 October 2026FCC SDoC dated 2025-02-11 for marketing name Arctis Nova 3 Wireless, models HS40, HS40TX and HS40TXX. It is a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity, so there is no FCC ID.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/37160266900109Read 14 October 2026UK Declaration of Conformity dated 2025-03-12 lists Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and ETSI EN 300 328 for models HS40, HS40TX and HS40TXX.

In the box

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In the box

Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle, Detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid 9.9 mm Mic, Type A to Type C cable, Type A to Type C adapter cable, Important Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Arctis Nova 3P Wireless Headset, Arctis Nova 3X Wireless Headset, Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable (1 ft / 0.3m), Microphone Pop Filter1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Box content differs by edition: the 3X box adds a USB-C to USB-A adapter.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 20263X box content adds the USB-C to USB-A adapter.

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

ARazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1
USB-A to USB-C adapter cable	1

Source3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 shows one playback/charging cable and one receiver adapter cable. Their lengths are not published here.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.3	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026Box lists a 1 ft (0.3 m) USB-C to USB-C charging cable. The 3X adapter is not a cable and is not counted.

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-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

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Manual

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdf3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original PC master guide, 34 pages, has image-based text. Every page was OCR-read and package, charging and control illustrations were visually checked.

support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37458643882253-Arctis-Nova-3P-Wireless-User-Manual-and-Product-Information-Guide6Owner's manualsupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37458643882253-Arctis-Nova-3P-Wireless-User-Manual-and-Product-Information-GuideRead 14 October 2026Maker support article Arctis Nova 3P Wireless User Manual and Product Information Guide. The support site blocks agents, so only its title and link were read from search results. The 3X has its own article.

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.

2years3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Selected US PC SKU. Printed page 4 states a two-year maker warranty. Regional conditions apply. Statutory rights are excluded.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-3Read 14 October 2026US store product data: SteelSeries Limited Warranty, 12 months.

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