Razer gaming headset featuring active noise cancellation drops to $164.99
Razer's BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset is currently on sale for $164.99 at Woot, a discount of nearly $100 off its usual price. The deal is notable because it brings active noise cancellation, typically found only in pricier products, to a gaming headset under $200, making it a rare bargain for console and PC players who want premium features without the usual price tag.
The Xbox-branded version is recommended as the best buy since it also works with PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. It costs just $35 more than the discounted older BlackShark V2 Pro, but adds ANC and simultaneous audio across 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections, though the Woot deal only carries a 90-day warranty. The headset connects primarily via a low-latency 2.4GHz USB transmitter, while its Bluetooth 5.3 support and removable boom mic let it double as everyday headphones. A special edition tied to Riot's fighting game 2XKO is also available for $149.99.
In short
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro headset discounted to $164.99 at Woot.
- Xbox model works across PS5, PC, Switch and mobile too.
- Adds ANC and dual wireless connectivity versus the older V2 Pro.
Explained simply
Gaming headsets are designed to deliver game audio and let players speak to teammates, often through a microphone attached to the headset. Many connect wirelessly using a USB transmitter, while Bluetooth can make them useful with phones and other devices too.
Active noise cancellation, or ANC, uses microphones and processing to reduce some surrounding sounds. It is common in higher-priced headphones, but less common in gaming headsets, where wireless performance, microphone quality and compatibility across consoles and computers are also key considerations.
Razer is a gaming hardware company, and its BlackShark range includes headsets for players on different devices. Comparing a headset’s connections and included warranty can help show whether it suits a player’s setup and needs.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off”.