In esports, audio isn’t just part of the game – it drives the game. A single footstep can reveal a flank. A tight callout can turn a losing fight into a clutch. From competitive queues to championship stages, players rely on gear that delivers clarity, comfort, and total confidence under pressure.
Now, Razer is officially recognized as the #1 Headset Brand on ProSettings, highlighted in their end-year feature “Razer Becomes the #1 Headset Brand on ProSettings.net”. For us, this milestone isn’t about a ranking. It’s about the pros and everyday players who made that recognition possible.
For years, we’ve worked closely with the community —at LANs, bootcamps, tournaments, and home setups—to refine every headset we build. Champions like NiKo, 9-Time Counter-Strike Championship MVP, and Shotzzy, 3-Time Call of Duty World Champion, helped shape a headset line designed for lasting comfort and competitive precision.
Enter the Razer BlackShark Line
When the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro launched, the goal was simple: build an esports headset that feels weightless, sounds precise, and performs consistently across marathon training sessions. Its breathable cushions, ultra-light frame, and pressure-free fit made it a natural choice for players who spend hours in scrims every day.
Paired with Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm Drivers for competitive audio detail and the HyperClear Super Wideband Mic for crisp, team-ready comms, it quickly rose to the top of ProSettings as the most-used headset among pros. This also marked the start of our journey to becoming the #1 Headset Brand on the platform.
Evolving With the Game: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The evolution continued with the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro. We enhanced wireless performance with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 for near instant audio response and introduced the HyperClear Full Band 12 mm Mic for clearer voice pickup in any setting.
But we stayed true to what pros valued the most: sound, comfort, and reliable connectivity. We kept the lightweight fit, clarity, and tournament-trusted comfort players loved, and refined it with faster wireless performance, improved voice pickup, and enhanced durability. The result is a headset built for competitive advantage, delivering instant audio response and clear comms in any environment.
Just months later, ProSettings highlighted the Razer BlackShark line’s rapid rise in adoption, becoming the most-used headset in titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and League of Legends.
Why Pros Trust the BlackShark Line
Players consistently point to three core reasons why the Razer BlackShark line became their default choice:
- All-day comfort: Cushions that stay soft and breathable through marathon sessions, with a flexible build that fits securely and holds up under pressure.
- Team-ready comms: A detachable mic that keeps your voice sharp and cuts down background noise, so teammates never miss a call.
- Competitive detail: Razer TriForce drivers are tuned for crystal-clear audio and precise positional cues, allowing players to hear footsteps, reloads, and movement with confidence in competitive play.
“Clear, distortion-free mic clarity keeps my calls precise.” – Zellsis, VALORANT Masters Madrid 2024 Champion
Designed with Pros, Refined by You
At Razer, For Gamers. By Gamers. isn’t just a motto – it’s our development process.
With the Razer BlackShark line, this meant sitting down with pros and gathering direct feedback on the things that matter most in competition.
We sat down with players to understand what actually matters in the heat of a match:
- Clamp force during long scrims
- Mic pickup accuracy in noisy rooms
- Hinge durability
- Cushion comfort during constant adjustment and travel
Their feedback went straight into engineering iterations. We strengthened the headband, refined ear cushion materials, tuned the mic for clearer voice isolation, and reworked internal components for durability. Each change was tested, refined, and tested again until it met both pro standards and everyday usability.
It is a simple approach: build, test, refine, repeat. It is what ensures the Razer BlackShark feels just as good in a pro’s practice room as it does in your setup at home.
“I’ve tried a bunch of Pro Headsets, this one finally nailed the balance of the mic, sound and comfort.” – NiKo, 9-Time Counter-Strike Championship MVP
The Road Ahead
Our journey doesn’t end with becoming the #1 Headset Brand on ProSettings. If anything, it raises the bar. The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro continues to lead on the esports stage, while our broader headset lineup explores new audio experiences for all gamers. And as always, the community, you, will shape what comes next.
Every scrim, every rank session, every honest review helps us refine the cushions, mics, drivers, and connectivity that define the BlackShark line. Because recognition only matters if we continue delivering on the promise behind it: a headset built for players who expect the best.
We can’t wait for more of you to experience what the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is all about.
