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If you want a wired, zero-latency connection you can plug into a PS5, Switch, PC or phone and never think about charging, choose Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK; if you need true wireless freedom with a charging case, active gaming mode and all-day portability, choose Black Shark Gaming Earbuds.
• Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK — biggest strength: a wired 3.5 mm connection with dual drivers and a 15 mm driver size, plus an in-line mic and USB-C volume control. No battery, no pairing, no latency.
• Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK — biggest trade-off: it's a cable. You're tethered to your device, there's no charging case, and it only works with something that has a 3.5 mm jack or the right adapter.
• Black Shark Gaming Earbuds — biggest strength: true wireless Bluetooth 5.2 with a low-latency gaming mode down to 35 ms, four microphones, IPX5 water resistance and a charging case rated for up to 20 hours total.
• Black Shark Gaming Earbuds — biggest trade-off: you depend on battery and Bluetooth. Latency is low but never zero, and the stated warranty is short.
• Who each pick is for: Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK for desk and console players who want a plug-and-play wired set; Black Shark Gaming Earbuds for people who move between phone, tablet and PC and hate cables.
The G333-BK is a wired in-ear set built around two audio drivers per side. That dual-driver arrangement is the interesting part: instead of asking one driver to do everything, the design splits mid, treble and bass duties so the sound stays detailed across the range. The driver size listed is 15 mm, which is large for an in-ear, and it lines up with the "immersive gaming" pitch — you get a fuller low end than a typical single-driver bud. The housing mixes plastic and aluminum in black, and the set ships with a protective case, so it's meant to be carried around without being babied.
What makes this one easy to recommend is the connection. It's a 3.5 mm jack, wired, AUX — the least dramatic spec on the sheet and the most useful one. Plug it into a PS5 controller, a Switch, a PC or a phone and you're done. There's an in-line microphone for chat and calls, and a USB-C volume control on the cable, so you're not digging through menus mid-match. Nothing to pair, nothing to charge, nothing to drop out.
Who should buy it: console and desktop players who sit in one place, anyone who's tired of earbuds dying mid-session, and people who want one set that works across PS5, PS4, Switch, PC and smartphones. Who should skip it: if you mainly listen on a phone with no headphone jack, or if you want to walk around untethered, this isn't the tool. The cable is the whole point, and it's also the whole limitation.
The Black Shark set (model T2) is true wireless: two buds plus a charging case, connected over Bluetooth 5.2 with a stated range of 10 meters. The headline number is latency — 35 ms in gaming mode, with the product information listing 45 ms as the audio latency figure. Either way, that's the category where wireless earbuds usually fall apart, and this is Black Shark's attempt to fix it. Flip into gaming mode and the audio sync tightens up; flip into music mode and you get the tuning the 10 mm dynamic drivers were built for, with a 20 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency range.
The rest of the sheet is about living with them. Four microphones total — two per bud — so you can take calls or talk to your squad on one bud or both. Touch controls for media, sound isolation as the noise-control method, and different ear tip sizes for fit. IPX5 means sweat and light rain are fine, which is why the listing leans into sport, workout and commute use. Battery is 5 hours per charge with the case adding up to 15 more for roughly 20 hours total, and the case itself recharges in about 1.5 hours.
Who should buy it: commuters, phone and tablet gamers, and anyone who wants one pair for gaming, music and the gym. Who should skip it: competitive players who want literally zero latency, and anyone who'd rather not manage battery. Note the warranty description is 3 months, which is short — worth knowing before you commit.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for latency → Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. A wired 3.5 mm connection has no wireless delay at all. The Black Shark's 35 ms gaming mode is impressive for Bluetooth, but it's still Bluetooth.
• Best for portability → Black Shark Gaming Earbuds. Two buds in a pocketable case beat a dangling cable every time.
• Best for console and PC desk setups → Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. PS5, PS4, Switch and PC are named as compatible, and the in-line mic plus USB-C volume control keep chat and volume in reach.
• Best for calls and voice chat flexibility → Black Shark Gaming Earbuds. Four mics and single-bud use give you more ways to talk.
• Best for workouts and weather → Black Shark Gaming Earbuds. IPX5 water resistance and a secure in-ear fit are made for sweat and light rain; the wired set has no water rating listed.
• Best for sound detail on a budget-minded wired setup → Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. Dual drivers and a 15 mm driver size are a serious spec for an in-ear.
• Best for people who hate charging → Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. Nothing to top up, ever.
If I had to pick one, I'd buy the Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. In my opinion, the wired 3.5 mm connection, dual drivers and in-line mic cover the most common gaming setup with zero fuss, and there's no battery to manage before a session. That said, I'd point anyone who games on a phone, commutes or works out toward the Black Shark Gaming Earbuds — the wireless freedom, 35 ms gaming mode and IPX5 rating fit that life better than a cable ever will. Two different jobs, two honest answers.
The Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK. It's a wired 3.5 mm set explicitly listed as compatible with PS5, PS4, Switch, PC and smartphones, with an in-line mic and USB-C volume control. The Black Shark buds are Bluetooth, and a PlayStation console won't pair with them directly.
There is some, but it's small. Gaming mode is rated at 35 ms of latency, with the product information listing 45 ms. That's low for Bluetooth and fine for most players, but a wired connection like the G333-BK has none at all.
The Black Shark Gaming Earbuds, by definition — the G333-BK has no battery. Black Shark rates 5 hours per charge and up to 15 more from the case, about 20 hours total, with roughly 1.5 hours to recharge the case.
They carry an IPX5 rating, which covers sweat and light rain — good for workouts and commutes, but not for swimming or full submersion. The Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK has no water-resistance rating listed, so keep it dry.
Pick the Logicool G Hiarkio G333-BK if you play at a desk or console and want a guaranteed, delay-free connection. Pick the Black Shark Gaming Earbuds if you move around, take calls and listen to music on the go. If price matters to you, check the current price on Amazon for both before deciding — the numbers move, and the page has a button for that.
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