Razer - BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Can't really give an objective answer, because I tested just a few of them. I had/have ISK HD9999 with Creative G6, JBL Quantum 400, Arctis Nova 7X, Razer Blackshark Pro V2 2023, Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless, JBL Quantum 910X, Sony WH-1000XM5. So far, for gaming I LOVE Quantum 910X the most. I'm using them exclusively for gaming since I got them.

What this guy said...i got razer blacksharks for gaming with an EQ curve that i like for mostly any game, and i use IEMs when im REALLY listening to music, or airpods when im in a car, walking, or conversing with people.

Ive had some trash luck with headsets. But here we go: Corsair HS80 has been my favorite so far. Good sound, loud, decent surround with dolby atmos. Floating headband not for everyone but I find it comfy. Razer Kraken v3 pro, the hypersense is fun, but the battery life is pitiful and my synapse would never recognize it. Razer Blackshark 2023 pro. Comfy, ok sound, not loud enough for me. Steelseries Arctis 5. Sonar can step on a pile of D4s and legos. Headset sounds good, software just too annoying for my liking. Would constantly change my non headset sound settings. Turtle Beach Atlas Air. A rare open back wireless headset. Sounds great, also software issues. If I went to change the volume it'd go from 0 to 100 or 100 to 0. couldn't get that to change. Would do it if I set it in windows or on the headset. If they'd all work perfect, The turtle beach sounded best to me. HS80 is a close second. Decent mic on it, would recommend a desktop mic if you're worried about that though.

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 are a piece of crap. Right now they are back with reseller on warranty. 2 times the same issue of buzzing in headphones, like a constant buzz noise. This is great, it needs more upvotes for people to see it when searching for new headphones through reddit reviews.

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023. Have 3 of them, after watching many many reviews of lots of different group comparison, I went with them as the microphone quality for a headset was viewed to be one of the if not the best quality.

No issues, can tweak the eq in software and also a volume knob on headset and a mic mute button. You can also switch eq profiles using button on headset.

Open backs have better sound quality and sound stage than closed backs, but they lack features most gamers would appreciate, such as being wireless and having a built in microphone. Also, they don't leak or let in sound as much, and they won't require a dac or amp like higher end open backs do. You'll have to figure out which of these are more important to him, but either way he'll appreciate whatever you buy him a lot. If you decide on closed back, I recommend the Razer Blackshark V2 pro (2023), outstanding microphone and battery life

Tbh I’m searching for another set just for fun. I can’t seem to find anything better then my Razor Blackshark Pro 2023. The mic is litaraly a condenser mic like Quadcast quality. Built inside the headset is basically and DAC. Once you tune them they sound amazing (Takes some work) Build like a tank Battery life is out of this world (Days without charging) Downside is Synapse. Then again Synapse 3 is good and with 4 it’s slowly becoming better.

What adjustments did you make to the full preset. I actually like how clear it is but I was listening to some recorded videos of mine on the Black shark V2 Pro 2023 and I feel it lacks bass

I'll test it out. Thanks 🙏🏼

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) White. Wireless with great batterylife + the mic is one of the best

At the time I did my research, i was looking for 2.4ghz wireless, high mic quality, comfort and good range. The Razer blackshark V2 pro 2023 turned out to be the winner for me, the hs80 were falling a bit short, and the razer ones turned out to be amazing tbh. I think the only negative I can think of is the pads getting a bit hot, and if you skip on the software, it's amazing really.

i used hs 80 max and Blackshark V2 pro 2023, they both sound terrible out of the box. I think my only headset that doesn't require EQ is the PC38X.

blackshark v2 pro should be in top 3, sorry...

You got a dud, I have both og blackshsrk v2 wireless and 2023 edition and both are great, 2023 have the best wireless mic. I also had v2 x, absolute best buy with greta mic quality.

Blackshark v2 2023 and Steelseries are your best bet for something that'll work.

Dont buy a gaming headset, overpriced and bad quality compared to non gaming headsets

Well i'd recommend anything that is listed as 'top audio' so if you google 'top headphones' you get somewhere. Personally I like the brands Senheiser, Sony and Bose. If you just want decent headphones with a lot of OOMPF in the bass you should go with skullcandy. Nowadays the Sony WH-1000xm4 and WH-1000xm5 get a lot more sales so you might wanna try and get those. I personally prefer a solid headset with good bass and Noise Cancelling, preferably with software for a build in or (if you are on pc) equalizer software. I got a gaming headset (that's why I recommend not getting one) Razer Blackshark V2 pro (2023). Terrible build quality, good sound and good mic. Comes with Equalizer software (dealbreaker). €220,- I had a cheap chinese brand headset (bluetooth, 48 hours, noise cancelling) that was only €60,- and holds his own against my Blackshark. The best thing to do is make a list with what you want. For example here is mine: - Good bass - Noise Cancelling - Equalizer software - I want to use it with multiple devices - I want to use it outside - I want good connectivity (good bluetooth 6.0 >) - I might want a mic - Good build quality - Good audio quality - Good battery (48hrs+)

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one of the best for sound quality, comfort, and having swappable batteries for long gaming sessions. the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless offers incredible battery life and solid audio balance. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless is another great pick with good comfort and onboard audio controls. Since he's sensitive to sudden loud sounds, a headset with good EQ customization, like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023), might help balance things out.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (best overall, dual batteries), Astro A50 Wireless (great surround sound), Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (lightweight, THX audio), Corsair Virtuoso RGB XT (premium build), and Logitech G Pro X Wireless (comfortable, well-balanced sound). Arctis Nova Pro Wireless or BlackShark V2 Pro are best for avoiding extreme volume spikes.

Many wireless headsets are bad but all aren't. The blackshark v2 pro (2023 edition) has very good audio quality both on speakers and microphone.

I tend to gravitate towards what headset people in very competitive environments use. Imo the best would either be the razer blackshark v2 pro, Logitech g pro x 2 lightspeed, audeze maxwell. As far as I am concerned the build quality and comfort is great but these is a really subjective matter imo GL

Really good option. I’ve seen many people use similar models. Hope you like them

Just wait until the plastic cap where the headband joins the earcup frame pops off...I'm on my 2nd warranty replacement for the issue. Sad because it is a very good headset with a incredible mic

For 2 years then your sol

I've had mine for a little over 6 months and love the sound. Definitely has some "quirks" and app is kind of buggy. I use it for single player games and movies/music but daily the Nova 7's cause of simultaneous Bluetooth (phone/pc) for work and fps games. OOB EQ on both is decent for most but i tuned it and Nova 7's to my preference. Go check out GadgetryTech. He does very in depth reviews on audio gear from both a gamer and audiophile perspective. \-For OP's question, I suggest checking out used Nova 7x on amazon. If your in the U.S. market, they can often be found for under $100. I personally like the Sonar software but only after I learned how to use it properly lol. Razer Blackshark line is also good and has an awesome mic but I opted for for the Nova 7's for the slightly more pronounced bass. Both are comfortable but the Blackshark V2 Pro were probably the most comfortable that I've tried. For reference, I've tried Corsair HS80, Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, Arcits Nova 7, Nova Pro wireless, Audeze Maxwells. I cant speak to the other ones you mentioned since I don't really have any personal experience with them. If you do go with the Nova 7's and have larger ears like I do, I suggest upgrading stock pads to something thicker like what Wicked Cushions offers if you are sensitive to the drivers making contact on your ears.

Please my brothers in christ. Anybody owned g pro x and x2 wireless ?? I bought g pro x wireless. Sound is good but volume and BASS is lower than my cheap headphones. I bought razer blackshark v2 pro. Sound is horrible, sounds like speakers are really far away, itchy foam, also QUIET. G pro looks 1000x more premium. I basically kept turning both of the headphones up trying to feel the bass, in game or in music in a movie where you are supposed to get pumped. I felt like I was being treated to nice sounding polite bass and not thumping YEAH bass. I have ordered razer kraken v3 pro (my headset is v3x wired) and I'm hoping it sounds good BUT I am reading the x 2 has more bass and is better than the g pro x. The v3pro apparantly has lots of problems. Will I suffer from lack of volume and bass with the pro x 2 ?

I have a razer blackshark v2 pro, best mic i've ever had, and they are comfy and sounds good, just a little bit heavy after a few hours

I bought the Arctis Nova 5x a few weeks ago and love it. It's extremely comfortable, even with a big head, the sound quality is decent out of the box but much better with tweaked EQ and the Sonar software works well with custom game profiles. The main downside is the mic, it's just okay, my friends instantly noticed I sounded worse and I had a ton of issues on Discord because their AI was conflicting with the Sonar AI, after turning it off in Discord it worked much better, I hope Discord/Steelseries can get it certified soon, so new users can avoid the issues I ran into. I came from a Razer Blackshark V2 Pro which is more expensive and I much prefer the AN5X, apart from the mic, the mic on the Razer was incredible. I would have happily paid an extra £20 for the AN5X if it had a better mic.

Got any reccomendation for a wireless headset then? My Maxwell died on me the other day and my option B i have at home is razer blackshark v2 Pro, but their range is only my room so whenever i go to the kitchen to make food etc they cut out :(

I am rocking the Blackshark V2 pro wireless and love it. What makes people dislike it? It's not expensive either.

After gaming with a wired headset all my life, I purchased a wireless headset 6 months ago and I’ll never look back. After several days of research, I went with the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. The Razer Synapse software is a bit challenging, but when you get the hang of it; it has a BRILLIANT microphone output, sound quality, and noise cancelling features. Simply one of the best purchases I’ve made!

Razer blackshark v2 pro, just replaced my Arctis Nova Pro wth them and sound and Mic are just so much better.

For me mic monitoring is an important aspect, and it also is much better.

🤞 Still very much in love with it. As long as it's being replaced, I don't care.

do not get the blacksharks. i have them. have had to get them replaced twice because the plastic on them breaks so easily. get something else.

I don't abuse mine either. I've never dropped them at all and they've both managed to break on the plastic parts where the L and R are indicated.

If you can stretch your budget, my recommendation would be the **Astro A50 X.** I'm recommending it based on two factors: comfort and mic. It's generally rated as comfortable by reviewers and it's not very heavy compared to other good headphones. It also has one of the best mics, even considering wired options. A great budget option would be the **Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed**. It also has a top of the line mic for a fraction of the price. Just don't expect the same sound quality from the headphones. That's not to say it's bad though. It still has a well-tuned frequency response. You could buy the **BlackShark V2 Pro** if you want to detach the mic for outdoor use, but I can't really recommend it due to the inferior wireless performance to the newer Hyperspeed and the massive price difference just for that detaching the mic. Lastly, you could also check the **Razer Barracuda X Chroma** if you like its design better. But for a similar price to the Hyperspeed, I don't think it does audio quality better, especially in the mic aspect.

I switched from pc38x to the razer blackshark pro v2 not too long ago, they’re both good headsets imo so maybe try the pc38x like others are suggesting, I’d say they’re more comfortable than the blackshark v2 pro, but maybe it’s just my ears. I will say though, the mic on blackshark v2 pro is by far the best I’ve personally used on a headset. I’ve bought too many headsets throughout the years looking for one with a good mic and this was the one for me. PC38x’s mic is decent, but I felt like it was too quiet

If cables are not important to you, I would say the Razer Blackshark V2 Hyperspeed. If you want a cable, then the Razer Blackshark V2- Premium. I'm not a headset expert, but they should be fine; I've had good experiences with Razer headsets.

I have had the exact opposite experience lol.

I use a razer blackshark v2 pro. I'm happy with them. Directional audio is great.

Also a blackshark v2 pro user. Very good headset. Very comfortable.

Honestly I know people like better audiophile headphones than "gaming" headphones and their right. I like the inline mic. I have 2 headsets that I've used for years that I personally recommend that have good sound quality and a decent mic. Audiotechnica - ATH-G1 ^Great sound quality and LIGHT AS HELL. For real this headset is crazy light and super durable. I got mine for $190, but I'm sure you can get em a little cheaper now. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro Also around $200, but goes on sale more frequently. I think at bestbuy right now for $150. My first wireless headset. Has great sound quality and a fantastic mic, especially for inline mic. Good range and comes with THX Spatial audio. Kinda gimmicky but sounds good in cinematic games. Also has a built in mixer so you can adjust your own bass, midst, table, etc.

The black shark v2 pro would probably fit

You gaming using a mirror dawg?

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is the one for me and my large-sized head.

Best sounded is the Audeze Maxwell. It’s Planar drivers which are superior to Dynamic drivers. However, they are HEAVY, and even after I added extra headband padding, and new ear pads, they still felt weighty. Just got the A50x Astros, and comfort wise they’re far better, but they also come both lifetime Atmos for gaming so you don’t need to pay for a pass, the Audeze do too, but have the weight issue. I also find out of all the headsets I’ve tried, they’re the closest to sounding like the Maxwells. The mic is decent too. I recently sent back the V2 Pro, the mic was GREAT, but the sound was quite muffled, and I couldn’t find a perfect EQ for things like Rainbow Six. Arctis Nova Pro, just don’t get, ear cups are tiny, mic is pretty poor and build quality is badddd.

I’ve been through loads recently. Here’s a brief rundown (all ran on my Xbox): Audeze Maxwell - Best sounding, not a single other dedicated gaming headset comes close. However the weight really puts strain on your neck after a while. The mic was also not the best Arctis Nova Pro (wired and wireless) - Just not good, for the price anyway. Sound was ok, mic was ok, ear cups were too small, the eq on the dac didn’t make a big enough impact to the sound to make it useful. Very light however Razor Blackshark V2 Pro - Comfy, sounded ok, mic was phenomenal, looks were nice. However for the price again, just doesn’t offer anything special, and the eq was similar to the issues the Nova Pro had DT 900 Pro X (with mod mic) - VERY comfy, fantastic soundstage, very detailed, look very nice. However non existent bass (for immersive games and games like battlefield would be nice to have), and the mic was just ok. Overall from these choices the best value (bar the next one on the list) Astro A50x - Never had a pair before cause I thought the price was just not worth it, however I am stunned. Comfort is phenomenal, sound is next level especially for competitive games, the eq works fantastically, the mic is great. And the free Dolby Atmos you get with it is fantastic for immersive games, and even when using standard stereo sound, the bass is great whilst leaving the treble for footsteps still great If you’re on PC alone, I’d say go for DT 900 Pro X and get a proper USB mic, however if you’re on PC and console, the a50x is a no brainer, the ability to switch inputs to determine what is shown on your screen is fantastic. And the audio switches to that specific source straight away.

i think the razer blackshark v2 pro is nice. it’s what i have, my mom bought it for me a few christmasses ago :))

I have the black shark v2 pro and love them

Razershark V2 Pro is what I run. They’re on sale or at least they were 40% off

Blackshark v2 pro is my favorite the only ones I can wear for a while without ears being bothered

Do NOT get the razor black shark pro. It’s a great headset and I love it, but it is god awfully quiet. I even fine tuned the sound and tweaked settings to get the best out of it, still very quiet. Or at least on my ps5 it is, Xbox may be better but it’s a gamble

You should ask this in the headphones group. I was like you for a long time and have tried lots of headphones including the hyperx cloud alpha or cloud II (before the company was sold), the blackshark v2 pro, logitech g pro x and g935. Anyway, the hyperx cloud alpha electrocuted me multiple times, it's a huge health and QC issue which is known if you google it. I got my money back from the store I've bought under warranty. They found the same issue with the headphone. I didn't have a rug under me or anything. Cloud II's left sound went dead after 2.5 years of use. My blackshark v2 pro broke at the hinge just after the warranty expired. The logitech g pro x was just bad sound quality and mic quality for me and sold it. The g935 lasted for the longest time for 5 years but the mic and sound quality was bad. Many people recommended me to just use studio headphones and buy an external mic. So that's what I did. I researched what to buy first and some guys said to wait a couple of months until the new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition comes out from Beyerdynamic. My jaw was dropped... The sound quality is just a whole different level. It's just so good compared to a gaming headphones... The build quality is superior, the clamp force is much lower than my blackshark v2 pro was and it's way more comfortable. I'm tall and have big head and ears so it was a worry for me if my ear fits or if it's going to fit my head but no worries, it fits perfectly. I cannot recommend enough a studio headphone for anyone who wants more build quality, audio quality, comfort and more importantly, more usage. It's known that a DT 770 Pro in general lasts for a decade, I'm sure the DT 770 Pro X LE is just the same. There's no gaming headphones that last as long as this. Sennheiser and Audio Technica also has good studio headphones if you want, check some of them out.

I play competetively A LOT, but I also watch movie or listen to music. I love movies and TV series. I've tried lots of gaming headphones like Cloud Alpha or II, Blackshark v2 pro, Logitech G Pro X and so on... They all died within 3 years. Either one of the side went deaf or the headphone itself broke and I must tell you... I always looked after them like my own pair of eyes. (FYI, the Blackshark v2 pro broke at the hinge just right after warranty expired). Anyway, I was fed up with the atrocious build quality and altogether the headphones audio quality as well. Not to say, the mic's quality was always pretty bad. I went into hunting for one and many people recommended me DT 770 Pro by Beyersdynamic. Some people came out and told me to wait for the Pro X as it has a detechable cable (althought the 770 Pro cable's fine as well, they are not like shitty gaming headphones cable at all. Beyersdynamic headphones last for a decade on average). Also, it has an added design, a new driver, less clamp force therefore more comfortable, the headband is better and so on. Anyway, both headphones are really really good as I've had the chance to try a dt 770 pro recently. Anyway, when it came out, I've bought the dt 770 pro x and when I've first listened to it... My jaw was dropped... The audio quality is far superior to gaming headphones. The comfort was really really good, even compared to blackshark v2 pro, it's far better. The cable and the headphone itself has also far more superior quality than a gaming headphone and as I've said, these headphones last 10 years on average. That's huge. You do the math. You buy a 3-4 headphones within 10 years at best. They have shitty quality and they will die for sure. Or... You actually buy a great headphones with really... really good sound quality and comfort which will last for a very long time. It's up to you. Also, very important... If a gaming headphone dies, you cannot buy parts for it to repair it. But for any beyerdynamic headphones, you can buy any parts if it dies so you can replace it and fix it.

The Razer Blackshark V2 Pros broke on me after only 6 months. The build quality is extremely cheap, which is surprising for Razer, because in my experience they typically have really good build quality. But the V2 Pros have a design flaw where the wire mounts for the earcups are attached to the headband with metal screws into a plastic clamp what will break.

+1 for the Pro. It has memory-foam padding so my head never gets squished or hurts after a long gaming sesh. Good quality too.

I'm kinda happy with my razer blackshark V2, most comfortable headset I've ever owned and I like the audio features it has in some games, playing like counter strike I can even estimate the distance of other players based on the sound as I use like a THX environmental mode profile, it's spatial so I hear if someone is also above me or under me.

I bought the razer v2 but I didn’t like the fit and it sounds worse than my xm4 and now I’m just waiting for the cloud 2 but if they sound the same as razer then I will just buy a vmoda mic for my xm4

HyperX Cloud II, Logitech G Pro X, Razer Blackshark any of them, there are some higher quality ones listed in this thread but those are my personal picks

Omg, i got the headset a few days ago and I have been so dissapointed with the sound, like you mentioning the bass is absolutely to strong and the sound quality is garbage, cant wait to try this tutorial out, thanks! I was just about to go and return it and go back to a Razer blackshark which I had prior to getting this!

Razer blackshark

I love it

Disconnection? Never had that problem.

For razer I was thinking more about the Blackshark headsets otherwise I tend to agree with you... I'm using an HyperX right now and I'm very happy but for the too long cable 🤣 I'm searching for a wireless headset

Will you be on camera or no? If you're not on camera, gaming headsets are the best bang for your buck. If you are, I think it looks a touch unprofessional and might opt for something else. I use a Razer Blackshark for my gaming headset and it is great if you don't mind the look of the mic boom.

Razer Blackshark is very comfortable.