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.

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.

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.

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

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'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 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!

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

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.

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

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 love my black shark v2 pro. Wish it had Bluetooth. The 2023 model sucks though.. they fucked it up. I need to buy a spare before mine breaks I think.

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

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

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

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!