Razer BlackShark V2 X

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Sentiment score70% positive
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Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Reddit IconPragitya
7 months ago

Does IEM’s sometimes even cause tinnitus? Because I was using IEM’s before for Val, and sometimes I would get that ringing sound in my ear when I went to bed. Now that I have Over the ear headphones, I haven’t had it since. If you wanna know I got the Razer Blackshark V2 X, and the sound is good, enable surround sound for better quality, and the mic is also fantastic. I have the 3.5mm jack version not the usb one Ofc tho it cannot beat IEM’s in the sound quality tho.

7 months ago

My mic is good, but I cannot speak about long term as I got it a month ago.  Overall build quality is solid. With a Y splitter included in the 3.5mm jack version.

Reddit IconZythus1
5 months ago

I wrote this under a different post but since this is quite fresh as well, I will copy here, maybe it will be helpful to someone with similar considerations: I have never had any headsets from these companies and recently tested some of them, here are my thoughts: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3: decent sound quality, worst build quality, decent mic, decent software - DQ'ed for build quality and audio quality SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: good sound quality, good build quality, good mic, bad software - DQ'ed for having analog attenuators, where one speaker played at way different volume than the other, depending on the volume wheel position (tested in 2 different pairs) Razer BlackShark V3X: good sound quality, good build quality, better mic, good software Razer BlackShark V3: better sound quality, better build quality, best mic, good software Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: best sound quality, best build quality, decent mic, good software HyperX Cloud III S Wireless: better sound quality, good build quality, decent mic, decent software It came down to V3 vs Cloud III. With V3 Pro being best build and best audio but quite heavy and expensive, and V3X as well as V3 not being as comfortable (the smallest headband adjustment was almost too large for me, and too large for my wife, where there is way more headband adjustment in V3 Pro, kind of weird), the winner is HyperX Cloud III S Wireless. Why? For me they are comfortable (the ears don't touch the inside of the cup, you can also remove the outside cup sections reducing the weight by another ~30g), sound isolation is good, decent enough mic and long battery life. I was looking for a headset that does have sound quality that can be enjoyable with music, and the other headsets on the list above like the Stealth 600 or the Arctis Nova 5 do not provide that (nor they should, they are for gaming, therefore, they have other sound properties pronounced, which you can also emphasize via software). Cloud III S have naturally more similar sound quality to V3, but I think it is a bit more detailed, and they sound great for the 75$ I got them for. For me, they would be good even at 120$. Again, it is my subjective opinion, and I have never used these softwares previously, only for the testing purposes (I know people have had different experiences over years).

5 months ago

Arctis Nova 5 decent, but I can't recommend due to the 2 pairs I tested had the same issue (the left and right drivers not being equal volume because of the analog attenuators and the volume wheel :)...). I'd recommend Razer BlackShark V3 or at least V3X, which should be around the same price range.

Reddit Icon240hzghost
9 months ago

Go for the [RAZER BlackShark V2 X Wired ](https://elitehubs.com/products/razer-blackshark-v2-x-green) its one of the best in its price range.

Reddit IconAbefrs323
3 months ago

Blackshark V2 wired. I bought them when they where on sell for 30 bucks now they are 50 but they are solid

Reddit IconAgreeable-Turnip-793
7 months ago

Yeah, the Razer V2X kinda sucks in terms of software (no EQ settings at all), and the cable wrap starts peeling pretty quick.

Reddit IconBulky_Coyote6041
7 months ago

Mira, probaris de comprar la app de dolby atmos, en la store de microsoft compre la licencia de por vida a $150 pesos argentinos, capaz ya le cambiaron el precio, o no  , no lo se. Y probaria un auri bueno y barato es el razer blackshark v2 x, es cableado, liviano y se escucha muy bien, incluso te trae el adaptador que se divide en audio y microfono. Otro no tengo asi que mas que eso no te puedo ayudar, ese auri esta entre los 75mil y 85mil pesos. También viene inalámbrico. Pero es mas caro. 

7 months ago

Estos de razer tienen sonido 7.1 y se escuchan bien en shooters

Reddit Iconcasetoo_papamon
5 months ago

razer blackshark v2 x for gaming and music. iem otherwise.

Reddit Iconcdojs98
6 months ago

Oh boy, I am going to get downvoted to **hell** for this, but... • [Razer BlackShark V2 X](https://a.co/d/3iVvLHa) Was recommended to be from a friend's brother that claimed to have played in PSL for R6. They recommended them to me, because I played R6, Hunt: Showdown, and a few other games that required good Audio Cue reactions with those friends. I've enjoyed them for the better part of the last 5 years. Excellent bass, the Dolby Sound Card, and 7.1 Channel Audio would be the selling points for these. As they have aged, I have noticed that there is "scratching" or "static" that occurs while you are turning the Volume Knob, but only **while** turning; the other thing is that one of the Ear Cup Pads is coming off, but it's been "coming off" for like a year and hasn't been an issue so, ymmv but for the price I'm not upset. Some people have told me, regarding my own headset, that it's too tight and is uncomfortable to use for more than one or two songs. I really enjoy this amount of pressure I guess, I'm willing to put this information out there and admit I might be the odd one out. At least you know up front. I will run it for 4+ hours at a time and my only complaint, personally, is that they can get pretty sweaty after a long session. $38 isn't a bad price, most Storefronts will have them priced at $50-$60 brand new. I just grabbed the first Amazon Link though, I'm sure you could shop around and find a better deal if you tried. Alternatively, if you're willing to spend a bit more coin, you could opt for a pair of [Philips SHP9500](https://a.co/d/gLDAGqa) open-back headphones. The sound profile is significantly better for your average audiophile, but in order to achieve certain clarity you do give up some of the Bass *thump*-iness; hence the open-back design. And these, I doubt will get me in trouble with the informed buyers of r/BIFL and the folks over at r/audiophile.

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