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1 / 12@brisk_aurora_44 · Owner-reported
Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Very comfy, but made for gaming, and that's pretty much it, can be a pain sometimes to connect.
@sharp_meteor_58 · Owner-reported
Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Pretty good passive noise isolation
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A 3.9 puts its audio quality in the top half of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 18 of the 150 we've cataloged.
2 of 2 would buy again. 2 of 2 still use it daily.
Owned 6–12 months to over 2 years.
What gave out: Mic / mic arm (1)
below average for gaming headsets — based on 85 of 150 we've cataloged.
Aac is the most common — on 25% of the 71 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).
5.0 appears on 22% of the 60 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).
2.4GHZ appears on 26% of the 207 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 5.7 |
| 25 | 6.4 |
| 32 | 6.7 |
| 40 | 6.5 |
| 50 | 5.8 |
| 63 | 4.3 |
| 80 | 2.2 |
| 100 | 4.7 |
| 125 | 6.4 |
| 160 | 4.4 |
| 200 | 1.5 |
| 250 | -2.0 |
| 315 | -4.8 |
| 400 | -5.9 |
| 500 | -5.6 |
| 630 | -4.3 |
| 800 | -2.5 |
| 1000 | -0.4 |
| 1250 | 1.8 |
| 1600 | 1.5 |
| 2000 | 6.4 |
| 2500 | 5.0 |
| 3150 | 3.0 |
| 4000 | 6.8 |
| 5000 | 6.8 |
| 6300 | 9.6 |
| 8000 | 4.8 |
| 10000 | -0.5 |
| 12500 | -5.3 |
| 16000 | -12.0 |
| 20000 | -31.4 |
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.5 |
| 26 | 0.5 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.5 |
| 52 | 0.5 |
| 65 | 1.2 |
| 82 | -0.9 |
| 103 | -2.6 |
| 130 | -1.1 |
| 163 | 1.3 |
| 205 | 4.0 |
| 259 | 7.0 |
| 325 | 9.3 |
| 410 | 10.4 |
| 516 | 11.7 |
| 613 | 11.4 |
| 772 | 16.3 |
| 972 | 19.9 |
| 1220 | 23.1 |
| 1540 | 23.8 |
| 1940 | 19.3 |
| 2440 | 24.6 |
| 3070 | 25.8 |
| 3870 | 35.9 |
| 4870 | 36.3 |
| 6130 | 35.3 |
| 7720 | 36.7 |
| 9720 | 39.1 |
| 12200 | 34.0 |
| 15400 | 29.3 |
| 19400 | 34.2 |
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The 2023 edition of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro delivers superior microphone quality, longer battery life, and USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity. Remote workers or at-home gamers using a PC, PS5 or Nintendo Switch will find a lot to love here.
✓Liked: Battery life, Excellent microphone, Custom audio/mic EQs on the headset itself, New model brings USB-C and Bluetooth 5.2
✕Could be better: Razer Synapse not accessible via mobile or Mac, No 3.5mm connection, No Xbox compatibility
What readers who own the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro report after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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2 owner reviews
BAEvery author writes under a generated pseudonym; a member can choose to show their name and photo beside it. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Would buy againVery comfy, but made for gaming, and that's pretty much it, can be a pain sometimes to connect.
SMEvery author writes under a generated pseudonym; a member can choose to show their name and photo beside it. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Would buy againPretty good passive noise isolation
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