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Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Pretty good passive noise isolation
- Mic on calls · worse than expected
- Fit and build · better than expected
- mic_arm · gave out
Would buy again
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Razer
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Sound
3.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.9
1.05.0
A 3.9 puts its audio quality in the top half of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 18 of the 149 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
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Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned over 2 years.
- Comfort over long sessions1 as expected
- Mic in voice chat1 worse
- Hearing where things are1 as expected
- Wireless connection1 as expected
- Fit and build after months1 better
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What gave out: Mic / mic arm (1)
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
24 hBelow average24 h
8 h90 h
below average for gaming headsets — based on 84 of 149 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Codec
Most commonSbc44%Aac26%LC38%Aptx6%
Aac is the most common — on 26% of the 72 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).
Bluetooth Version
5.05.340%5.228%5.021%5.17%
5.0 appears on 21% of the 58 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).
Connection Type
2.4ghzWired-3.5mm34%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%
2.4GHZ appears on 26% of the 200 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 24 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 15 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Codec
- AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, SBC
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.0
- Connection Type
- 2.4ghz
- Dongle Connector
- USB-A
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- Mac, Mobile, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz dongle
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Latency
- 20-40 ms
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Fabric, Memory foam
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Headband
- Steel with padding
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Chat Mix
- Yes
- Rgb Lighting
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- B0BY1FXC9N
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Detachable boom
- Polar Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Microphone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- Yes
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 199.99 USD
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Eq Presets Gaming
- FPS
- Frequency Response
- 12-28000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 28000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 12 Hz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Passive
- Surround Sound Format
- Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic
Design
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Weight
- 320 g
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Razer BlackShark V2 ProSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
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 | 6.1 |
| 25 | 6.8 |
| 32 | 7.1 |
| 40 | 6.9 |
| 50 | 6.3 |
| 63 | 4.7 |
| 80 | 2.7 |
| 100 | 5.2 |
| 125 | 6.8 |
| 160 | 4.8 |
| 200 | 1.9 |
| 250 | -1.5 |
| 315 | -4.3 |
| 400 | -5.4 |
| 500 | -5.2 |
| 630 | -3.9 |
| 800 | -2.1 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 2.2 |
| 1600 | 1.9 |
| 2000 | 6.8 |
| 2500 | 5.5 |
| 3150 | 3.4 |
| 4000 | 7.2 |
| 5000 | 7.2 |
| 6300 | 10.1 |
| 8000 | 5.3 |
| 10000 | -0.1 |
| 12500 | -4.9 |
| 16000 | -11.6 |
| 20000 | -30.9 |
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
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
4.2
3.2
4.3
3.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Isolation6.6
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit9.0
Connectivity7.5
Design8.0
Portability5.0
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
Owners (1)
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Would buy againPretty good passive noise isolation
- Mic on calls · worse than expected
- Fit and build · better than expected
- mic_arm · gave out
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