Gaming Headsets
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
8.4/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$399.99at Amazon
Buy on AmazonAll products featured are independently chosen by us. However, SoundGuys may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links. See our ethics statement.
1 / 8Razer
Razer BlackShark V2
The Razer BlackShark V2 could be one of the best gaming headsets under $100 to hit the market in years. Does it sink or swim?
MSRP
$100View on Amazon
Manufacturer's suggested retail price at launch. Check retailers for current availability.
No one has reported on this one yet.
Be the first. We ask a few quick questions about living with it, then check the review before publishing.
Own the Razer BlackShark V2?
Be the first owner to write in — three answers, four quick reads, shown under a pseudonym. Sign-in needed to publish.
Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm34%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 34% of the 206 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- USB Charging
- No
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam with leatherette and mesh fabric
- Material Chassis Primary
- Metal with plastic
- Material Headband
- Metal with soft foam cushion wrapped in mesh fabric
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Detachable boom
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Microphone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- Yes
Release
- Date
- 2020
- Msrp Usd
- 100 USD
- Year
- 2020
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Frequency Response Signature
- Flat
- Surround Sound Format
- THX Spatial Audio, Virtual 7.1
Battery
- Battery
- No
Design
- Foldable
- No
- Weight
- 240 g
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Razer BlackShark V2SoundGuys 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 | -0.5 |
| 25 | 0.3 |
| 32 | 0.6 |
| 40 | 0.7 |
| 50 | 0.8 |
| 63 | 0.1 |
| 80 | 0.4 |
| 100 | 2.4 |
| 125 | 2.8 |
| 160 | 1.2 |
| 200 | -1.0 |
| 250 | -3.5 |
| 315 | -5.1 |
| 400 | -4.6 |
| 500 | -2.8 |
| 630 | -1.6 |
| 800 | -0.6 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.4 |
| 1600 | -0.3 |
| 2000 | 0.9 |
| 2500 | 2.4 |
| 3150 | 8.3 |
| 4000 | 10.9 |
| 5000 | 6.0 |
| 6300 | 8.2 |
| 8000 | 7.3 |
| 10000 | 9.4 |
| 12500 | -2.8 |
| 16000 | -3.6 |
| 20000 | -18.6 |
Razer BlackShark V2
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 | -7.8 |
| 26 | -4.8 |
| 33 | 0.2 |
| 41 | 0.8 |
| 52 | 0.3 |
| 65 | -0.5 |
| 82 | 0.5 |
| 103 | -2.0 |
| 130 | -0.4 |
| 163 | 0.3 |
| 205 | 2.1 |
| 259 | 5.0 |
| 325 | 7.0 |
| 410 | 7.8 |
| 516 | 9.6 |
| 613 | 12.1 |
| 772 | 16.2 |
| 972 | 17.0 |
| 1220 | 17.4 |
| 1540 | 18.9 |
| 1940 | 21.6 |
| 2440 | 27.2 |
| 3070 | 26.7 |
| 3870 | 32.4 |
| 4870 | 42.0 |
| 6130 | 43.4 |
| 7720 | 41.1 |
| 9720 | 34.5 |
| 12200 | 31.3 |
| 15400 | 34.1 |
| 19400 | 28.1 |
SoundGuys review
Isolation5.2
Comfort & fit8.7
Connectivity6.5
Design7.0
Portability6.9
Features8.0
The verdict
The Razer BlackShark V2 is among the best gaming headsets on the market, in its price range or not. It's got better isolation than some noise canceling headphones, more accurate sound most gaming headsets, and it's comfortable enough to wear for hours without overheating—what more could you want?
✓Liked: Sound quality, Isolation, Comfortable, Less gaudy than many gaming headsets
✕Could be better: Average microphone, Clunky Synapse software
Owners
How we verify ownersNobody who owns the Razer BlackShark V2 has written in yet.
Owner reviews are not paid for, not solicited from specific owners, and not rewritten by us: at most we proofread typos, which is shown on the review’s own page and which the author can undo. The commission SoundGuys may earn on this page comes from retail links, never from owner reviews.
Own the Razer BlackShark V2?
Three answers, four quick reads, one sentence nobody tells you before buying. Shown under a pseudonym. Sign-in needed to publish.
Questions from readers
What readers ask about the Razer BlackShark V2, answered by the people who own it.
Nobody has asked the owners yet.
Ask the first question →Features & Opinions
More from the team ›Commentary and deep dives from the SoundGuys editorial team.
Wired vs wireless headphones: Which should you buy?Wired headphones do not automatically sound better.
Tom TriggsContributorI tried Razer's Motoko AI headphones, and they might beat smart glassesAt CES 2026, Razer showed off Project Motoko, a concept AI headset that uses dual first-person cameras instead of smart glasses.
Adam BirneyManaging EditorInside Razer's 13-year quest to build the best esports headsetWe spoke with Razer's product team about building an esports headset for the pros—and what that means for everyone else.Adam BirneyManaging EditorI've reviewed headphones for over a decade: Here are 5 things I wish they did differentlyHeadphone companies: help me help you
Christian ThomasEditor-at-large5 ways headphones are going to change in 2027Here's where things are headed.Christian ThomasEditor-at-large
Tom TriggsContributorI tried Razer's Motoko AI headphones, and they might beat smart glassesAt CES 2026, Razer showed off Project Motoko, a concept AI headset that uses dual first-person cameras instead of smart glasses.Adam BirneyManaging EditorInside Razer's 13-year quest to build the best esports headsetWe spoke with Razer's product team about building an esports headset for the pros—and what that means for everyone else.Adam BirneyManaging EditorI've reviewed headphones for over a decade: Here are 5 things I wish they did differentlyHeadphone companies: help me help youChristian ThomasEditor-at-large5 ways headphones are going to change in 2027Here's where things are headed.Christian ThomasEditor-at-largeMore Gaming Headsets
See our top picks ›
Gaming Headsets
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (Base)
8.0/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$179.95at Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Gaming Headsets
Alienware AW Pro Wireless
8.0/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$209.99at Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Gaming Headsets
Audeze Maxwell (1st gen)
7.9/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
$299at Amazon
Buy on Amazon
Gaming Headsets
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
7.7/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
2 of 2 would buy again
2 owners · owners report ~45 h per charge vs 24 h claimed
The mic beat their expectations
Expected more from the mic
$95.37at Amazon
Buy on Amazon