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Razer

Razer BlackShark V2

Name: Razer BlackShark V2
Brand: Razer
SKU: B086PKMZ1Q

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.

Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ26%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c11%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 34% of the 209 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 154).

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

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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.

Razer BlackShark V2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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.

Razer BlackShark V2: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.9/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed July 2023

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?

✓What we like

✓Sound quality

✓Isolation

✓Comfortable

✓Less gaudy than many gaming headsets

✕What could be better

✕Average microphone

✕Clunky Synapse software

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