Our verdict: The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (2023 Edition) ranks 5th of the 10 gaming headsets we compare, with 8.6 out of 10.
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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (2023 Edition)
8.6/10
The BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is a wireless esports headset with a detachable mic, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, and a long battery. It suits PC and PlayStation players who want a clear mic and FPS-tuned sound.
Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband mic that owners say sounds clear
Rated at up to 70 hours, with about 6 hours from a 15-minute charge
50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers with FPS-tuned profiles in Razer Synapse
2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth 5.2
Keep in mind
This version works with PC and PlayStation but not Xbox
Clamp feels firm until the pads break in
Synapse software is needed for profiles and is Windows-only
Why the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro scores 8.6
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 gaming headsets in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are10th of 10
How many rated it1st of 10
How new it is2nd of 10
Why it sits behind the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (8.8) beats the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (2023 Edition) (8.6) because it leaves owners clearly happier. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (2023 Edition) is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap.
About the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Razer's 2023 edition of the BlackShark V2 Pro is a closed-back wireless headset aimed at competitive play. It uses 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers with titanium-coated diaphragms, and Razer Synapse offers pro-tuned FPS sound profiles that can be saved on the headset. THX Spatial Audio gives 7.1 surround on PC.
The mic is the part Razer changed most. The HyperClear Super Wideband mic detaches from the left ear cup. Charging moved to USB Type-C, and Bluetooth 5.2 sits next to the 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless dongle, with a SmartSwitch button to toggle between them. An independent review found the two links cannot run at once.
Razer rates the battery at up to 70 hours, and 15 minutes on the charger gives about 6 hours of play. The cushions are memory foam, the headband and sliders are steel-reinforced, and the headset weighs 320 g (about 11.3 oz). The box holds the headset, the USB dongle, a charging cable and a USB extension cable. SoundGuys found no carrying case.
What owners report about the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Owner feedback we could open for this exact model is thin, and most of it comes from Razer's support forum, where people mostly post when something is wrong. Treat it as a list of what can go wrong, not as a failure rate.
One owner reports the headset beeping twice and dropping its connection at random, and tried Razer's suggested fixes without success. Razer staff asked whether a USB hub was in use and suggested plugging the dongle straight into the PC. Another owner says the replacement mic arm lost its stiffness and would not stay in position, the same fault as the first unit, roughly six months in.
On the positive side, an independent review found it comfortable, with a mic that was the strongest part, though the ears got warm in long sessions. Bass-heavy sound and harsh treble out of the box were also mentioned there. We found no owner threads about ear pad wear.
Who the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro suits
It suits PC and PlayStation players who want a wireless headset with a good detachable mic and a long battery, and who are happy to use Razer Synapse for profiles. Remote workers who take calls on Bluetooth will also find it useful.
Look elsewhere if you play on Xbox: this version does not work with any Xbox console. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3X Wireless covers Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Switch from one dongle. Mac and mobile users cannot run Synapse, so the Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset for PlayStation, Mac, PC and Switch is a better fit there.
Questions about the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Does the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) work with Xbox?
No. It works with PC and with PlayStation 4 and 5 through the USB dongle, but not with any Xbox console. Switch owners connect over Bluetooth.
What are the specs of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)?
It has 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers, a detachable HyperClear Super Wideband mic, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2, and USB-C charging. It weighs 320 g and Razer rates the battery at up to 70 hours.
Can the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) use Bluetooth and the 2.4 GHz dongle at the same time?
No. A SmartSwitch button toggles between the two connections, and SoundGuys found they cannot run together.
Does the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) need Razer Synapse?
For profiles and EQ, yes. Synapse is Windows-only, but presets can be saved to the headset, so they carry over to other devices.
What is the warranty on the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)?
Razer states up to 2 years when the headset is purchased directly from RazerStore. Check Razer's terms for what applies to purchases elsewhere.
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Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 15 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
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