Razer - BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset for PS5 - Black

---Unboxing / Setup--- The Razer BlackSharrk V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5 is a very simple product to get up and running. Inside the box Razer includes the headset itself, detachable mic, a USB-C 2.4hz wireless receiver and a small USB-A to USB-C cable, presumable intended for charging. That's it. To setup and use the headset on a PS5 you simply need to plug in the USB-C wireless receiver into the front of the PS5 USB-C port, power on the headset by pressing the button on the left ear cup, listen for the human recorded voice that says "power on" and that's it. If you have your PS5 set to not autodetect between audio inputs,. you'll need to go into the audio settings and select "headset" as the output preference. Otherwise, you're off to the races. On the Switch, the experience is more or less similar. Plug in the wireless receiver, ensure audio output is switched to headset and you're off to the races. On PC, it's a mostly straight forward affair with a couple things to note: Since this headset is PS5 "specific" there is no Razer Synapse support on PC. The audio is controlled strictly from Windows itself. Plugging in the wireless receiver into a USB-C port allows Windows to show up as "BolackShard V2 Pro PS 2.4" in the sound settings panel. Click on that and make sure you select "Windows Sonic for Headphones" under the "Spatial sound" setting in order to get the most from this headset. The headband is easy to adjust for proper sizing, Simply moving the cups up or down on the slider until things fit snug was easy. I found the distance between smallest to largest was excellent and will accommodate just about any head size. --Performance-- Sound is very good on all 2 platforms. Things sound best with Playstation's 3D spatial audio which this headset has specific support for. Sony has done an amazing job with this technology and the Razer headset was excellent as reproducing immersive directional sound. It was very easy to tell foot step direction, explosion direction, etc. when playing any game that supports "home theatre" or "spatial audio" affects. PC things weren't too shabby either, Windows Sonic for Headphones does a pretty decent job at directional audio too. I found it wasn't as immersive and accurate as the PS5, but it still allowed for the ability to sense where a competitor was coming. It's worth noting that the BlackShark V2 Pro also supports Windows Sonic natively. The Nintendo Switch was also good, though the least exciting of the 3. Directional audio worked to a point, but I find the soundstage of the Switch to be a bit more "flat' than the PS5 or the PC. This isn't the headsets fault thought and a limitation of Switch hardware and that there is no specific spatial audio tech that this headset supports for the Switch specifically. Sounds was overall good. This headset tends to favor mids and highs the most. Sound is sharp and detailed. I found this headset lacked a low end frequency and things that should go "BOOM" were a bit flattened out. Sound was also much harsher on the PS5 than the PC or switch which went a little more "warm". I expect this is due to this being a very PS5 specific headset with the other 2 simply being "plug and play" options. Overall, sounds was great from a gaming perspective, but I would not want to watch movies or listen to music with this headset. The detachable mic is a nice addition and it can be removed when not in use. Mic picks up vocals very well and I got good feedback from friends while chatting with them in game. There is also a button on the left ear cup to mute the mic input. There is also a volume adjustment dial on the left ear cup for easy volume adjustment. On the right ear cup is a "mode" button that cycles between various sound EQ modes, such as game, movie, etc. I didn't find each EQ setting to offer a substantial difference over the next, though game was more sharp and punchy while movie offered a little more low end frequency, but not much. The headset is very light weight and I did not notice any fatigue while wearing it. It was very comfortable as well. The ear cups are cloth material, so they may cause you to swear a bit if you run hot. They were breathable enough not to bother me at all and my head remained very comfortable. So far I've used these for a total of 8 hour and have not had to charge them once. I'm not sure how long battery actually lasts, but so far it seems stellar. There are no RGB lighting or noise cancellation on these headphones. They're just basic, easy to use, decently sounding headphones aimed at core gamers who don't need any non-essential features. This is overall a solid headset and if you simply want a good sounding pair of gaming headphones with no fuss setup, this is certainly one to consider. I appreciate the folks at Razer allowing me to review the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5. I will enjoy getting much use out of these across my multiple platforms!

So I've been gaming with the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro headset for the past week or so, and I've been pretty impressed. Are they perfect? No, but they are an excellent value. Build Quality : Is excellent and although I thought about giving these a 4 star rating, the build quality of this headset made me raise it to a 5 star rating and recommendation. The earfuls are made of a very strong plastic. They do not creak or feel cheap. They feel tough while remaining lightweight. The padding is soft but I wish it was a little more comfortable. They behave like memory foam but the pads aren't very thick and after a while my ears become a little fatigued. But I use it as a reminder to take a break, take the headset off and stretch and walk around a bit. The headband feels and smells like leather. It's probably faux leather, but it sure feels nice. There is a volume know on the left ear cup which makes volume adjustment quick and easy. There is also a microphone mute button next to the power button. On the right side there is a button that allows you to goggle between 4 audio presets. "Custom" , "Music " , "Games" , and "Movies". The presets sound great and I haven't felt the need to tweak the custom sound too much. I've enjoyed watching movies with these just as much as I've enjoyed gaming with them. The microphone is very impressive, it is a high quality microphone. My friends all said my voice came through loud and clear in our game chats. I don't know if I would use it exclusively to stream with, but in a pinch.. I think it is perfectly fine for live streaming and game commenting / recording. As far as gaming headsets go, these are amongst the best I've tested and gamed with recently. Explosions are booming, guns thud loudly. Voices sound crisp and music also sounds impressive. They do have that digital sounding "explosive crunch" when playing games with lots of explosions and gunfire in your surroundings. It is probably a software thing though, caused by the video games I play or the consoles I game on. The dongle is an odd shape but it plugs into the front of the PS5 and pairs automatically and seamlessly. The dongle will also work with a PC and the Nintendo switch. My only real complaint with these headphones are that my ears get tired when using these for long sessions. Your mileage may vary though! The cups could use a thicker memory foam pad. Would I recommend this headset? For sure! I know competition is very fierce in the gaming headset space, but I think this headset is an excellent value. They are compatible with PC, PS5 and Nintendo switch. They have 50mm drivers and a Wideband microphone. They sound great and battery life is awesome. If these are on your shortlist, check them out!

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the ultimate wireless headset designed for console play. This version is for PlayStation and there is another version for Xbox, oh and you can get it in black or white, either way this headset delivers crystal clear audio with advanced noise isolation plus and all day comfort. Let me briefly explain what I like about this amazing headset. About the Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic: The detachable 3.5mm mic captures an unbelievable amount of detail of my voice and it ensures clear communication with my team while gaming. The Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm Drivers provide clear and powerful sound, best of all I can individually tune for highs, mids, and lows. They deliver brighter and clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful bass without being overwhelming. As for the Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Technology: I do enjoy the high performance, low latency competitive play with perfectly synced sound thanks to the 2.4GHz wireless connection, flawless. And talking about the connectivity, they can be connected via using the wireless dongle as well as Bluetooth so I can connect the set to my phone, laptop or other devices. The Pro Tuned FPS Audio Profiles: Endorsed by esports pros, these on headset audio profiles provide maximum positional sound information for the ultimate competitive edge. The noise-Isolating Earcups with Ultra-Soft Memory Foam: The closed earcups are super comfortable and sit well all day long on my head; they create a perfect seal to shut out background distractions. They have plush padding in breathable fabric that ensures comfort during long gaming sessions. Awesome Battery Life: A single full charge provides up to 70 hours of battery life on a single charge, so no down time and plenty of nonstop fun. Overall, they are crystal clear; they have amazing noise isolation, super comfortable for a long period use and best of all awesome battery life, ready to play nonstop.

design/ features - unboxing the razer blackshark v2 pro is fairly simple the design is literally I dentical on last year blackshark v2 pro but this time on console for ps5/ XSX support what I have the for the PS5 and PC support I happen to have both, the design finish of the headset is beautiful love the traditional razer black color it also doesn’t scream gamer headset so I do appreciate that a lot. very light headset with one major volume nob on the left side and small remaining power button/ sync button, preset and mute button all on the headset. we also have razer latest hyper clean super wide band microphone. with titanium 50mm drivers. comfort - razer blackshark v2 pro is equipped with with ultra soft memory foam, they do feel great when you feel them for the first wrapping around your ear is very comfortable this gaming headset is way more comfortable than my beats headset when it comes to ear comfort. at the top of the headset you also have memory on upper portion of your head. was hoping the ear covers are removable but nope. you won’t be able to replace it in the future. it’s stay cool from gaming on long session this definitely one of the most comfortable headset i’ve ever tried audio quality - when it comes to audio quality im not quite sure how I feel. not sure if razer technology actually does something different that you can hear. plugging with the PS5 god of war. and The Finals I didn’t have any issue recognizing certain small audio queue. fishing my self adjusting a bit more than I would think or what i was used to. i’ve tried all the stock preset it offer right from the get go and I just always leave it on game mode. the headset offer great audio quality and was a joy to listen to. I ask my friends if the voice quality sounded good which they responded yes it’s good and clear. good job razer I think you guys offer a great microphone with this one. connectivity - after testing on PS5 decided to play and test it on PC this time playing the new release Gray Zone Warfare. one issue that i’m still currently having with this headset is the connectivity for Razer own synapse to recognize the blackshark v2 pro. my pc have the latest firmware version and double check but this the first razer product that would not show up on synapse. I couldn’t create any custom EQ so that was frustrating. I’m guessing this console version/ PC doesn’t support it? overall I just connected the headset using the dongle and it just connected flawlessly battery - battery hours razer claim blackshark v2 pro offers 70 hrs of game play. I made sure to fully charge the product first before gaming. overall throughout the time I tested it I didn’t have to charge the headset so far. also I didn’t get to burn 70 hrs on this maybe 40 hrs max and still going strong. conclusion - I love razer products I have a good amount of accessories from keyboard/ mouse blackshark v2 pro is a great comfortable headset memory foam help a lot and the weight of the product I love how someone this headset look. the audio sounded great with 50mm drivers that immersive you. the issue with connecting to synapse was a little disappointing. I even tested and downloaded razer utility app to show up but no success. overall it’s still a solid headset for console user and pc gamers out there. I still recommend this but if you’re a pc gamer and want that extra feature might wanna test it and see maybe it’s only my headset issue. feel like I missed out on some features that I could have tap into

TL:DR - Easily one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever tried. It’s compatible with PC, Bluetooth devices, and obviously PS5. It says it’s compatible with the Switch too, but don’t have one to try, but the PS5 is where I think it shines! I love the voice assistant letting me know some things like which EQ I’m using, and the sound is also really good! Easy recommendation. Spacial separation is really good! ---- Unboxing this device was a standard affair. Comes with your typical Razer stickers which is appreciated! Throw those on a water bottle for fun. But the real shine of this headset is how light weight and comfortable it is. It feels a little too light sometimes like you’re gonna bend the tiny little metal wire that is holding the headset cup in place to your head. I don’t like how flimsy it feels. The adapter is also L shaped so it doesn’t cover the other USB port on your PS5 which I really appreciate. But depending on your PC, it could be a problem. For me it covers either my power button or USB port and throwing it in the back is a non-starter for me! Luckily for me my intent is to use this with my PS5 and that’s where I think it shines. It prioritizes connectivity with the USB port on your PS5, so if you have it paired to your phone it will choose that over your phone which is good. It’d be super inconvenient to have to turn off BT just to play a PS5 game because chances are your phone is with you even when you’re planning on playing a game. The app I thought would annoy me, but NO account needed. Just download, pair the headsets to the app and blammo you’re ready to go! I paired it with my phone and had a phone call with my wife, the power button answers and hangs up phone calls which is nice. Just remember to unmute, she got annoyed with me pretty quickly before I realized I had mute on. Phone calls the mic sounds good, during gameplay my friends thought I sounded great! I love the base, and I seriously can’t get over the comfort! Razer did a phenomenal job with comfort. I took a day off to spend a day gaming and this thing is a battery champion! It seriously lasts SO long. I got through most of the day on a single charge. Playing from morning to early evening! Charging it however left some to be desired. It wasn’t fast. Anyway I had a lot of fun with this headset and didn’t get ear fatigue. Seriously that alone is worth high praise! The awesome sound, good mic, and platform versatility is just icing on the cake! Needless to say, I’m a fan and will get another for the Playstation 6 if it’s a thing.