Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've recently started playing pc games online with friends (always been more of a console guy), headed down to the local best buy to check out what was in-stock. The V2 were on sale listed at $100 so I figured I would give them a whirl because instead of the standard 3.5 cable I could use the USB sound card adapter. At first I figured there would be some long configurations or programs to setup but to my amazement I was literally able to plug them up start using, and playing. The headphones feel great on my head and over my ears, they have plenty of foam on them making long wearing easy, the microphone picks up very well and is response, and the cord running down to the USB card is adequately long enough for ease of movement and use. If I had to make one gripe and the reason for my 4 star review is that if you want your music loud (while working on different online projects or playing alone and are partially deaf like myself) they are lacking just a little bit in the actual volume they produce but the sound quality is phenomenal . Not that it is needed but they even come with and Oakley sunglass style bag for easy storage or transport.

Great sound very comfortable and very light, it’s one of the best gaming wired headsets to buy

First of I just want to say that I’m am running this headset with an Xbox so I cannot use the included sound card. My auxiliary port on my Razer Kraken broke so this is why I bought the blackshark. I wanted something less bulky and lighter because I’ve had problems with long gaming sessions and my head feels like I have a helmet on after a while. The only con that is noticeable with the Blackshark V2 is the audio quality. The treble and mid are lacking while there is too much bass in situations where there should be little. The experience is comparable to my Steelseries headset. Otherwise, the headset is very comfortable and I love the volume control knob on the left side of the headset. The mic sounds exactly like my Kraken V2 pro’s and I’m looking forward to using it more!

These were pretty good, not great, but good sound, good mic quality and good build. They are also pretty comfortable. I now prefer open back and found the SHP9500's to be my go to. I added a mic to those to make them work as a headset. The BlackShark's surprised me though. The soundcard with them makes them sound a little synthetic, but if you have a DAC to drive them, it'll give them a boost. Good overall.

The sound is pretty good, comfort is great, and you never have to charge it! But you might get some crackling sounds when using the USB dongle after some time.

Good headset and on sale made it worth it. A but hard on the headpressing but overall good.

My 11 year old son seems to really like them and he’s very picky so that’s good enough for me.

Gaming is a way of life for a lot of us. Whether it’s to entertain an audience during a broadcast, hopping online with some friends to unwind from a long day or just to immerse yourself into a rich story. No matter what your gaming motivation is, the sound of said game is important to any experience. Razer’s Blackshark V2 headset delivers some great sound for your gaming world. Comfort: The Blackshark is probably the most comfortable gaming headset that I’ve ever worn. And that’s saying a lot since I’ve owned several headsets since 2013. It’s a low profile aviator design fit with breathable ear cups which is important for those long gaming sessions. I didn’t feel any overwhelming heat or sweat from wearing them during my sessions that last for several hours. For an incredibly lightweight headset, I am amazed at how they can cup my ears firmly without becoming irritating after an hour. You might even forget that you’re wearing them. It happened to me twice already. The volume is a direct access dial that’s located on the right ear cup. It’s easy to adjust and you’ll feel a ‘click’ when you’ve dialed to the halfway mark. Just behind the volume dial is the mic mute button which is easy to use. I can appreciate the location of these two features since your fingers know exactly where to go rather than fumbling for the mute slider that’s on a cord that we’ve seen with other headsets. Sound: The Blackshark V2 has A LOT of options for you to experiment with regarding the sort of audio experience you are looking for. However, I have to inform you, all of these sound options are meant for PC players only. That’s not to say that you cannot use the Blackshark for your PS4, Xbox One, or Switch. Instead of using the built-in USB soundcard, you can plug the headset via the 3.5mm audio jack directly into the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One controller/handheld. That’s not to say that your audio experiences with the Blackshark are going to be horrible, it’s just that with the consoles, you cannot fine-tune the type of audio you are seeking. The PC audio options via the Razer Synapse app are PLENTY: Mic Volume Mic Boost Mic Sensitivity THX Spatial Audio Equalizer And that’s just to name a few of the customization options for the PC gamer. And even if you’re using this headset for your console, the sound is insanely sharp and clear. For me, the sounds are distinctive. Footsteps aren’t overridden by other audio cues in games like Call of Duty Warzone and Apex Legends where you NEED to be aware of your audio surroundings. For the gamers that are looking for a deep and pronounced bass sound, then you’ll find that the Blackshark does not offer that sound experience. Even after I experimented with the calibrations, there was no ‘booming’ bass sound. I’m assuming that this was done so as not to conflict with the other sounds that I mentioned before. I played Apex Legends on my PC and then played Ghost of Tsushima on my PS4. Both games have different uses for sound but both were astounding to hear. From the gunfire approaching closer to my location in Apex Legends to the sounds of wind and thunder in Ghost of Tsushima, I felt like I was in those moments. Unfortunately, there’s no vocal feedback when using the headset on consoles. This means that you can’t hear yourself and will be talking at a louder tone to your online team or friends unless you pull one of the ear cups slightly off your ear. If you’re anything like me, you tend to use your gaming headset for other things such as watching movies. Just like the gaming sound, the sounds from the movies were clear, sharp, and distinct. A surround sound theater around your ears. The Blackshark distributes a clean and sharp audio experience for ALL gamers but offers customization for the PC gamer. If you’re looking for comfort, clean sound without being overwhelmed by multiple wires, and the weight of the headset, I believe you will be satisfied with the Blackshark V2.

Love these!! So far so good!!! Great sound that you can adjust with the software. Others report they can hear me well and I dont even have to talk loud. I talk real low and they still can hear me amongst all the gunfire and chaos in the game. I like taht the mic is detachable too for better storage or if you just want to rock them for listening to music or movies. I like the volume control on the headset is a know for more precise colume control. Its a little big but it does its job. I like that the mute button is a button and not a switch. They are pretty comfortable but I have to find that sweet spot in the adjustments so it is not too tight or too loose. The mic monitoring is nice but you have to choose if you want to add gain and pic up mre background noise or someone talking in the background or if you want to cut that all out. I chose a wired headset because I feel it gives more consistancy and I dont have to worry about charging it. The cord can be cumbersome but thats a sacrifice im willing to take

I have had these headphones for a month now and I love them. They are a great overall pair for the $100 price range. Pros: Sound is great, the surround sound is really immersive. They are very comfortable, the ear pads are comfortable against my head and I can easily wear them for 6 hours at a time and not get any pressure pain or discomfort. The mic clarity is good. Cons: Not sure if I got a weird pair or if it's all of them, but the cord constantly wraps itself up. Almost like it is getting tangled on itself, which results in the cord being short. Every few days, I have to unplug them and unravel the cord (which doesn't take more than 20 seconds) and then plug them back in. The bass isn't spectacular in these headphones. It isn't bad, but it doesn't compare at all to other headphones I have had. You won't notice much normally but I listen to dubstep a lot and the sound is just ok for that heavy bass music. Overall I would definitely recommend. 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the two cons I listed. I feel like both of those could be made possible in $100 headphones.

========================================================= Bottom Line Upfront: The Razer Blackshark V2 is exactly what it appears to be: a lightweight, well thought and executed headset with a clear gaming focus. It won’t break the bank – and the added USB sound card really gives it much appreciated flexibility when jumping from different PCs or laptops on the go. No, its, not perfect – but it is totally worth the price and is a quality piece of kit to add to your gaming set up. ========================================================= Detailed Observations after a regular usage: =================================================== >>> Exterior Design thoughts: ====================================== Starting with the physical design of the headset – it definitely “gamer centric” with its two Green “Razor Serpent” logos on the exterior of each earcup - and will not be confused with a high end / premium styled headset that cost upwards of $200 out there. I personally would have liked to see those logos light up or have some kind of RGB element to them – but I can wholly appreciate the “muted gamer” aspect these manage to pull off – plus I imagine that would have added to the overall cost of the unit as well (if they ever found a way to put that option in there without raising the price that would be awesome though). It still manages to feel solidly built where it counts, particularly with the knobs and switches for volume and mic muting. The headband stitching and material seem durable and quality on top of that as well. I am not a fan of the hardwired/non removable cable that leads into the earcup – I would have preferred something modular that I can replace, or would not be subject to strain/wear and tear when traveling with them in my bag/backpack. It would also have been nice is the earcups offered some kind of rotational adjustment so that they could be folded flat against my chest, or storage/travel as well when not in use. The wires that support the up and down adjustment seem sturdy enough – but I would like to have a thicker gauge of metal used for added reassurance of “durability” over the long haul. >>> Earcup padding and fabric thoughts: ===================================== The fabric Razer uses for the earcups is simple, but functional. Its soft and has more than enough ventilation holes -without feeling scratchy against me skin. Razer says the BlackShark V2 has memory foam – but in my personal experience this can be pretty vague since there are essentially what I consider to be 2 types of memory foam products out there..either the “classic” – slow forming, quicksand feeling – “heavy” memory foam from the TV mattress commercials where someone places their hand on it … OR … the newer “lighter” memory foams that are blended with other foams to “breath better” and rebound faster. The Blackshark V2 definitely has the latter – which helps the whole set to have a light feel, without giving me a “head trapped in vice” feeling that I have gotten from other headsets in the past. I still would have preferred the “classic” heavier memory foam in the cups, even if it added extra weight and reduced breathability – but I think that would have also helped reduce background noise when the headset is on as well. The headset still does a good job of blocking ambient and background noise – but I wouldn’t say it was “stellar” in that regard. I don’t believe the earcups are removable for washing, and I did not see anything in the product literature/instructions that says it could be removed -so that really is some I am concerned with. I keep saying I travel a lot – because I do – and I like being able to clean my things after heavy usage. Sweat, dirt, grime builds up quicker and I worry that this may be an issue further on down the line. >>> THX Spatial audio: ==================================== For the record I have never been overly found of “spatial audio” effects in headsets. Having owned and tried a couple of these “spatial audio” styled headset recently and in the past -I am still not overly impressed OUTSIDE of gaming applications. I repeat…OUTSIDE of gaming applications. While gaming – the THX spatial audio delivers on its promise of immersive enhancement all the way. Playing Fortnite, I could clearly and distinctly hear the directional location of gunfire and footsteps with it on, and saved me from elimination on more than one occasion while indoors and in certain environments by accurately letting me gage where people where sneaking around to try to get the drop on me. All that being said – THX spatial audio is not so great on anything else. Often distorting to altering music and movies in a way that was not natural to my ears. Fortunately, it is a simple couple of clicks to turn it off in Razer’s Synapse software – and you can go back to enjoying excellent sounds from all the other non-gaming applications. Closing thoughts: ================= Razer has been part of the gaming scene for what seems like forever to me…since I was back in high school…literally 20 years ago. That being said, I can say that they have consistently brought new, innovative products, devices and peripherals over those couple of decades. Some of those products didn’t deliver on expectations, while others far exceeded expectation and helped to push the industry forward. I am happy to say that the Razer Blackshark V2 (with the included USB soundcard in use) safely falls into the latter of those two in that comparison… and truly delivers on what a gaming focused headset should do – while not requiring a car payment sized investment as part of the price of admission. I think the part I honestly found that made the difference was the USB soundcard dongle. While you can use the headset without the USB soundcard as just a regular 3.5mm plug/input - that's not what made this headset special to me. I jump from my Gaming laptop, to my ultra-portable laptop, to a friend’s laptop – and then back to my home gaming rig … all the time. Having the ability to have a consistent, good sounding headset – that didn’t make me feel like my head was in a vice – wasn’t something I initially thought I would appreciate until after using it for a bit. The Razer Blackshark V2 delivers on all the basics, adds external USB sound card functionality, and seems well built for under $100 MSRP. Yeah – it could offer some nicer included goodies and design choices - and even some additional RGB lighting – but wouldn’t hold it against it. What I would say is that the non-removable ear cup covers/foam is disappointing to me personally – and affects my rating of the product the way I use it significantly. Interesting things to note: =========================================== - The headset/USB cables are all braided, helping to reduce tangling, reduce cable noises while gaming and look legit in any setup / desk setup - The included “Storage/Carrying” bag is a nice thought – but it is a little on thing side and not made of the most durable fabric. It caught a ton of pet hair in my use, and it managed to act as a dust and crumb magnet in my bag when I transported it – these things may not bother/apply to you - I liked the little mic imprinted on the exterior casing of the removable microphone. Little things like that make me feel like Razor is actively trying to make sure people face the wrong end of the mic to face - You NEED to download and install the Razor Synapse software to unlock ALL of the features of the mic. Everything from Custom EQs, Spatial sound modifications, to microphone recording enhances are tucked away inside – and really help the Blackshark V2 punch above its weight - I like having the detachable mic in the Blackshark V2 headset V.S. having it built in adding more bulk and making it non user serviceable as well. I did not use the microphone heavily – but when I did, I never had any distortion or recording issues with my teammates or while in any games - I have mixed feelings about the tactile volume “knob”. I like how I can turn up/lower the volume quickly and easily by feel alone from “off”position all the way to the to 50% - and to 100% positions – but I can’t feel that just a normal sized knob, with maybe “off”-25%-50%-75%-100% positions would have been more appreciated by me - since I don’t need to fine tune from 50% -100% - but rather 75%-100% (as complicated as that all may sound)

Lightweight, comfortable, decent sound quality. Very good value for the price.

Really comfortable headphones, the cups are soft and hug your face. I can hardly hear anything around me when wearing these headphones. Only thing that is annoying is the software , you have to figure out the vocal clarity stuff and adjust the volume so you’re loud and not quiet in teamspeak and programs like discord. Other than that great headphones. Was worried about them being too bassy for games like Warzone but if you turn off THX audio you’ll be fine. I hear all the foot steps.

Actually very nice and comfy. Easy to use and what i wanted out of a headset. Also quite loud and very good bass. Not the greatest headset money can buy but one the best wireless headsets i have gotten. Also it being lightweight keeps me from damaging it amd makes it better altogether.

My initial time with the microphone was strange, as the connection was a little off. Nowadays I have no such issues and it's a solid headset for the price. The audio is decent, and the mic is definitely fine for being a gaming headset, it won't blow you away but people will understand you clearly. The build quality on the headset is good and it's mostly comfortable, do be warned that if it gets hot in your room, wearing this for extended periods of time will not help at all.

I really like these. They are light not heavy when you wear them. They have great sound. The mic is clear. And the mic is removable so you dont always have the mic in your face.

Nice headset, comfortable with noise cancellation. I give it four stars because you need an adapter to have it work with your xbox 1 controller. I am unsure about other controllers as he has only used it with his xbox so far. If you have an older controller it can be plugged in directly to the audio jack but you will not be able to use the soundcard, which is one of the main reasons you would choose this headset. I do not remember reading that it would need additional components to work with the multi-platforms it says it is compatible with. I could be mistaken though. If you only have a 3.5mm audio plus mic jack, I would go with the Blackshark V2 without the soundcard as it will save you over $30.

I previously had headphones with leather ear pads and my ears would get really hot within the first hour of gaming and I would have to take them off. These ones have a cloth ear pad and stay cool for the most part for a while. Very comfortable with glasses as well. I really like the volume button side as well really turns up the intensity when you need to listen very closely. My only complaint about them is the suspension system to adjust the the headphones to head it’s kind of clunky and not as smooth as you would like but once you get them set you are good. Just hard to adjust them. Overall very good headphones for 100 dollars got them because they work for all consoles and PC. Recommend

So I picked this up to possibly be an improvement over the HyperX Cloud 2 USB headset I purchased years ago. In a few ways it works as well if not better but in other ways this isn't the headset many websites make it out to be. Pros: - sound (both playback and record [headset and mic]) are quite good. - THX Spatial Audio is nice once you get it working with the headset. - Better Discord compatibility than with any HyperX headset - Sits light on the head and is quite comfortable - Price is affordable and at $99.99 it's good bang for the buck Cons: - Synapse software may be good for mice, still needs improvements with headsets. Synapse makes getting the headset working at all sometimes very finicky - Sometimes the headset when plugged in will work off of the Razer Sound Card audio source in Windows. Sometimes the headset will work off of the THX Spatial Audio audio source. Thanks to Synapse, you never know which one until you plug it in. Final thoughts: Overall, if you're quite tech savvy you should be able to get Razer Synapse's to play nice with you and keep this headset working consistently. Those who can work with tech really well this is a good buy. I wouldn't recommend this headset to anyone who is not technologically inclined or at least educated in tech otherwise Synapse could give you headaches...and possible stomach aches.

Overall, a very good headset to use for games, although spatial audio integration feels like it reduces the quality of audio in order to achieve a spatial profile when enabled. When disabled, the audio output is pretty good for listening to music and other things. Noise canceling is only okay, but I don't mind that personally as I prefer to be aware of things happening around me. The mic is also decent, but I'd recommend getting a separate mic of higher value if you were looking to record audio for various projects. Overall, the Razer Blackshark V2 headset is worth its price point, and my only complaint is having to deal with Razer's software when managing audio options.