Razer BlackShark V2 X vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Get the BlackShark V2 X on a budget. Unless you want wireless, noise cancelling and long battery: then the V3 Pro, for about four times the price.
Razer BlackShark V2 X
A very light, cheap wired headset with an excellent mic for the money. It feels plasticky, and the sound is bass-heavy.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
An esports headset with a crisp, clear boom mic, adjustable noise cancelling, very low lag and about 70 hours of battery.
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The V2 X is a light wired headset with an excellent mic for a fraction of the price. The V3 Pro adds very low-lag wireless, adjustable noise cancelling, about 70 hours of battery and a sturdier build.
- —You want a great mic for little money.
- —A cable doesn't bother you.
- —You want to go wireless.
- —You play in a noisy room.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent mic for the price
- +Very light and comfortable
- +Works with every console and PC
- −The plastic build feels fragile.
- −The mic doesn't come off, and some owners had mics that failed.
- −Dark, bass-heavy sound, and no software to adjust it.
- −No USB adapter in the box.
- +Crisp, clear boom mic
- +Very low wireless lag
- +Adjustable noise cancelling
- −The wireless dongle connects through a USB cable rather than plugging straight in.
- −Noise cancelling is decent, not the strongest.
- −The fit, and so the bass, can vary for glasses wearers.
- Is the Razer BlackShark V2 X worth it?
- Is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.