Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) vs Razer BlackShark V2 X
Get the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023). Unless you're happy with a cable and want to spend a fraction — then the BlackShark V2 X.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
A light, comfortable esports headset with an excellent mic, about 70 hours of battery and Bluetooth for your phone. No cable option, and no Xbox.
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.
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The V2 Pro is wireless with about 70 hours per charge, Bluetooth, a detachable mic and a sturdier feel. The V2 X is wired and plasticky but very light, works with every console and still has an excellent mic for the money.
- —You want to go wireless.
- —You play on PC.
- —You want the better build.
- —Budget matters most.
- —You play on Xbox or several consoles.
- —You don't want to charge anything.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners single out the mic, one of the best they've used, and like the sound and value. The two lukewarm owners found the ear foam itchy, or hard to talk with both earcups on.
- ✓Excellent mic
- ✓Great sound
- ✓Easy to connect and use
None came up often enough to list.
Owners love the sound, comfort and mic for the price. The main complaint is a mic that sounded poor or stopped working.
- ✓Good sound for gaming
- ✓Comfortable and light
- ✓Clear mic
- −The mic sounded poor or stopped working
- −Clamps too tightly
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent detachable mic
- +Light and comfortable
- +About 70 hours, dongle and Bluetooth
- −Wireless only, with no cable.
- −Doesn't work with Xbox.
- −Can't play the dongle and Bluetooth at the same time.
- −The yokes feel a little flimsy.
- +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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Wireless
The V2 Pro is wireless with Bluetooth; the V2 X is wired.
Mic
Detachable on the Pro; fixed and bendable on the X.
Weight
320 g against 240 g.
Technical specifications
| BlackShark V2 Pro | Razer BlackShark V2 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 50 mm TriForce Titanium, 12 Hz–28 kHz | 50 mm TriForce |
| Connection | HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wired, 3.5 mm |
| Works with | PC, PlayStation (USB-A dongle), Android and iOS | PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck, phones |
| Mic | Detachable super wideband, unidirectional | — |
| Noise | Passive isolation | Closed-back earcups, passive isolation |
| Spatial audio | THX Spatial Audio | — |
| Battery | Up to 70 hours | — |
| Ear cushions | Oval, memory foam | — |
| Weight | 320 g | 240 g |
| Microphone | — | HyperClear cardioid, bendable |
| Surround | — | 7.1 on Windows 11 |
From the maker's spec sheet for the BlackShark V2 Pro (Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) RZ04-04530100 (US)) and the Razer BlackShark V2 X (Razer BlackShark V2 X (3.5 mm)), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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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.
Owner reports for the BlackShark V2 Pro: 23 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Razer BlackShark V2 X: 221 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Best Buy (Canada), read October 2026.