Updated 28 Oct 2026
Is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) worth it?
Yes — a great wireless headset for PC team games.
It's light and comfortable for long sessions, and its detachable mic is one of the best on a wireless headset, so teammates hear you clearly. The battery lasts about 70 hours, it connects with a low-latency dongle and over Bluetooth, and Razer's app has EQ presets for popular esports games. It can't be used with a cable, doesn't work with Xbox, and it can't play the dongle and Bluetooth at the same time. Testers disagree on the bass: some found it heavy, others light.
91%of 23 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Excellent detachable mic
- Light and comfortable
- About 70 hours, dongle and Bluetooth
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What owners say
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.
Good to know
- 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.
From 23 buyer ratings at Currys, every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Excellent micMentioned a lot
- Great soundMentioned a lot
- Easy to connect and useAlso mentioned
- Good valueAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 2 of 23 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You play team shooters on PC and talk a lot.
- You want a light headset for long sessions.
Skip it if…
- You play on Xbox.
- You want the newest model with noise cancelling: the BlackShark V3 Pro.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Two connections
HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth 5.2.
Battery
Up to 70 hours.
Xbox
This version lists PC, PlayStation and phones, not Xbox.
Technical specifications
| Drivers | 50 mm TriForce Titanium, 12 Hz–28 kHz |
|---|---|
| Connection | HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Works with | PC, PlayStation (USB-A dongle), Android and iOS |
| Mic | Detachable super wideband, unidirectional |
| Noise | Passive isolation |
| Spatial audio | THX Spatial Audio |
| Battery | Up to 70 hours |
| Ear cushions | Oval, memory foam |
| Weight | 320 g |
From the maker's spec sheet for model Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) RZ04-04530100 (US), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
More on the BlackShark V2 Pro
How we reached this verdict
RTINGS calls it decent for wireless gaming: comfortable, about 70 hours of battery, low latency and a good mic, though it's wireless only and not for Xbox. Tom's Hardware (4/5) found the mic excellent and the fit very comfortable but the yokes a little flimsy, and TechRadar (4.5/5) calls it a big improvement on the 2020 model with an amazing mic, but a somewhat weak low end.
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, TechRadar, Razer, RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 28 Oct 2026How we decide