Embrace the sound of esports with the Razer BlackShark V2 X-a
triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme
sound isolation. With our best headset mic and audio drivers
packed into a unique aviation-style headset, your competitive
play is destined to turn pro.
Review: A (Really) Great Entry Level Wired Headset - For what it
costs, I had relatively low expectations of this headset. I came
from a Corsair Virtuoso SE wireless headset that had a great mic
and very good sound, but the connection with my PS4 was never
very solid and I would notice relatively frequent dropouts in
audio. Friends with PS4s swore by using the 3.5mm jack on the
controller and I decided to use this to test. Build Quality When
you pick up the headset the first thing you notice is just how
light it is. It feels somewhat solid, but also it's clear that
this is not a headset that prioritized premium materials. It's
also extremely comfortable because of how light it is. Although
I've never had issues with heavier headsets and neck pain, if
that is a consideration the light materials should be great for
long term sessions. The pads are faux leather on the interior
ring and exterior ring. The part that rests against your head
feels like something a little more breathable. I don't think I
will have any issues wearing these for long sessions. The
clamping force is a good moderate level where they won't fall off
accidentally, but I don't feel like I am in a death grip. Mic
Quality I made some calls using the mic and, I believe this to be
a great compliment to the quality of the mic, no one thought I
was on a headset. "It's like you were actually talking through
your phone." Although they have a gamer vibe, I could definitely
see using these on conference calls (as long as the video was
off.) Basically, the mic is great. Audio Quality Here's where I
was expecting things to fall apart, but they really didn't. I
decided to make a completely unfair comparison between these and
my pair of Sennheiser HD600s run off of an AudioQuest DragonFly
Black DAC/AMP. There was clearly no contest between the two
headphones in terms of vocals or detail retrieval, but the Razer
wasn't a bad headphone by any means. It had a clear and present
bass, without being muddy. I do feel like the Corsair Virtuoso
had a more full sound, but the spotty connection ruined it.
Gaming tends to be, I think, more forgiving than listening to
music ... so I ran through a couple of games as a test. I tried a
game that I feel focuses on background music (Unravel), which
sounded great. I also tried something with more exploding
(Borderlands 3) and the headset felt equally competent. Flaws
(But Not Deal Breakers) The volume knob goes the opposite of the
way my mind treats every other volume knob in my life. Clockwise
turns the sound down?! WHY?! I would have loved an LED to remind
me that I'm muted. My first attempted call failed because the
mute was engaged. Conclusion The Razer Blackshark V2 X might have
a terrible name, but it's an amazing product at the price point.
I don't play as many games online as I used to and I listen to a
lot more music. For me, it makes sense to have a great pair of
headphones for music and solo play as well as a cheap headset for
online play with friends and conference calls. This works for me.
Review: Lightweight, Comfortable, and Sounds Fantastic - This
headset has been fantastic. The sound quality is crisp and
immersive thanks to the 50mm drivers, and you can really hear the
difference in games where directional audio matters. Voices come
through clearly, and the bass hits without being muddy. It’s
lightweight and comfortable, even for longer sessions, and the
mic picks up your voice cleanly without background noise. My
husband and I both tried it, and we were impressed with how clear
everything sounded. For the price, the quality is excellent. Easy
to use, great audio, and super comfortable — exactly what you
want in a gaming headset.
