2024 the best gaming pc headset review
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If esports is your calling, answer it with the ultimate wireless headset for competitive play. Designed to meet the needs of Team Razer’s finest, get the complete package of crystal-clear audio, advanced noise isolation, and all-day comfort with the multi-award-winning Razer BlackShark V2 Pro.
RAZER HYPERCLEAR SUPER WIDEBAND MIC — By covering a wider frequency range of sound, this next-gen detachable mic captures an incredible amount of detail in your voice, so that every shotcall to your team sounds clear, rich, and natural.Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 60 dB. Impedance: 32 Ω..Connector Type : Wireless. Material Type : Titanium.
RAZER TRIFORCE TITANIUM 50MM DRIVERS — With titanium-coated diaphragms for added clarity, our new, cutting-edge proprietary design divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows—producing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows.
RAZER HYPERSPEED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY — With its industry-leading 2.4GHz wireless connection, enjoy high-performance, low-latency competitive play with sound that’s perfectly synced to your game.
PRO-TUNED FPS AUDIO PROFILES — Tuned with some of the top esports athletes in the world, listen like the pros do with on-headset FPS audio profiles that provide maximum information for the ultimate competitive edge.
NOISE-ISOLATING EARCUPS WITH ULTRA-SOFT MEMORY FOAM — The headset’s closed earcups conform to your head shape, creating a perfect seal to shut out distractions–supported by plush padding in a breathable fabric for complete comfort when competing.
70 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE WITH TYPE C CHARGING — A single full charge of the headset provides up to 70 hours of battery life, enabling you to have non-stop competitive gameplay with minimal downtime.
#1 SELLING PC GAMING PERIPHERALS BRAND IN THE U.S. — Source: Circana, Retail Tracking Service, U.S., Dollar Sales, Gaming Designed Mice, Keyboards, and PC Headsets, Jan. 2019- Dec. 2023 combined
Reviewer: Steven Roberts
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Incredibly solid wireless headset for comfort, sound quality and noise cancellation
Review: Let me preface by stating I am reviewing the Blackshark v2 pro. Sometimes amazon combines similar item reviews, this is important and that I have owned this for over a year with consistent usage, using it multiple days a week for 1-8 hours.This thing has a lot going for it with very few downsides that in my opinion do not outweigh the pros and if you can get this for $150 or less it is 100% worth it.Pros- Noise cancellation is so strong, sometimes I don't hear my wife when she calls for me. She was the one who bought this for me lol- Sound quality through synapse can be adjusted to your liking, and I can't recommend it without it (kind of a con)- Incredibly comfortable even with glasses. There is a lot of good padding on the head and ears, prior headsets this was always an issue, recently before this I owned a corsair void elite and even that wasn't perfect, but it was close in this category.- Battery life is actually really strong, just be sure to charge it after each usage. I've only ever gotten this to low battery where it beeps at me if I use it for 10-12 hours without charging it. Sometimes thats a long gaming day sometimes thats multiple days. I'm pretty good about keeping things charged, so this isn't a pain point for me, but may be for you. That said you can charge while using it.- Removable microphone, probably not a huge deal for most, but I use these as headphones not a headset. I use an external USB mic for better quality (I'll get into that later).- Ability to use this with 3.5mm port. I wouldn't recommend this without the USB function, as the USB DAC it comes with is decent enough and having used it without it, this is where it fails, but I'm labeling the 3.5mm port as a pro in case you have a multipurpose headset in mind- THX 7.1, now this is just virtual surround sound but in the couple games I have tried, notably monster hunter world, it performs really well, its weird to get used to but its done well enough. Not a huge selling point, you can get this elsewhere, but noted.Cons- Without the USB DAC and synapse you are losing a lot of potential. This thing is really good for sound quality once you configure it, but on it's own it's horrible, this is why I did not get the wired version of the blackshark v2 with just 3.5mm.- Microphone quality isn't great, its honestly worse than most and for $180 it should be a lot better, this is why I use an external mic. Unless you're yelling, your friends will probably say you're quiet.- Intermittent disconnects, unsure if this is a hardware, connection or synapse issue but it happens infrequently it doesn't bother me, but should be noted.- Synapse, I swear I've had issues with every gaming software (ghub, icue, synapse) but recently synapse has been a pain. I love iCUE (or did) but hate corsair software, but if synapse continues to get worse I will look elsewhere for another headset.Overall, if I had to buy this thing again I'd do it for $130 or so. I wouldn't spend $180, I'd just get professional wired headphones, but this thing has a lot going on that it made it worth it to me. I recommend these headphones to anyone who is in the market for a wireless headset in this budget range who doesn't hold grudges against razer. In that niche, I think its perfect.
Reviewer: Lazy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Huge Step Up From Razer
Review: Picked up the BlackShark V2 Pros recently, so far so good based on first impressions. These are definitely a step up as far as comfort, sound quality, and mic quality are concerned when compared to other Razer headsets. Note that the following review was typed out with the PC platform in mind, this headset will function wirelessly and via 3.5mm cable without THX audio support on PS4/PS5 but still takes advantage of 7.1 surround sound. As far as I can tell, these will not function via the wireless dongle on Xbox consoles but can still be used wired.Comfort: Easily the most comfortable headset I've ever worn, the earcups are breathable and the headset itself feels very lightweight with no noticeable amount of pressure on my head. Haven't noticed any sliding issues with the thin metal bars that allow for fit adjustment, they seem surprisingly sturdy given how precariously delicate they appear to be. For a Razer product, it's surprising to see no obvious problems with build quality.Sound Quality: Needs a bit of adjustment of the box via the Razer Synapse app. It took about five minutes to calibrate THX audio settings to my liking, but beyond that, everything sounds great! No complaints with bass, mids, and lows while listening to music or on Twitch/Youtube, the headset itself gets very loud on max volume with very little perceptible distortion. No in-game complaints so far either, the 7.1 surround sound seems to be properly calibrated for picking up low sounds such as footsteps and other audio prompts. To me, they sound almost as good as my Astro A50 Gen 4 headset for nearly half the price.Mic: Very good for a wireless headset microphone after adjusting ambient noise and voice clarity settings,, haven't had any complaints from friends and randoms on Discord. I do have a couple of issues with it though:- Mic sidetone is very quiet even at full volume. Not a deal breaker for me personally, but it could be for those who prefer a more audible sidetone.- Placement within the headset can be a bit cumbersome upon insertion; can be finicky and will not function unless placed and spun counterclockwise. Takes a bit of trial and error but will stay in place once properly fitted.Noise cancellation: Passive only, will not filter out loud noises at same level as most closed back headphones. This seems to be the trade off for having such a comfortable fit. However, neither myself nor my partner have noticed any audio bleed or speaker audio being picked up by the mic.Miscellaneous: note that the earcups are not removable or replaceable, which is a strange omission given that the Blackshark V2 wired variant has that option. Go with those instead if you don't mind the wires and are looking to customize or properly maintain the earcups. The Pro variant also charges via an included Micro USB, which may be a turnoff for those who have already fully converted over to USB Type C.Overall verdict: definitely worth the $160 spent, I can't recommend the BlackShark V2 Pro enough. When it comes to Razer's audio options, this is definitely the way to go as far as their wireless headsets are concerned. This review will be updated if any issues arise over time.
Reviewer: Pavel
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Light, long battery life
Review: No haptics (which are unless anyway), not quite loud enough, but overall good sound plus THX, light, comfortable, extreme battery life (yes, indeed, it will last a few days). Razer Synapse (control software) also improved, compared to what is was a few years ago. The biggest problem with this headset is connection between headband and earphones - it is poorly designed (from the engineering point of view) and will break, usually within less than a year, unless you are very careful (for the reference - this is the third or forth time I replace them for that very reason).
Reviewer: Janey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great all-around headset for multiple purposes!
Review: The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset has been a fantastic upgrade! The THX 7.1 spatial surround sound is impressive, creating an immersive experience with crystal-clear audio. Theyâre also super lightweight, so I can wear them for hours without any discomfort, and the battery life is amazingâthey hold a charge for several days at a time. A great feature is the detachable mic boom, which is perfect if you want to use the headset solely for listening without the mic getting in your way. The only drawback is that the USB dongle has to stay connected to my computer, taking up a valuable USB port. Minor inconvenience, but overall, itâs an awesome headset for gaming
Reviewer: Francis Derangere
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I've been using the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro USB-C for over a year now, and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's a substantial upgrade from the previous micro-USB version, offering the same exceptional comfort and sound quality, but with an impressive 40+ hour battery life.One minor change is the inverted placement of the mic and start/stop buttons. While this might be a bit confusing initially, especially for those switching from the older model, it's a quick adjustment.I wear this headset for 6-10 hours a day, five days a week, and it's incredibly comfortable. The headband is a standout feature, distributing weight evenly and avoiding any pressure points on top of my head. This is a stark contrast to my Bose QuietComfort headphones, which I only use for flights due to their discomfort after extended wear.The sound quality is truly remarkable. Whether I'm listening to music, gaming, or watching movies, the BlackShark V2 Pro delivers immersive audio that enhances every experience.
Reviewer: Javier Vargas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great headphones. The audio quality is amazing, good fit and they perform consistently for longer sessions. I couldn't be happier with them. We will see durability but so far they looks very promising.
Reviewer: Jose Elias
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Si sigues las instrucciones para actualizar el controlador no vas a tener mayor problema. Hay tres cosas a notar en mi opinión:1) Si no eres audiofilo de fabrica suena muy bien pero si buscas tutoriales para ecualizar la música y el micrófono mejora notablemente en ambos aspectos.2) Es el mejor micrófono que he tenido en un heeadset, estoy sumamente complacido con la calidad, especialmente porque los uo para el trabajo y con mis amigos.3) Si como yo eres cabezón y usas lentes, son bastante cómodos, pero si puedes llegar a sentir una leve incomodidad. No pasa de ajustar el headset para que vuelva a ser bastante cómodo.Te los recomiendo ampliamente peeero ten en cuenta que no tienen un acabado tan premium como los a50, virtuoso, etc.
Reviewer: Raúl Contreras Rosano
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Tras 9 meses de uso puedo decir que son de los mejores audifonos que existen, son comodos y tienen un buen audio, en cuanto al THX SPATIAL AUDIO no puedo decir que sea la gran cosa porque solo es un filtro de audio que aumenta o disminuye el sonido de los deciveles con el que se escucha y el audio 3D es muy bueno, si bien solo juego CSGO y Minecraft en PC puedo saber todo lo que ocurre. Se logra escuchar una pequeña estatica cuando el sonido de los audifonos esta al minimo en la rueda de los mismos asi como tambien si esta al maximo, por ello recomendaria utilizarlos con la rueda a la mitad a menos de que no puedan subir el volumen de otra manera. Con el tiempo y los meses el bajar y subir las orejeras se vuelve mas ligero y eso no es muy bueno, las almohadillas se gastan con el tiempo y se vuelven mas suaves pero no se da cuenta uno hasta que ve uno que tenga almohadillas nuevas.El microfono solo lo he utilizado en caso de emergencia y se agradece bastante que sea remobible debido a que de esa forma es demasiado facil comer sin ensuciar nada.La bateria si dura aproximadamente las 18 horas que RAZER promete, aunque yo recomendaria cargar los audifonos cada que se pueda y configurarlos para que se apaguen de manera automatica despues de 15 minutos. El software no es necesario usarlo debido a que se guarda en la memoria de los audifonos a no ser de que se quiera utilizar THX SPATIAL AUDIO pero yo no lo recomiendo.La conectividad si es un tema a mejorar debido a que despues de un tiempo los audifonos se empiezan a desconectar automaticamente si no esta colocado el USB en la manera correcta y los audifonos esten cerca, de igual forma se desconecta pero uno se puede acostumbrar con el tiempo.En consola no los he usado demasiado pero funcionan a la perfeccion y los problemas de conectividad desaparecen.Lo unico que si no me agrada en nada es que al conectar los audifonos en otro puerto USB diferente al que se conecto aparecen como otro sistema de audio y se configuran con un 100% de volumen. Esto no desaparece si se coloca un multipuertos.En cuanto a los cables que tiene, cuenta con un USB para cargarlo y un 3.5mm que es demasiado corto, personalmente pienso que es demasiado corto a diferencia de su version cableada
Reviewer: Oliver Spieswinkel
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Leider hat die Verbindung mit dem USB Stick nicht funktioniert. Verbindung nur über Kabel möglich.
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