Razer BlackShark V2 Gaming Headset: THX 7.1 Spatial Surround Sound - 50mm Drivers - Detachable Mic - for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S - 3.5mm Audio Jack & USB DAC - Black

Let me start by saying: I bought this headset thinking I’d just get slightly better sound and maybe stop annoying my friends with my old potato-quality mic. What I didn’t expect was to emerge from my first game with it like I’d been granted the ears of a cybernetic owl. Seriously, this thing has THX Spatial Audio. I can now hear footsteps, whispers, and, like never before. I didn’t even know how much I’d been missing until I threw these on and realized every prior headset I owned was basically two tin cans and a string. Sound quality? Unreal. The 50mm Triforce Titanium drivers handle highs, mids, and lows like a pro DJ mixing beats in your brain. Explosions boom, dialogue is crisp, and footsteps? Oh buddy, you’ll be spinning in your chair because you’ll hear them behind you before they get you. I’ve gone full try-hard mode since getting this. My KD ratio thanks me. Comfort-wise, this is the first headset I’ve worn for 5+ hours without getting swamp ears or a headache. The ear cushions are infused with cooling gel, which sounds like marketing fluff, but let me tell you, it works. My ears stayed cool through an all-night Destiny raid and a very heated Mario Kart showdown with my partner (who now refuses to play with me while I have this on because “you can hear the shells coming”). Mic quality? Chef’s kiss. The HyperClear Cardioid Mic is detachable, but I keep it on because I like sounding like I’m broadcasting from a professional studio. Friends on Discord have commented that I finally sound like a human and not a dial-up modem trying to become sentient. It comes with a USB sound card that unlocks THX features for PC users (Windows 10 only), but even without it, the 3.5mm jack works great across platforms. I’ve tested it on PC, Switch, and even my phone (because why not listen to Apple Music in hi-fi luxury while walking my dog?). Bottom line: This headset made me realize two things: 1. I’ve been missing out on what “good audio” really means. 2. I'll never go back to budget headsets again. If you're a gamer, streamer, or just someone who wants to hear the game world as if you’ve stepped into it—buy this. Your ears, your teammates, and probably your killstreaks will thank you. I also bought one for my girlfriend after using it for the past few years and she also loves it. Amazing gift for pc gamers!

I got these for working remotely, the goal was to give myself a more portable option that an XLR condenser mic with a separate USB audio interface and a scissor arm. Something I could tote around with a laptop. The Razer Blackshark V2 delivers. The audio quality on the mic is acceptable with the caveat that I spent hours in the Razer Synapse program tweaking the settings and trying to find some combination of options that I could live with. Now, I think I still sound VERY tinny compared to my more professional dekstop audio setup, but for the price, mobility, and comfort I have found these are capable of producing acceptable microphone audio quality. The biggest problem I ran into is that the mic on the Blackshark V2 doesn't pick up lower tones as clearly as higher ones, and apparently my voice is on the low side. At least I had the option to tweak the settings because before getting the Blackshark V2 I had tried the Razer Kraken V3, and there is no fixing the audio that headset produces. Those were my second Razer product ever and my first Razer headset, I was shocked they put their name on something that shoddy. If Razer hadn't been having a sale that made their products an attractive price at the time I'd never have given their headsets the time of day ever again. The comfort on these is fairly good, nothing extraordinary to me but I usually take meetings and listen to music through audiophile quality headphones and I often put custom earpads on them, so my standards are very high. These certainly exceed what I would normally expect from comfort in a set of headphones at this pricepoint, but I find them to be less comfortable than your average Sennheiser headphones. The cups are a bit more shallow with the default cups and rest closer to my ear than I would like. Replacement pads are at the top of my shopping list for these, though I do like the breathable jersey material on the outside of them. The audio quality is acceptable. I honestly haven't even considered using these to listen to music or play games, and in meetings I have much lower expectations for the audio quality others bring to the table than I do for myself. But at no point has the audio quality jumped out to me as being bad. I ran a quick 3 track audio test just now and they're very bright sounding, which is to say these seem better tuned to produce higher frequencies than lower ones. They don't spark joy in my inner audiophile, but they're not bad either. This is acceptable audio. A sound that I think most people will find agreeable unless they're especially bass hungry. For those of you who are Dankpods fans I can offer an excellent frame of reference, you can barely hear the bongo player going off in Earth, Wind, & Fire's "September" with these. One notable feature that I've not encountered before (because I have gone out of my way to avoid using headsets) but really appreciated is the sidetone. I don't like closed back headphones and stick to open backs unless I'm listening to music in a public place. And I REALLY hate talking with closed backs headphones because I can't hear myself and I feel like I'm yelling. The sidetone option these offer takes in and plays ambient noise back to me so that I can hear myself and the world around me in real time. It may seem like a silly thing to want but for those of you who feel the same as myself I can promise this is a LOVELY feature to have.

I'm a big fan of Razer gaming products. I use the Razer Death Adder V2 mouse and love it. So when I needed a good gaming headset with a high quality microphone (for recording gaming videos), the Razer Blackshark V2 + USB Sound Card looked good and it was in a reasonable price range. So, I ordered it from Amazon (about 4 or so months ago). I have use it for 4 months now and here are my thoughts about it: 1. The headset itself is very comfortable, it fits snug on my head and the microphone is detachable; so, if you want to remove it and use just the headset, you can. 2. The headset comes with Razer Synapse, that you download from their website. Synapse has various settings for the headset, including an equalizer and THX Spatial Surround Sound if you choose to use that. For the headset (hearing) this feature is great. 3. The microphone is my biggest complaint. Simply put, it sucks! My voice sounds like I'm in a tin can inside a large tunnel and the white noise is ridiculously loud. I spent days troubleshooting this issue and never found a good solution. For me, this is the biggest pitfall about this headset. It is important that the microphone be high quality, since I record and post gaming videos of my gameplay and commentary/voice as I play. This head fails to do that for me. If I were using this as merely a headset and did not need to mic for recording, only using it to talk to other gamers via Discord, it would be fine. But, as I've mentioned, I record myself as I'm gaming. Because the microphone is so critical for me, personally I give this headset 3 stars. However, since I have a specific need that many other gamers may not have, I've bumped the review rating to 4 stars. As far as using this headset only for gaming and talking on Discord, it's great, I recommend it. If you want to record your voice and your game while you play - this is NOT the headset for you.

I do not play games often, and actually only play one......the greatest game of all time.....Halo. I am bias as this game came out during my college days, so it holds a lot of sentimental and nostalgic value. This headset is EXTREMELY light and comfortable, about half the weight of my Audio Technica Studio Wireless headphones. I can't believe the difference this makes in comfort. At first I thought they felt cheap due to the weight, but totally understand now why they are so light. The sound is incredible, and the PC app "Synapse" helps boost my non gaming computer to where it can run Halo with the basic graphics turned on. My computer actually says it can't run the game due to the listed graphics requirements, but allows me to override the warnings and play it anyway. It works well with no stuttering and audio from the headphones are amazing. The spacial effects are great. As a comparison, I was using the audio t wireless headphones before with the purchased dolby atmos app for PC. Atmos is good, but the included THX sound card via the included USB drive is better. I will warn any older users out there like me it does take a little learning on setting up the audio on your pc, but its not too difficult and worth the effort. I highly recommend these, especially for the price. I purchased an open box set for under 50 bucks which was a no brainer in hindsight. I also now use them to watch Netflix movies as well, and have more or less replaced my audio t wireless set as my go to's. Get these, you won't regret it unless you are a super serious top level gaming aficionado with the best gaming equipment available. You still may not regret it if you are, I just have no way to compare as my hardware is geared towards design drawings and engineering type software packages. Cheers.

These are *great all around*, with clear and solid sound. One small note—if you run sound tests, you might notice some **rattling in the 1-20 Hz range**, but in actual gaming, it's not really an issue. The *THX Spatial Audio* works well, but sometimes the *audio driver can bug out*, requiring a quick unplug/replug or a restart of the *Razer software* (which does need to be running for full functionality—probably the biggest downside). The *mute button* is a nice touch, and the knobs for volume and controls are super convenient. The *fabric ear covers* are a big win—they won’t flake like fake leather over time, and best of all, *they’re comfortable with glasses*, which is something I always struggle with on other headsets. Plus, the *detachable mic* is a great perk. I don't use the cover case, but nice extra too! Fun side note—TimTheTatman uses these too (though he rocks the white version). Definitely a solid choice for gaming!

The Razer BlackShark V2 Headset, for me, is a major PC upgrade at a moderate price. I had been using the monitor speakers for which there is no comparison to this Razer product. This is the 3rd Headset I've owned in the past 10 years; the other 2 crashed and burned, and were way more expensive than this Razer that you, too, could be very happy with. PROS: 1) Ear Cushions -- Comfy, even when wearing glasses, and light weight -- Eliminates noise from 7 PC case fans to my left & a small fan on a bookshelf behind me -- No sound (zero) escapes from the headset regardless of volume level 2) Sound -- Configurable THX 7.1 surround sound with driver software (adjust to your preferences) -- For Gaming, impressive spatial immersion from the titanium drivers in the cups -- Sound card in-line to connect via USB to use the Razer software -- The same 3.5mm connector for the USB sound card can be used to connect to a PCI-e sound card 3) Gaming -- Excellent spatial immersion with impressive multiple volume controls -- Game soundtracks, including voices, are expertly rendered for your enjoyment I don't use the Mic, so no comments. Would I recommend the Razer BlackShark V2 Headset? Absolutely -- Highly Recommended! Why? Because I'm amazed at the build quality and functionalities of this Headset. You won't be disappointed with this gem that has blown competitors out of the water, and it's kind to the wallet.

Don't get me wrong, this is a very solid headset and I'm pleased with my purchase. But I have a HyperX Cloud for my PS4 that cost me about 20 dollars less just 2 and a half years ago and the sound quality on that is about the same if not a little better. Being able to use this headset on my PC and PS4 interchangeably is huge for me though, especially since my gaming laptop's 3.5mm headphone jack doesn't support microphones, so having the USB sound card I can use instead is the only reason I'm able to play games online with friends and not have to use Discord on my phone with my cheap, busted bluetooth ear buds I bought at Walgreens for 30 bucks. I've only tinkered with the USB Sound Card options in the app you can use but it seems really good, just limited by the actual quality of the headset. Surround sound accuracy sounds excellent though, and overall audio quality is still a hair above "good" I'd say. The microphone however sounds really nice for what it is. I sound really clear with very little, if any, sound being picked up in the background. Also build quality of the headset is simple but very solid, and it's incredibly light and comfortable. Hours of use with absolutely no discomfort. 10/10 there. Overall I don't regret the purchase at all, but just know you are getting what you pay for and if you're looking for top of the line audio hidden in a headset 50-100 dollars cheaper than its competitors, you'll be disappointed. But if you're looking for a versatile and relatively cheap headset option for PC and consoles, this is an easy get.

The headphones are super comfortable. I can wear them for 8 hours and have no discomfort. The ear pieces breathe well. They dont get hot. The mic is no good though. Sounds muffled and low. I ended up using my 9$ stand alone desk mic that sounds leagues better. All in all im happy because i needed the headphone function the most. If you need a good mic too might want to get a diff headset. UPDATE I have to give these 5 stars even with a lacking mic. The comfort is amazing. Theyre just tight enough but not so much its annoying. I can wear them for 8 hrs plus with no discomfort. The ear pads breathe very well! My ears dont get hot at all no matter how long i wear them.