Razer Blackshark V2 Review
Razer makes a lot of gaming headsets for different situations. If you want a big, powerful, wired over-ear experience, there’s the Kraken line. If you want wireless connectivity, there’s the Nari line. And if you want a sleek, light, competitive headset, there’s the Blackshark V2. This $99.99 gaming headset lacks the bulk of the Krakens while offering powerful surround sound thanks to a 7.1-channel USB sound card and software-based THX Spatial Audio, along with an excellent microphone. It’s comparable with the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition ($99.99) and even the pricier Kraken Ultimate ($129.99), but with a sleeker design and even better performance. That earns the Blackshark V2 our Editors’ Choice for wired gaming headsets.Design The Blackshark V2 is lighter and a bit less bulky than Razer’s Kraken and Nari headsets. The signature big, circular earcups are gone, replaced by more conventional oval earcups with matte black plastic shells. Bright green Razer logos sit on the back o...
The wired Razer Blackshark V2 gaming headset offers excellent audio and microphone quality, loads of software features and options, and a light, comfortable fit.
Strong audio performance; Excellent microphone; USB sound card included with THX Spatial Audio through software; Light, comfortable fit
Cable is hardwired to the headset