Razer released the BlackShark V2, one of the best gaming headsets of the year. Now the company is back with a wireless update. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is essentially the same headset as its predecessor, only now it uses wireless audio to connect to your gaming platform of choice. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is very similar, in fact almost identical, to the Razer BlackShark V2. This gaming headset is primarily made of plastic, with wire hinges and a thickly padded headband.
It features the same slightly understated aesthetic as the Razer BlackShark V2. So while it’s clearly a gaming headset, there are no colored LEDs or chunky, angular design flourishes. The Razer logo is a subtle, glossy black that stands out just slightly against the matte headphones – the only real visual difference between the BlackShark V2 Pro and its predecessor. The headset is undoubtedly a bit heavier due to the battery, but it’s still comfortable even during multi-hour gaming sessions.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Razer claims that the BlackShark V2 Pro’s battery lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge. Similar to its predecessor, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro offers generally accurate audio output throughout the midrange, with particular emphasis on bass response up to around 200 Hz. This may be a bit disconcerting for audiophiles, but a frequency response like this is enjoyable for many people. While the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro’s sound profile is nearly identical to the BlackShark V2, the headset’s isolation is demonstrably worse.
When the BlackShark V2 first hit the market, Razer touted its “advanced passive noise cancellation”. Wireless notwithstanding, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro’s biggest improvement is its microphone. While the BlackShark V2 was just fine for low voices, this one is excellent. The headset’s microphone provides accurate audio output across the entire vocal range.
There is still a little underemphasis in the bass range, but if you are someone with a deep voice that always struggles with tinny sound, this is definitely a headset to look out for. The BlackShark V2 Pro’s new microphone makes call quality dramatically better than its predecessor. It doesn’t have the best battery life on the market, but it’s also not far off. The looser hinges make the headset’s isolation worse, but not enough to really diminish the overall experience.