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Razer BlackShark

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4.2
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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • improved clarity and less distortion
  • controls are easy to use and have good feedback
  • Logitech are better-built and have a more comfortable fit

Cons

  • only a handful of games support THX Game Profiles
  • Poor noise isolation performance
  • flimsy

Key specs

  • 29 Ω
  • , 105 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Razer BlackShark - Pros & Cons

Razer BlackShark

Pros

  • improved clarity and less distortion
  • controls are easy to use and have good feedback
  • Logitech are better-built and have a more comfortable fit
  • Decently neutral sound reproduction
  • more comfortable
  • better-built
  • Their microphone also has a better performance out-of-the-box
  • comfortable and stable
  • better-built
  • accurately reproduce thump and punch as well as vocals and lead instruments
  • Razer are better for neutral sound

Cons

  • only a handful of games support THX Game Profiles
  • Poor noise isolation performance
  • flimsy
  • cheap-feeling soft pouch
  • they have a very limited control scheme
  • lack of RGB lighting also helps keep costs down
  • part of the headset feels cheap or flimsy
  • the USB Sound Card is only compatible with Windows 10 PCs
  • The list of supported games is still a bit limited at the moment
  • this model is overpriced
  • focus on the price

Razer BlackShark - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
29 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
290 g
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Razer BlackShark - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight10.23 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-37.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 16000
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Body material
  • Leatherette
  • Memory foam
CategoryGaming
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance29.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 105
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.3

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Razer BlackShark Razer - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Razer BlackShark Razer's new, best wired gaming headset - Razer BlackShark V2 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 01.09.2020
Razer's new, best wired gaming headset - Razer BlackShark V2 Review
5.0

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Razer BlackShark V2 Review – Razer has made many wired gaming headsets (we’ve reviewed most of them) but I don’t think there’s anything like the Razer BlackShark V2 which has everything you want from a gaming headset (well, okay, maybe minus RGB lighting). It has a really good sound quality, lightweight […]

Razer BlackShark Razer Blackshark V2 review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer Blackshark V2 review
4.5

The Razer Blackshark V2 gaming headset is comfortable and affordable, and it sounds great

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 review: Sleek looks and great sound
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 02.09.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 review: Sleek looks and great sound
4.3

The Razer BlackShark V2

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset review
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pcgamer
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset review
4.6

Knocking the HyperX Cloud Alpha off its lofty perch.

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 + USB Sound Card Review
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TweakTown
Published: 13.11.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 + USB Sound Card Review
4.5

Razer has released a brand new gaming headset with a $99 price tag, introducing the Razer BlackShark V2 + USB Sound Card.

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset review | Finder
4.5

The Razer BlackShark V2 delivers top-tier audio quality in a supremely comfortable package, and all for a very reasonable price.

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 24.08.2021
Razer BlackShark V2 Review
3.7

The Razer BlackShark V2 are wired gaming headphones with a similar look and feel to the Razer BlackShark V2 X, but come with lots more customization features. Th...

Razer BlackShark Razer Blackshark V2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer Blackshark V2 Review
4.5

The wired Razer Blackshark V2 gaming headset offers excellent audio and microphone quality, loads of software features and options, and a light, comfortable fit.

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 review: A light gaming headset with great sound
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T3
Published: 13.08.2021
Razer BlackShark V2 review: A light gaming headset with great sound
4.0

The Razer BlackShark V2 is a light and comfortable gaming headset with great sound

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 Review: Airy Feel, Quality Sound
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 Review: Airy Feel, Quality Sound
4.0

A more versatile fish

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 review: "An old name gets a new lease of life - with emphatic results"
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gamesradar
Published: 28.09.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 review: "An old name gets a new lease of life - with emphatic results"
5.0

If you&apos;ve ever shopped for a gaming headset (or even if you haven&apos;t, actually), you&apos;ll know of Razer&apos;s pedigree, premium audio, and excellent reputation. That carries across to the

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review
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TechRadar
Published: 16.10.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review
4.5

Premium wireless gaming headset at a premium price

Razer BlackShark Razer Blackshark V2 X Review: Superb headphones for gaming and meetings
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MobileSyrup
Published: 27.05.2021
Razer Blackshark V2 X Review: Superb headphones for gaming and meetings
4.0

Razer's Blackshark V2 X headphones offer solid sound and exceptional comfort for a reasonable price.

Razer BlackShark Razer Blackshark V2 Pro review
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LaptopMag
Published: 23.01.2021
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro review
4.0

A great headset with a few notable issues.

Razer BlackShark Razer BlackShark V2 headset review: The competitive PC gamer's new best friend
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Windows Central
Published: 30.07.2020
Razer BlackShark V2 headset review: The competitive PC gamer's new best friend
4.5

Razer is bringing back one of its earliest gaming headsets and for the competitive gamers out there it's the one to get.

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