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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

Name: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Brand: Razer

Highly rated

Average of 9 professional reviews

8 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 9 reviews landedRange 74–100

50607010085 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.0 · 7 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 86

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9 professional reviewers tested the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and sound quality. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by global.t3.com, Expert Reviews, Android Central and 6 more

The catch: Tight fit, and still charges over micro-USB.

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What 9 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

100
global.t3.comHands-on review · 2025
T3 calls it a great wireless gaming headset with immersive sound, handy profiles, very long battery life and a comfortable fit.
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95
Expert ReviewsRated 5/5, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2021
A Best Buy wireless headset that combines superb sound, comfort and long battery life at a fair price.
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90
Android CentralHands-on review
The reviewer calls it one of the best headsets she has tested, with standout comfort and audio.
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80
WIREDHands-on review
A stylish, comfortable wireless gaming headset with great battery life and bass-forward sound.
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80
PCMag UKHands-on review · 2024
An Editors' Choice midrange wireless headset with clean sound, an excellent mic, comfort, Bluetooth and very long battery life.
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80
ZDNETHands-on review · 2022
A purpose-built competitive gaming headset with excellent directional sound, comfort, battery life and wireless reliability.
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74
soundguys.comHands-on review · 2025
SoundGuys finds it one of the best wireless gaming headsets for PC, with a much improved microphone and comfortable fit.
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83est.
Tom's HardwareNo printed score · Hands-on review
A comfortable wireless version of the V2 with customizable sound and a solid connection, but pricey for its non-premium build.
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83est.
Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2023
A refined esports headset with an outstanding microphone, long battery life and comfort.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Comfort8 of 9

Sound quality6 of 9

Battery life6 of 9

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 9

Fit and comfort2 of 9

Call quality2 of 9

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Common questions

Is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro worth it?

Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. Tight fit, and still charges over micro-USB.

Do critics agree about the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?

Broad agreement: scores range from 74 (soundguys.com) to 100 (global.t3.com), a spread of 26 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?

Price (4 of 9 reviews), Fit and comfort (2 of 9 reviews), Call quality (2 of 9 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?

The Sony Inzone H6 Air (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.