The BlackShark V2 Pro is genuinely excellent for $200, and is an easy recommendation.
The company’s investments in expanding its portfolio of gaming accessories to the budget sector continues with fervor.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Razer.
There’s not a lot in the box, but it’s more than enough to have a good time gaming.
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Surely, you must lose something in exchange for that value, right?
Yes, but not nearly as much as you might think…
But I’ll get into all that.
That’s a compelling price tag that puts it in line with other upper-range budget headsets.
There’s no carrying case or anything like that here.
That’s $70 less than the headset with which it shares most of its features and experience.
Cuts had to be made somewhere, of course, and this is where they’re all happening.
The plastic used to construct the headset is noticeably cheaper-feeling, with a rough texture and sharper edges.
The mic, which is mostly identical to its more expensive counterpart, is also entirely nondetachable.
All of this together doesn’t install atonof confidence in me regarding the long-term durability of this headset.
That doesn’t mean this isn’t a comfortable headset.
That means you’re getting the same premium 50mm drivers and the same industry-leading HyperClear Super Wideband mic.
Even without those pro-tuned sound profiles, though, this headset is very specifically geared toward gaming.
It’s crisp, all the right areas are punchy, and I never miss a moment.
There’s not a lot in the box, but it’s more than enough to have a good time gaming.
Oh, and it succeeded, too.
Well, this is once again an area where the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offers a nearly identical experience.
That puts itwell aboveliterally any headset in this price range.
Still, the mic quality is excellent.
Razer HyperSpeed continues to be fantastic with no stutters or noticeable latency and great sound quality.
Bluetooth 5.2 is also solid, even without audio mixing.
New textures on the volume dial and buttons are welcome, but everything else is a downgrade.
That is to say, this headset lasts a bloody long time and is easy to keep topped off.
It lasts more than long enough for my uses, and it charges relatively fast.
Once again, though, you get these onboard sound profilesorTHX Spatial Audio.
This headset is fine on its own, but it doesn’t compare well to the Pro variant.
you could’t quickly switch between them without Razer Synapse.
Companies are getting better at delivering quality products, so how does the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed compare?
Well, the most obvious comparison is to theRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023).
Sound quality is the saving grace here, though, as it’s very good.
If that sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is sort of.
You’re only interested in the best gaming experience.
This headset’s also a no-go on Xbox, sadly.
The mic, especially, is significantly better than basically any other headset in this class.
The V2 HyperSpeed is for those willing to trade that quality for a lower price tag.
This headset just isn’t built as well as its more expensive sibling.
You won’t see Razer marketing that part of it, though.
Now you can plug in directly, in addition to 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth.
It’s also a comfortable headset, but not as comfortable as the best in this category.
Because at the end of the day, this is an awesome wireless PC gaming headset.
Battery life is identical to the BlackShark V2 Pro, so you don’t have to worry about longevity.
Its feature set is almost identical to the BlackShark V2 Pro, minus the additional pro-tuned FPS profiles.
There are better built and more premium headsets, but few will sound or perform as good as this one.
The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is another hit from Razer, this time prioritizing value over quality.
