Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset: 50mm Drivers - Cardioid Mic - Lightweight - Comfortable, Noise Isolating Earcups - for Xbox Series X, Series S, PS5, PC, Switch via 3.5mm Audio Jack - Black

JO United States

A (Really) Great Entry Level Wired Headset

For what it costs, I had relatively low expectations of this headset. I came from a Corsair Virtuoso SE wireless headset that had a great mic and very good sound, but the connection with my PS4 was never very solid and I would notice relatively frequent dropouts in audio. Friends with PS4s swore by using the 3.5mm jack on the controller and I decided to use this to test. Build Quality When you pick up the headset the first thing you notice is just how light it is. It feels somewhat solid, but also it's clear that this is not a headset that prioritized premium materials. It's also extremely comfortable because of how light it is. Although I've never had issues with heavier headsets and neck pain, if that is a consideration the light materials should be great for long term sessions. The pads are faux leather on the interior ring and exterior ring. The part that rests against your head feels like something a little more breathable. I don't think I will have any issues wearing these for long sessions. The clamping force is a good moderate level where they won't fall off accidentally, but I don't feel like I am in a death grip. Mic Quality I made some calls using the mic and, I believe this to be a great compliment to the quality of the mic, no one thought I was on a headset. "It's like you were actually talking through your phone." Although they have a gamer vibe, I could definitely see using these on conference calls (as long as the video was off.) Basically, the mic is great. Audio Quality Here's where I was expecting things to fall apart, but they really didn't. I decided to make a completely unfair comparison between these and my pair of Sennheiser HD600s run off of an AudioQuest DragonFly Black DAC/AMP. There was clearly no contest between the two headphones in terms of vocals or detail retrieval, but the Razer wasn't a bad headphone by any means. It had a clear and present bass, without being muddy. I do feel like the Corsair Virtuoso had a more full sound, but the spotty connection ruined it. Gaming tends to be, I think, more forgiving than listening to music ... so I ran through a couple of games as a test. I tried a game that I feel focuses on background music (Unravel), which sounded great. I also tried something with more exploding (Borderlands 3) and the headset felt equally competent. Flaws (But Not Deal Breakers) The volume knob goes the opposite of the way my mind treats every other volume knob in my life. Clockwise turns the sound down?! WHY?! I would have loved an LED to remind me that I'm muted. My first attempted call failed because the mute was engaged. Conclusion The Razer Blackshark V2 X might have a terrible name, but it's an amazing product at the price point. I don't play as many games online as I used to and I listen to a lot more music. For me, it makes sense to have a great pair of headphones for music and solo play as well as a cheap headset for online play with friends and conference calls. This works for me.

Elly United States

Review on this cute pink headset

I ordered both the Razer Blackshark V2 X Gaming headset and the Razer Kraken V3 X headset. Here are my thoughts on this one! You can go read my review on the other one on Amazon reviews. DURABILITY: These are very lightweight, more so than the other. The top headrest part is covered with a soft, thin leather-like material. From my experience with Razer headsets, I have a feeling this won't last too long and may start to flake/deteriorate. Other than aesthetics, though, it feels very durable. COMFORT: Hands down the most comfortable headset to wear for long periods of time. I'm a huge gamer and am on Discord voice calls a lot. The earmuffs sit nicely against your head and do not squish too much. I can wear these for long hours without any pain. AUDIO: It's not completely soundproof, but it does dampen most background sounds. I prefer being able to hear my surroundings, so this doesn't bother me. I prefer how these have a little knob for the volume control; it's much easier to find than a tiny swivel. One bad thing, when I listened to a recording, it would sometimes get picked up by the mic as if I was speaking, but I wasn't. The other one did it as well... MIC QUALITY: The mics are very similar with marginal differences. This one has a little muffler thing to help with gummy noises when you talk. I like the other mic a little bit better, but the difference is very minute. These pick up a bit more background humming if you have a fan or AC on. But again, it's a very slim difference. OVERALL: I ended up keeping these mainly due to comfort, since I plan on using them for long hours. I believe comfort is more important than mic quality, plus, these were cheaper. The other ones were really cute though...

Customer United States

Great performance, great price

I'm an audio engineer with a big collection of headphones, some of which are $700+. This pair is rock solid. It's not going to win any audio quality awards, or blow your skull open with bass, let your teammates hear the gravel in your voice like you were standing right beside them. But it will play the sounds it's supposed to, with enough and clarity and balance that you won't be distracted by a lack of quality. They're lightweight and extremely cushy, comfortable for long sessions. The cardioid mic shape does a good enough of picking up voice in one direction while ignoring most of the rest of the room. Paired with something like discord's noise suppression features, voice features just work. They do a good job of blocking/reducing outside noise. The cords are quite long and come with multiple rubber cable ties, so they transport well without getting tangled. At ~$35 these things are fantastic for someone casual that wants something to do the job well and not need tinkering. Only two tiny nits: the green of the 3.5mm speaker jack is nearly white, and I could only Id it because the other one was more visibly pink. These would benefit from more intense color bands, even better if it also had an icon or something. And the mic is not removable like on some headphones, it's always sticking out of the ear can and can't be pulled for storage and travel. Not a big deal. I bought a second pair for my partner and would recommend these to anybody that just wants to find something good enough and get on with their life.

Erick United States

10/10 Gaming headphones

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I honestly wasn’t expecting to be this impressed, especially for $29.99. These Razer headphones feel like they should cost way more than they do. From the moment I opened the box, I could tell this was a quality product. The packaging was super clean, neat, and well organized — everything was protected and presented really nicely. The build quality is solid. The materials don’t feel cheap at all, and the headphones themselves feel durable while still being very lightweight. I can wear them for long periods without any discomfort, which is a huge plus. The audio is phenomenal for this price range. The sound is clear, balanced, and surprisingly powerful. Whether I’m gaming, listening to music, or watching videos, everything sounds crisp and immersive. Overall, this is easily one of the best pairs of headphones you can get for the money. For $29.99. ( at the time I bought ) the value here is incredible. Great sound, solid materials, lightweight comfort, and excellent presentation. I would definitely buy them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an affordable but high-quality head