Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 review – pro by name, pro by nature
If you’re looking for a professional wireless headset, that's both reliable and comfortable, then the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 edition could be for you.
Although it’s not the flashiest of designs, it also works great for content creators and streamers with a microphone that puts even some external choices to shame. As well as the headset, you also get to take advantage of a range of professionally tuned audio profiles for a range of FPS games through the Razer Synapse software to take your gameplay to the next level.
This headset comes in at £199.99 / $199.99 / AU$349.95 which can be considered costly, but considering all of the features on offer here and the performance this headset brings to the table, the price is more justifiable.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 - Design
Unlike some other headsets released by Razer in the past few years, this features a very simplistic silhouette with easy-to-access buttons to make usage as seamless as possible. It is completely black but can also be picked up in white with no additional colours or RGB, so if you’re looking for something with a bit of flare, this isn’t it.
It weighs in at 320 grams, meaning it isn’t the most lightweight option on the market, but is far from the heaviest. The fit is super comfortable, with memory foam earcups and a headband, I often forgot it was on as it never provided me with any discomfort. The included flexible boom arm microphone is detachable too.
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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 - Features
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is catered towards esports and professional play, hence the pro in the name! You get Razer Triforce Titanium 50mm drivers which lead to added clarity and distinct differences between the highs, mids and lows.
Unlike some other headsets released by Razer in the past few years, this features a very simplistic silhouette with easy-to-access buttons to make usage as seamless as possible.This headset can be used wirelessly through the included 2.4 GHz connector or through Bluetooth, and is compatible with PC, PlayStation, iOS and Android, but not Xbox. When using the 2.4 GHz connection there was no noticeable latency, however, when first connecting to Bluetooth there was a small amount of static which dissipated within a few minutes.
You also get the advantage of professionally tuned audio profiles for a range of FPS games, including Apex, Valorant and Counter-Strike. These can be accessed from the Razer Synapse software which is simple enough to use and allow you to clearly hear what is fundamental to each game, whether that be audio cues, footsteps or gunshots.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 - Performance
The performance this headset brings to the table is truly impressive, with the distinct audio profiles genuinely making a difference in the games I tested. The sound quality was great regardless of whether you were actually putting these audio profiles to use. For a headset with pro in the name, it simply has to deliver high-performance gaming audio, and it does just that.
The performance this headset brings to the table is truly impressive, with the distinct audio profiles genuinely making a difference in the games I tested. (Jasmine Mannan)For those who don’t have an external microphone and want a headset with an outstanding microphone, this headset is a great choice. I spent a couple of weeks using the external microphone on this headset over using my standard external microphone, the Rode XDM-100, and no one even noticed I switched mics. It provides excellent, clear audio to those to who you’re speaking or when streaming.
Listening to music or watching movies was good too, with the spatial audio providing a surround sound-esque experience. One thing that is typically a downside of many gaming headsets is the inability to really hear and feel the bass of a song but that wasn’t the case with this headset.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 - Overall thoughts
The sound quality and pre-loaded audio profiles on this headset are seriously impressive, as is the external microphone too - something which is super hard to come by with built-in microphones. It was great for both gaming and general usage, so you don’t have to sacrifice one or the other.
On top of the audio quality, you also get a great level of comfort making this headset fine to wear for even the longest of gaming sessions. If you’re yet to switch from leather to foam earcups, you are seriously missing out. However, for £199.99, this is exactly what you’d expect from a gaming headset.
Overall Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 rating: 5/5
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