Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 Edition Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Speakers&Amps by stefan @ 2024-06-22

The 2023 upgrade of the Blackshark V2 Pro headset is worth it when considering more than double battery life, but also the upgraded microphone, which now sounds great, matching the high-end models from Corsair and making you think that the person you are talking with is right next to you! While checking out Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Need For Speed Unbound, Diablo IV and Horizon Zero Dawn, we were happy with the overall sound signature, with deep bass accompanied by loud and clear voices while in cutscenes. THX Spatial Audio is nice when utilized while watching different video clips, TV Shows and movies, but can be a hit and miss in games, some of which are implementing its own type of spatialization techniques.

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A Closer Look Part IV

The microphone jack port does come with a custom shape, for permitting installation only in the correct position; the USB-C port is right nearby:

 

 

 

The Razer SmartSwitch button on the right cup does allow EQ preset cycling, we can move between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, but can also activate pairing mode if held for no less than seven seconds:

 

 

 

The oval earpads are wrapped in fabric, so these will wear out much less than leatherette. The internal drivers do come with a frequency response between 12 Hz and 28 kHz, have an impedance of 32 Ohm, a sensitivity of 100 dBSPL/ mW @ 1 kHz, while the diameter is 50 mm. These are TriForce Titanium, meaning we are dealing with titanium-coated diaphragms for added clarity in terms of high frequencies, a material mostly found with tweeters. The drivers do also feature dedicated tuning ports and are able to focus separately on bass, midrange and treble:

 

 

 

The cup does also include a sticker with the internal code name and serial number:

 

 

 

The headband is padded on the inside with a thick layer of memory foam, for attaining maximum comfort:

 

 

 

On the interior area of the frame, Razer has noted the name of the Stereo channels:

 

 

 

On the top area of the headband, we will find leatherette of very good quality (our 2020 model is still going strong), while the Razer logo is printed in the middle:

 

 

 

The microphone can be attached to the headset in just a few seconds; it has a shorter body versus the previous model and is very flexible:

 

 

 

Depending on the operating mode, the status LED near the USB-C port will light up differently:

 

 

 

 

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