The BlackShark V2 Pro introduced in 2023 is a wireless gaming headset centered on a detachable boom microphone, physical controls and a long battery rating. The PC version uses a USB-A receiver and Razer Synapse software. Later PlayStation and Xbox versions join the same family with different receivers, controls and software support.
Those platform versions are configuration choices, not interchangeable boxes. The verified Amazon offer here is the Black PC 2023 model. It should not be mistaken for the older 2020 model, a console-specific version or the newer BlackShark V3 Pro.
Sound
- 50 mm dynamic drivers
- Sound profiles and EQ
- Closed over-ear design
RTINGS found extra bass and prominent upper frequencies in its Black PC 2023 sample, with EQ available to change the balance.1 Start with familiar recordings and a consistent fit before deciding which adjustments help. A profile named for a game is a starting point, not proof that it improves every player’s results.
The PC configuration stores profiles and supports Razer’s compatible Synapse features. Its THX processing is a PC software feature, so it should not be treated as a universal console function. Compare the game’s own spatial audio with headset processing separately before choosing a setup.
The console configurations use different software: Razer Audio for PlayStation models and Razer Audio Setup for Xbox models. Razer explicitly excludes those configurations from Synapse support. Choose the platform and application arrangement first if a particular EQ workflow is important.
Design and Comfort
- Breathable memory-foam cushions
- Detachable boom microphone
- Black and White finishes
The original PC sample was comfortable in RTINGS’ testing.1 Individual fit still matters, particularly with glasses, and later console versions were not separately tested in that review. Allow time for a full session before deciding whether the headband and cushions suit you.
Razer lists approximately 320g for the PC and Xbox configurations. How the headband distributes that weight matters during a longer session. Adjust the height so the cushions surround the ears comfortably, and avoid compensating for a poor fit simply by tightening the frame.
The PC package contains the wireless receiver, charging lead, extension cable and detachable microphone. It does not promise a carrying case. Keep the microphone and receiver together when moving the headset, and handle the adjustment hardware with the same care as any frequently worn headset.
Connectivity
- 2.4 GHz receiver
- Bluetooth 5.2
- SmartSwitch source selection
The PC and PlayStation guides describe SmartSwitch moving between the receiver and Bluetooth. It can respond to a phone call while connected to a gaming source, but it is not a simultaneous audio mixer. If the intended setup requires hearing phone media and a game together, confirm that requirement for the exact platform version before choosing.
The verified PC 2023 version uses a USB-A receiver. RTINGS documents no analog or USB wired listening fallback for that model.1 Its USB-C socket is for charging, so a depleted battery cannot be bypassed simply by attaching an audio cable.
The Xbox and PlayStation configurations use USB-C receivers and different platform support. Only the Xbox version is the appropriate choice for supported Xbox wireless use; the PC model’s Bluetooth connection does not add Xbox console compatibility. The grouped specifications keep those distinctions attached to the relevant configuration.
Microphone and Controls
- Super-wideband boom microphone
- Physical volume and mute
- Onboard profile switching
RTINGS found the PC 2023 microphone clear and natural, with good separation from surrounding noise.1 That is useful evidence for voice chat, but it remains a result from the tested PC configuration. Position the microphone consistently and record a short sample through the application used for calls or games.
Microphone noise reduction does not mean that the headset cancels noise for the listener. The PC model has no ANC.1 A quiet room remains useful when game sound and nearby activity compete, regardless of how well teammates can hear the outgoing voice.
Physical controls handle volume, mute and profile changes without an on-screen menu. The Xbox configuration also provides game/chat balance control. Avoid assuming the same control behavior across platform versions merely because the product name is shared.
Battery Life
- Up to 70 hours
- USB-C charging
- Wireless-only PC listening
Razer rates up to seventy hours for the documented configurations. That maximum is useful for planning a charging routine, but it is not an independently guaranteed result for every connection, volume or calling pattern. It also should not be compared as though it were an ANC-on figure.
The PC 2023 guide specifies about three and a half hours for a full charge. Charge before a long session and keep the lead available, rather than relying on the final battery warning. The absence of a passive listening route makes battery management part of owning this version.
Alternatives
The 2020 BlackShark V2 Pro is the predecessor. The 2023 PC model adds Bluetooth, USB-C charging and a higher battery rating, while removing the older analog listening route. An existing owner should weigh that lost fallback alongside the additions.
Logitech’s PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED is worth comparing when an analog cable remains important. It also offers a dedicated receiver and Bluetooth. Compare the required connections and microphone behavior before choosing on battery claims alone.
Verdict
The BlackShark V2 Pro is a strong candidate for wireless voice chat when its platform configuration fits the setup. The PC 2023 model’s microphone evidence and long rated runtime are useful strengths. Check the exact version, software and fallback connections carefully; those differences have more practical importance than a shared family name.