Compatible with multiple platforms, experience games with low latency! Razer Bla
2024-04-23 / tech
Compared to MOBA games, the demand for gaming headsets in FPS games is not just about hearing sounds. Especially for flagship products, they need to have not only precise positioning capabilities but also low-latency wireless functions, multi-platform compatibility, and special game tuning to meet the needs of today's players. To this end, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro USB-C 2.4G+Bluetooth (PS compatible) gaming headset (hereinafter referred to as the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro), which supports Bluetooth 5.2, HyperSpeed low-latency wireless technology, and is equipped with TriForce 50mm titanium-plated drivers, has come to us. So, how does this new flagship performer actually perform? Let's take a look together.
Product Specifications
Type: Over-ear gaming headset
Driver: Razer TriForce 50mm titanium-plated driver
Frequency response: 12Hz~28kHz
Impedance: 32Ω
Microphone frequency response: 100Hz-10kHz
Connection: Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4GHz wireless connection
Color: WhiteWeight: 320g
Reference Price: 1399 yuan
Adhering to the lineage, with minor design tweaks
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset continues the classic design elements of the BlackShark series. Compared to the Kraken series with its circular unit design, it adopts an oval unit shape, which reduces the sci-fi feel and adds a touch of fashion. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset we reviewed offers the classic white and black color options, catering to the preferences of a wide range of gamers.
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As a product aimed at the mainstream gaming market, it is also quite particular in material selection—the main structure of the headset is primarily made of hard plastic, but the parts that come into direct contact with the user, such as the unit housing, are treated with a matte finish. This not only enhances the visual texture but also provides a comfortable touch for the user. Moreover, the use of hard plastic material allows the headset to maintain structural strength while achieving a lightweight design, making the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset weigh only 320g, which does not impose too much burden on the head when worn.
In terms of detail handling, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset demonstrates its unique design philosophy—the headband is built with a steel dual-beam to ensure structural stability, covered with a protein leather material on the outside, which increases comfort and adds brand characteristics through the engraving of the RAZER logo. On the inside, it cleverly uses soft fabric wrapped around high-density memory foam, greatly enhancing the comfort when worn. Additionally, at the junction with the unit, the headset features a sturdy adjustable metal slider bridge, a design that not only enhances durability but also ensures a better fit to the player's ears, improving the stability and comfort of the fit. In terms of ear cushions, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset uses soft FLOWKNIT memory foam ear cushions—focusing on breathability in the surface design and filled with ample memory foam inside, effectively reducing the pressure on both sides of the head, making it more comfortable to wear. At the same time, these ear cushions fully encase the ears, offering excellent noise isolation and providing players with a good sense of immersion. The design also fully considers players with larger head sizes, ensuring adaptability and comfort in wearing.
Since most of the interfaces and buttons, including the microphone jack, mute button, and volume dial, are concentrated on the left unit of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset, while the right unit is designed with an EQ switch button. This layout is intended to provide users with a more intuitive and convenient experience. It is worth mentioning that, despite the headset's excellent performance in functionality and comfort, it does not come with backlighting effects. For players who prefer backlighting, this might be a small regret. However, overall, the headset remains a fully-featured, easy-to-use, high-quality gaming headset.Compatible with multiple platforms, supporting Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections.
As a standout among Razer's wireless headsets, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset boasts a range of meticulously designed features. Its core highlight is the unique Razer TriForce 50mm titanium-plated driver unit, which covers a broad frequency response range from 12Hz to 28kHz, ensuring clear sound quality with rich high-frequency details and full low-frequency presence. Additionally, the titanium diaphragm enhances voice clarity, greatly optimizing the voice communication experience. Moreover, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset is equipped with Hyperspeed low-latency wireless gaming technology and supports Bluetooth 5.2, making it compatible with both PC and mobile platforms. According to official data, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset has a battery life of up to 70 hours, so players do not need to recharge it daily.
The product we tested is also compatible with the PlayStation 5 and supports Sony's Tempest 3D Audio Engine (a 3D audio engine optimized by Sony specifically for the PS5 console, supporting many major PS5 games). The headset also features a detachable HYPERCLEAR noise-cancelling cardioid microphone, with its shell optimization and open design significantly improving sound pickup and noise reduction performance. Furthermore, to fully utilize the performance of the headset and microphone, the headset uses Razer SmartSwitch intelligent dual-wireless mode, allowing players to seamlessly switch between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections with just two presses of the Razer SmartSwitch button.
Additionally, users can adjust the equalizer settings for the headset and microphone according to personal preferences through the Razer Audio app on their mobile device and choose whether to enable gaming mode, do-not-disturb mode, and so on. It is worth mentioning that the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset provides three specially tuned equalizer profiles for "Apex Legends," "Call of Duty," and "Fortnite," allowing players to enhance their ability to locate sounds by adjusting the EQ settings for different games.
In actual wear, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset exerts minimal pressure on the head and ears, so it does not feel uncomfortable even after long periods of use.
Actual Experience
During the testing process, we carefully selected games such as "League of Legends," "CS2," "Genshin Impact," and a series of music pieces to fully assess the performance of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset. The Razer TriForce 50mm titanium-plated driver unit indeed endowed the headset with exceptional sound quality. With default settings, it offers moderate low-frequency presence, high resolution, and low coloration, allowing users to enjoy an immersive and comfortable auditory experience in games like "League of Legends," which do not demand high headphone positioning capabilities. In the "Genshin Impact" gaming experience, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset can well reproduce the game's BGM and character voices, and with the good enclosure of the ear cups, it brings a relatively immersive gaming experience. In addition, we also tested several lossless music tracks, including "Hotel California Live," "Ferry," "AI," and "Ask the Wind." From the actual performance, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset has a warm overall tone, moderate low-frequency presence, clear but not harsh high tones, ensuring a comfortable listening experience. Especially when playing pop music like "AI" and "Ask the Wind," the vocals are well-balanced, and the sibilance is properly handled, providing users with a pleasant listening experience.
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Starting from the actual experience, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro USB-C 2.4G+Bluetooth (PS compatible) gaming headset performs excellently in terms of sound quality, aligning with the positioning of a flagship-level gaming headset—its warm tone, especially when playing pop music, brings a delightful auditory enjoyment. Moreover, the significant low-frequency presence further highlights the headset's advantage in gaming and movie scenarios, providing users with an immersive experience. Overall, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro USB-C 2.4G+Bluetooth (PS compatible) gaming headset fully demonstrates its performance and quality as expected.In terms of exterior design, this pair of headphones features a stylish look combined with high-quality materials, making them not only visually appealing but also extremely comfortable to wear. If a version with backlighting could be released in the future, it is believed that it would attract more players' favor. If you are looking for a wireless gaming headset that excels in gaming positioning, is compatible with multiple platforms, and also performs well in daily audio and video, multimedia playback, then the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro USB-C 2.4G + Bluetooth (PS compatible) gaming headset is undoubtedly a choice worth considering.
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