AT A GLANCE
DRIVERS TriForce Titanium, 50mm
MIC HyperClear Supercardioid, 9.9mm
CONNECTIVITY HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4GHz, wired 3.5mm
BATTERY 24hrs
The wired BlackShark V2 was already one of the most comfortable gaming headsets I’ve tested, and now that the Pro version adds wireless freedom to the mix, Razer has quite the winner on its hands. The Pro model sports a classier, muted look. The bright green Razer logo and connecting cables have been replaced with black triple-headed snake and black cables. I really enjoy this new blacked-out aesthetic.
That aside, the design is nearly identical to that of its wired counterpart. The ear cups are still plastic, which plays a role in keeping the headset light. At 320g, the BlackShark V2 Pro doesn’t weigh down on your head, while its construction is sturdy enough to not feel cheap.
The ear cups are covered by the same FlowKnit fabric, and I like the choice of this material over leatherette, which is especially important because the ear cups on the BlackShark V2 Pro are not replaceable. You don’t want to be stuck with peeling headphones. The memory foam padding is ultra-plush and soft, making the BlackShark V2 Pro the most comfortable gaming headset I’ve tried.
Controls are on the left ear cup, including a micro-USB port for charging (I’d really have liked to see USB-C used here instead), a 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone jack, microphone mute button and volume wheel. The volume wheel has a helpful notch at the halfway mark, so you immediately know when you’re at 50% volume.
This story is from the February 2021 edition of HWM Singapore.
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