New updates mixed with new issues: Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 review

With Bluetooth, a new mic, and custom-tuned EQ modes for Esports FPS titles, the Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 edition deserves a close look.

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[jmatte]

Woah! What's up with the mic getting cut off consistently throughout the equalizer preview? It's kind of annoying, tbh, & I can't imagine me having that kind problem in the middle of my co-op sessions.

[jayrome]

@4:10 you are getting some breaking up/interference. How do you fix that?

[anthny]

Sucks that the 2020 model doesn't have access to those audio profiles. Especially considering that other than the mic, battery and Bluetooth nothing else has changed.

[Afinesse]

You became my go to headset reviewer you are so detailed and explain everything where most don’t

[rakshitnasikkar]

2024 update; I looked through the Amazon reviews it is a good-sounding headphone with a great mic. However, there is a big design flaw the plastic that holds the hinge breaks in a few months. A lot of people have posted pictures of broken hinge plastic. Not built well. Hence I have decided to go with the HS80 Max.

[frikkievuiltrens]

You don't get simultaneous Bluetooth, only SmartSwitch which lets you choose between wireless audio OR Bluetooth audio, not both at the same time. A hard pass for me then.

[Mr..Heisenberg]

Just got mine and when I test my mic I can hear a weird noise almost like bird chirps or electric. I tried standing away from any other electronics but still hear it. If I turn noise cancellation on low like 20 it stops. I’m not sure if it’s defective or just how it is. Any thoughts?

[riveraluciano]

Eh, the sound cutting off even while right next to the PC is not a good sign.

[sycom-]

I’m really upset with the headset, either it was another 1 off flukey glitched headset or people just don’t have good enough ears, but there was a constant hissing/whitenoise as soon as sound started playing, even after no audio was playing and the sound was fully muted, it was still audible, and definitely could not get passed that, the 2020 version didn’t sport this issue, and I’m asking for a replacement because I really loved the 2020 sound quality but I need the new mic from the 2023, if anyone has the same problem or you think it’s just a defect please let me know.

[bonanzabrandon]

The previous version is still my go to wireless gaming headset, I don't use the mic on it, and it doesn't sound amazingly better then the alternatives out there, but it sounds good enough and most importantly it is the most comfortable headset that I have ever placed upon my head. I am prone to sweating to sportsmesh style earpads are a must.

[Mateoz]

Didn't have any of the issues talked about in the video for my headset. I love it, was a huge upgrade from my Logitech G PRO X in pretty much every way.

[boysaunders]

the larger issue I see and have experienced is the yoke plastic breaking. Mine broke while on my head. I see this same issue with many in reviews even people 3d printing a replacement. for a headset that is this new to release to have this many failures with Razor refusing to replace them is a major problem. I love this headset so much. the Mic being best in market is a shame. I currently running a HyperX cloud 3 and find it greatly lacking in comparison. audio drivers are not as good Mic is not even close and comfort is good but not as good. Mainly because of the Pleather instead of fabric and more pressure points.

[mikaelmerheb]

Will it the mic lag like that during my game?

[Geca]

I just got these today. So far so good in terms of mic quality. My only issue is that I hear a low static type of noise in the background of all audio. after a few minutes of no audio playing the static sound stops. then you start playing and you hear it again. I need to use these for gaming and work and its a bit annoying but these are the only headphones that fit comfortably.

Anyone else having this issue?

[mpro.]

Hi there, just got the Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 this week.
Experiencing that low static noise that's been reported many times indeed. I do also have random click noises when having some audio playing back. Does anyone experience that as well ? It kinds of frustrates me because I really like the mic quality. I have been using the Corsair Void series (got two of them) for 5 years and never had this kind of behaviour.

[VSRDWN]

Can you use these without the synapse software?

[AlanHayabusaTMH]

I bought them and the software Synapse Asked for an update that made my pair useless and faulty, and had to return them. And Razer wouldnt even try to asnwer why or help to solve it.

[Starved]

I really need help mine makes crack noices when im moving the headset ear parts

[Anthony-uwnp]

i’m having a problem where the device won’t update in synapse, it says to connect the dongle and connect it with the other cable but it doesn’t let me click the update button. i also cant use the mic then i connect it through the dongle and have to use it on bluetooth mode.

[blindman]

which do you prefer in fps game like warzone 2.0? the v2 pro 2023 or logitech g pro x2?