The Razor BlackShark V2 gaming headset sort of sets itself apart from many other headset. Primarily this is because of its overall affordability. For a fifty dollar headset, this thing impressed me. The build of the headset feels good. Strong and durable, but with the flex and maneuverability you'd want in a gaming headset. It's light and comfortable as well. This is where it most stands out for me. Good for hours of wear and use and I sort of forget I have it on. The audio output is also very good. Nice range and volume. Between the nice speakers and noise cancelling earpads, I can pick up the background sounds and hear more than with just the TV/External speaker setup. It's an upgrade for me for sure. It wires up to the controller and just works. No fuss or confusion. The mic seems to be solid as well. At least nobody complains about being able to hear me or that I sound weird, when playing online/multiplayer games with others. Sure, there are others out there that may sound better or have more feature/function. But - for the price, this BlackShark headset is a hit. 5 stars for me! Read more

This is a comfortable headset for me. The sound is good. I’m able to use it with my Xbox One S by plugging into the elite controller and it’s really just plug and play. There’s only one thing I don’t like and that’s the mute button. It’s a small button on the back of the left ear piece, so it’s not very convenient to switch on and off, compared to headsets you can just flip up the mic or press in the side of the headset. Read more

good headset. very lightweight so should be comfortable for longer gaming sessions. i have large ears and it pushes slightly on them so i get a bit of discomfort from that after an hour or two but nothing major. ear cup foam is nice and soft but doesnt trap alot of heat in. Read more

Are you looking for the BEST headphones? Because this definitely isn't it. What this IS is a lightweight easy to plug into a 3.5mm jack and play kind of headset. It's very comfortable, the ear cushions are relatively breathable while the headband itself is thicker foam that is less breathable, but still comfortable. What I like perhaps the most is the matte finish ear cups. None of that glossy smudgey business. I have no idea why anyone manufactures headphones that way. Aside from that, there's not much more beyond that. These are simple, effective, the sound quality is okay, but that's kind of what's expected here. The build quality is pretty nice and it feels like it won't snap from normal wear and tear. The comfort level is really what shines most about these headphones. Read more

I’ve had a fairly inexpensive paid of headphones for a few years and they’re starting to show their age. This set looked like a good upgrade and I’ve had a few Razer items over the years. I still miss my old Razer Boomslang so I was hoping that I’d get the same quality results from this headset as from that mouse of long ago. While the specs of this headset are similar to many in this price range in terms of driver size, impedance, and frequency response, I think where these come out on top is comfort. Since the cups go all the way over the ears, they do a better job of both blocking out sounds in the room and spreading out the pressure. I also never had thought about how much a wide headband helped until I compared these to my old set. I did do a comparison of listening to a headphone check test with both this Razer headset and my old ones. Once I got the sound level dialed in to make them as comparable as possible, I’d have to say that it felt like I could hear both lower and higher frequencies ever so slightly better in the Razer headset. It’s possible that it was mostly due to the over-ear design instead of an on-ear style. While I prioritize function and comfort over style, I can tell there’s a few touches that show nice attention to detail. I guess I would summarize them as: Cord strain, cushion, and controls. The cord strain relief isn’t a small rubber cover but is beefier like a power cord. This means that if you pull the cord, you'll likely pull them off your head instead of ripping the wire out from the headset. Definitely better than destroying a headset. I can also see that the cushions over the ears are actually made from two different materials. The material in contact with your head is more breathable while the other surfaces are an easily cleanable plastic. The breathable parts might be more challenging to keep clean since I can already see the material picking up dust and debris. In terms of the controls, having volume and mic mute on the headset might be nice for some while others are used to having it on controls on the cord. I liked having volume on the headset for quick adjustments but didn’t really use the mic mute. Still nice to have the controls so readily available. A few final thoughts: Even after wearing this for at least an hour, I didn’t feel any major heat build-up on my ears or pressure from the headset squeezing like the old set. I’d say that this style is definitely suited for music, gameplay, or long periods of focus or listening. Given how much it blocks out external sounds, it might not be great if you need to also hear what’s going on around you. If I had one complaint it’s only that I’m used to taking off my old headset in a certain way so I don’t get the cord tangled or knock something over. Since the size of the cups is a little larger, I’ve had to adjust how I remove them. But if that’s the worst complaint I can come up with you know these are a good all-around set. Overall, I believe that this was a nice upgrade and I’m looking forward to retiring the old set. Read more