Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (Black)

Sound and tuning

RTINGS measures the bass as slightly underemphasized (-2 dB) and the treble as slightly emphasized (+1 dB), and calls the sound signature bright; its instrumented run is the only bench review found. Trusted Reviews says the same 50 mm TriForce drivers sound superb with clear mids but less bass than many headsets, and calls the out-of-box sound slightly hollow until you boost the low end. GamesRadar and CGMagazine take the other side, describing a punchy, full low end and a profile that favours low frequencies; the disagreement tracks unit tuning, EQ and seal differences, and Synapse’s graphic EQ and presets can shift it.

Fit and seal

The over-ear seal decides how much bass you hear. RTINGS warns thick hair or eyeglasses can break the seal, cut low-frequency output and make the headset unusable for some listeners; PCGamesN attributes reduced bass impact to a lighter earcup that does not quite seal over the ear. If you wear glasses, test the fit with your own frames before buying. The pads are removable by hand, per Razer.

Microphone, battery and connections

The HyperClear Super Wideband mic is the part reviewers agree on: RTINGS rates it great and natural enough to be understood over sustained noise, though it does not remove background noise, and Trusted Reviews calls it crisper than the vast majority of mics at this price. Trusted Reviews describes a 9.9 mm condenser at a 32 kHz sampling rate. Razer rates the battery at up to 70 hours, RTINGS measured over 81 hours of continuous play, and PCGamesN reports a 15-minute charge returns about 6 hours; a full charge takes roughly 3.5–4 hours. The 2.4 GHz dongle is low-latency and can run alongside Bluetooth 5.2 for phone audio, and a wired USB Type-A path covers PC and PlayStation. Xbox is not supported natively, and THX Spatial Audio is Windows-only.

Build and durability

GamesRadar tested for a month and found lower-quality, hollow-feeling plastic and warmer leatherette pads it says are prone to flaking, plus a small tear where the cup meets the headband. Trusted Reviews calls the build quality mediocre and RTINGS calls it just okay. No independent long-term reliability or repair data exists, so treat the finish and pads as the likely wear points. Razer covers the headset with up to 2 years of warranty and 14-day returns on RazerStore purchases.

Is it worth it?

Reviewers call it strong value near its launch price of $129.99 (£129.99): it keeps the V2 Pro’s drivers and mic while adding wired USB, dropping weight and cutting cost. GamesRadar calls it premium audio in a cheaper body and Trusted Reviews calls it great value despite the finish. The case weakens if the price climbs toward the V2 Pro, which adds a more durable build and a detachable mic. Buyers who wear glasses or have thick hair should weigh the seal caveat, and anyone wanting active noise cancelling should look elsewhere.

Which model this is

This page covers the wireless BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed in Black, sold alongside a White colorway on the same hardware. Don’t confuse it with the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023), the wired BlackShark V2 X, or the later BlackShark V3 family; it shares drivers, mic and form factor with the V2 Pro but is cheaper and adds a wired connection. The listing tracked here carries ASIN B0CF3LHQSM.

Sources

Manufacturer:

• Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed product page

Independent reviews:

• RTINGS BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Wireless review
• GamesRadar+ review
• PCGamesN review
• Trusted Reviews review
• CGMagazine review

Owner reports:

No owner-community sources were retrieved for this model.