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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

RZ04-04530100-R3M1 · Black · PC edition (UK)

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) wireless gaming headset in black with detachable microphone
Exact model & source notes

The 2023 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (UK part RZ04-04530100-R3M1, black, PC edition) is a wireless-only esports headset that pairs Razer's 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed link with Bluetooth 5.2, a detachable super-wideband microphone and 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers. Razer rates it at up to 70 hours per charge over USB-C.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

Amazon links open search results. Check the exact variant, current price and availability with the retailer.

Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) for

  • A wireless connection

Choose the BlackShark V2 X for

  • A wired connection
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 10 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Razer BlackShark V2 X

Black · 3.5 mm wired

Razer BlackShark V2 X wired gaming headset in black with boom microphone and green cable
Exact model & source notes

The Razer BlackShark V2 X (UK part RZ04-03240100-R3M1, US part RZ04-03240100-R3U1, black) is a passive 3.5 mm wired esports headset with closed-back earcups, 50 mm TriForce drivers, a HyperClear cardioid microphone and memory-foam cushions, at a listed 240 g. It needs no battery or software for basic use.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) UK & US retailers

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BlackShark V2 X UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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How to read this comparison
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  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Not verified
Razer BlackShark V2 XNo

Closed-back. Manufacturer specification

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Wireless only: Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB Type-A dongle) plus Bluetooth 5.2
Razer BlackShark V2 XWired 3.5 mm analogue
Sources

Battery life

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Up to 70 hours; USB Type-C charging, with 15 minutes giving about 6 hours of play
Razer BlackShark V2 XNot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the test conditions (connection mode, volume) for the 70-hour figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm dynamic drivers
Razer BlackShark V2 XRazer TriForce 50 mm drivers
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Headband gaming headset with oval memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolation
Razer BlackShark V2 XWired headband gaming headset with closed-back earcups that fully cover the ears, breathable memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolation
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 42 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Razer's overview page says 'sturdy closed-back earcups fully cover your ears'; its tech specs list an inner ear-cushion opening of 43 × 63 mm.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Ear cushions

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Oval pressure-relieving memory foam; inner opening 42 mm wide × 62 mm long
Razer BlackShark V2 XBreathable memory foam; inner opening 43 mm wide × 63 mm long
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Microphone

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Razer BlackShark V2 XHyperClear cardioid, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Compatibility

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)PC (2.4 GHz Type-A dongle or Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (2.4 GHz Type-A), mobile devices with Type-A or Bluetooth 5.2, Android and iOS
Razer BlackShark V2 XDevices with a 3.5 mm port: PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · PC edition. Separate Xbox (RZ04-04530300) and PlayStation (RZ04-04530500) editions exist and are not this product.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names PS4 and Xbox One; the FAQ names PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck generally.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)
Razer BlackShark V2 X100 dB (1 kHz)
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the reference (per mW or per V) for this figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Virtual surround

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)THX Spatial Audio
Razer BlackShark V2 X7.1 surround sound (Windows 11 or later only)
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)320 g
Razer BlackShark V2 X240 g
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer's listed weight; it does not state whether the detachable microphone is included.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3U1) — official Razer US product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (5)

Acoustic design

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Not verified
Razer BlackShark V2 XClosed-back
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded for this side.

Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active noise cancellation

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)No
Razer BlackShark V2 XNot verified
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists passive noise isolation only; no active noise cancellation is stated.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)USB Type-C; 15 minutes of charging gives about 6 hours of play
Razer BlackShark V2 XNot verified
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Razer BlackShark V2 X

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Razer BlackShark V2 X

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

What it brings

What to check

  • Razer lists passive noise isolation only, with no active noise cancellation, and no analogue cable connection for this edition.
  • Xbox consoles are not listed for this PC edition; Razer sells a separate Xbox version under a different part number.

Razer BlackShark V2 X

What it brings

  • A single 3.5 mm connection lets it plug into PCs, Macs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and phones that have a headphone port.
  • There is no battery to charge, Razer lists a weight of 240 g, and volume and mic mute sit on the earcup.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
19 of 19 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) and Razer BlackShark V2 X
SpecificationRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)Razer BlackShark V2 X
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists an inner ear-cushion opening of 42 × 62 mm; its pages do not use the terms over-ear or closed-back.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Razer's overview page says 'sturdy closed-back earcups fully cover your ears'; its tech specs list an inner ear-cushion opening of 43 × 63 mm.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Headband gaming headset with oval memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolationWired headband gaming headset with closed-back earcups that fully cover the ears, breathable memory-foam ear cushions and passive noise isolation
WeightDifferent
Sources
320 g240 g
Oval pressure-relieving memory foam; inner opening 42 mm wide × 62 mm longBreathable memory foam; inner opening 43 mm wide × 63 mm long
Acoustic design
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Not providedClosed-back
Wireless only: Razer HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz (USB Type-A dongle) plus Bluetooth 5.2Wired 3.5 mm analogue
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the test conditions (connection mode, volume) for the 70-hour figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Up to 70 hours; USB Type-C charging, with 15 minutes giving about 6 hours of playNot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
CompatibilityDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · PC edition. Separate Xbox (RZ04-04530300) and PlayStation (RZ04-04530500) editions exist and are not this product.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names PS4 and Xbox One; the FAQ names PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck generally.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specificationsRazer BlackShark V2 X — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
PC (2.4 GHz Type-A dongle or Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (2.4 GHz Type-A), mobile devices with Type-A or Bluetooth 5.2, Android and iOSDevices with a 3.5 mm port: PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices
Charging
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro — official Razer UK product overview and FAQ
Razer BlackShark V2 X

No source recorded.

USB Type-C; 15 minutes of charging gives about 6 hours of playNot provided
Cable length
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Not provided1.3 m
Razer TriForce Titanium 50 mm dynamic driversRazer TriForce 50 mm drivers
50 mm50 mm
12 Hz – 28 kHz12 Hz – 28 kHz
Impedance
Sources
32 ohm32 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · Razer does not state the reference (per mW or per V) for this figure.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz (measured by Razer on a head-and-torso simulator)100 dB (1 kHz)
THX Spatial Audio7.1 surround sound (Windows 11 or later only)
Microphone
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Detachable unidirectional HyperClear Super Wideband microphone.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

Manufacturer specification · HyperClear cardioid (unidirectional) boom microphone.

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
YesYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Manufacturer specification · Razer lists passive noise isolation only; no active noise cancellation is stated.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro – Black (RZ04-04530100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
Razer BlackShark V2 X

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Razer BlackShark V2 X – Black (RZ04-03240100-R3M1) — official Razer UK product page and specifications
NoNot listed by the manufacturer
Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHzHyperClear cardioid, unidirectional; 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Controls
Sources
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

No source recorded.

Not providedOn-earcup volume up/down and microphone mute toggle
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