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Brand | Razer |
Model Name | BlackShark V2 Pro (2020) |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless - 2.4GHz with USB dongle, Wired - 3.5 mm combo jack |
About this item
- Advanced Passive Noise Cancellation: Sturdy closed earcups fully cover ears to prevent noise from leaking into the headset, with its cushions providing a closer seal for more sound isolation.Specific uses for product : Gaming,Multimedia,Personal.Impedance : 32 Ω (1 khz). Sensitivity : 100 dB (1 kHz).
- THX 7.1 Surround Sound Capable: Provides industry-leading audio realism for in-game immersion by providing accurate spatial audio information beyond standard 7.1 surround sound directional cues
- Comfort-Prioritized, Lightweight Design with Memory Foam Ear Cushions: Wrapped in plush leatherette, the foam’s improved density greatly reduces the headset’s clamping force, while a breathable fabric minimizes sweat and heat build-up generated by skin contact
- Triforce Titanium 50mm High-End Sound Drivers: With titanium-coated diaphragms for added clarity, our new, cutting-edge proprietary design divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows—producing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
- Detachable Razer Hyperclear Cardioid Mic: Tuned to have a more focused voice pickup area, get the most out of the mic with advanced voice tweaking options via Razer Synapse
- Up to 24hr Battery Life: Works on PC wirelessly for up to 24 hours at extremely low latency; 3.5mm headphone jack available for console gaming use
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Tournament-ready with this wireless triple threat of amazing audio, mic clarity and sound isolation
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Lossless Audio
HyperSpeed Wireless Technology
Industry-leading 2.4GHz wireless connection ensures that the audio always stay synced to your game
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High-End Audio
TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers
Cutting-edge proprietary design for brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
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Ultra-Clear Voice Quality
HyperClear Supercardioid Mic
Removable 9.9mm mic has better voice isolation and produces a truer recreation of your speech
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Advanced Passive Noise Cancellation
Shut noise out with special closed earcups and plush cushions for greater sound isolation
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| $129.99$129.99 | $94.95$94.95 | $48.99$48.99 | $117.60$117.60 | $189.98$189.98 |
Connection
| Wireless 2.4GHZ / 3.5mm | 3.5mm / USB Sound Card | 3.5mm | USB | Wireless 2.4GHZ / 3.5mm |
Audio Driver
| TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers | TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers | TriForce 50mm Drivers | Custom-Tuned 50mm Drivers | Custom-Tuned 50mm Drivers |
Mic
| Removable Mic | Removable Mic | Fixed | Retractable | Retractable |
Sound Isolation
| Passive Noise Cancellation | Passive Noise Cancellation | Passive Noise Cancellation | N/A | N/A |
Ear Cushions
| Ultra-Soft Memory Foam | Ultra-Soft Memory Foam | Memory Foam Ear Cushions | Cooling Gel Memory Foam | Cooling Gel Memory Foam |
Surround Sound
| THX Spatial Audio | THX Spatial Audio | 7.1 Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | THX Spatial Audio |
Audio Controls
| On-Headset | On-Headset | On-Headset | On-Headset | On-Headset |
Weight
| 320 g | 262 g | 240 g | 390 g | 473 g |
What kind of mic does the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro have?
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro comes with a removable Razer HyperClear Supercardioid Mic that rejects more noise from the back and sides, for supreme speech pick up and noise cancellation.
What is the audio system used by the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro uses THX Spatial Audio activated via Razer’s Synapse 3. Enjoy pinpoint positional sound and immersion across music, movies, and games. Access custom-tuned profiles optimized for your favorite games.
Is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro powered by Razer Chroma?
No, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro does not feature Razer Chroma RGB Lighting.
What color variants are available for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is available in Classic Black and White.
What are the connectivity options available for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro?
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro can be connected through its 2.4GHz wireless transceiver or through its removable 3.5mm audio jack.
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Sound quality | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
For gaming | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless - 2.4GHz with USB dongle, Wired - 3.5 mm combo jack | Wireless - 2.4GHz with USB dongle, Wired - 3.5 mm combo jack | USB | Wired -3.5 mm combo jack | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type A |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | USB | wireless | usb | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | — |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — |
cable feature | Without Cable | Detachable | Detachable | Retractable | Without Cable, Detachable | Retractable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | — | Media Control | — | — |
water resistance | waterproof | not water resistant | — | not water resistant | — | — |
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Wireless Communication Technology | 2.4GHz |
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Special Feature | Microphone Included |
Included Components | Important Product Information Guide, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Headset, 3.5mm Combo Cable, USB Wireless Transceiver, Charging Cable, Removable Razer HyperClear Supercardioid Mic |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Titanium |
Specific Uses For Product | Multimedia, Personal, Gaming |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
Charging Time | 24 Hours |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Compatible Devices | PlayStation 4, Switch, Gaming Consoles, Desktops, Mac |
Theme | Video Game |
Impedance | 32 Ohm |
Sensitivity | 100 dB |
Control Type | Media Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 320 Grams |
Frequency Response | 28 KHz |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Style | Generation 1 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 24 Hours |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Audio Driver Size | 50 Millimeters |
Manufacturer | Razer |
Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 3.94 x 7.88 inches |
Item Weight | 11.3 ounces |
ASIN | B08FQG96RP |
Item model number | RZ04-03220100-R3U1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #207 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #25 in PC Game Headsets |
Date First Available | September 22, 2020 |
Country of Origin | China |
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If esports is everything, give it your all with the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro. Introducing a triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme sound isolation. Fitted with titanium-coated drivers, a USB sound card, softer ear cushions and THX Spatial Audio, your time to turn pro is now.
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones, mentioning that the earcups feel like pillows around their ears. They also like the build quality. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and mic quality issues. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, range, value, and performance.
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Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They mention it's sturdy, solid, and durable. They say the fit and finish is great, and the fabric is nice. Some customers say the sound quality is amazing, and that the mic quality is the best they've ever had.
"...Nothing faulty and build has held up very well. I will say that it is a pain to change earpads, but other than that it's still a very good headset." Read more
"...I like that it comes with a detachable audiojack, it's decent enough material to be used for casual use, either for connecting to your phone, or..." Read more
"...Im no audio freak but the quality exceeds expectations, especially after messing with the settings.Functionality is fine...." Read more
"...The material on the headphones is a little spongy to finger prints but not a big deal...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the adjustable earcups feel like pillows around their ears. They also say the audio is amazing and the pads are comfortable. Customers also say that the headphones have a perfect balance of snugging to their head while moving around a little.
"...who wears glasses this is a good thing since they dramatically increase the comfort level and reduce the change of your glasses causing pressure..." Read more
"...Incredibly comfortable even with glasses...." Read more
"...Update Feb 4th: battery life, sound and comfort is still great. It sounds great wired on my series X using DTS sound unbound...." Read more
"...Theyre nice and comfy on my head. For me its a perfect balance of snugging to my head while moving around a little without causing too much..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is fantastic, full, and rich, paired with good sound proof ear foam. They are very loud, the mic takes a bit getting used to, and there is no static sound at normal volume. The noise cancelation is beyond good, and you can use audio enhancements in synapse and Windows sound panel when connected to 2.4GHz. However, others say that the improvement support and only an okay surround sound, the volume on the feature is stupidly low, and out of the box, they noticed a slight ringing noise, almost like static.
"...This thing is really good for sound quality once you configure it, but on it's own it's horrible, this is why I did not get the wired version of the..." Read more
"...Pros:-Best sound I have had on a wireless (gaming) headset and I have plenty, this is right under the steelseries arctis pro wireless which I..." Read more
"...that these headphones sound lousy on your PC, muddy mid tones and non crisp audio, simply uninstall Razer Synapse and they will sound SO much better...." Read more
"...The audio quality is pretty nice, paired with how good the sound proof ear foam is, it's really pristine quality for the price, the Bluetooth button..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it's very comfortable and works exceptional, while others say that the synapse program refuses to ever work right, the headset doesn't work, and the wireless mode works perfectly.
"...product hampered down by the awful synapse program that just refuses to ever work right or be reliable...." Read more
"...They work great on my PS5 as well as my PC although it can get a little difficulty finding the right EQ settings and changes to them will..." Read more
"...As far as I can tell, these will not function via the wireless dongle on Xbox consoles but can still be used wired...." Read more
"...the couple games I have tried, notably monster hunter world, it performs really well, its weird to get used to but its done well enough...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the headphones. Some find them perfect for the price, while others say they don't worth the price tag.
"...front of my PC and have disconnects, that's enough to make them not worth the cost...." Read more
"...These things really shine especially at this price point and the fact that they are wireless...." Read more
"...summary not worth it and to be frank $100 "gaming" headphones are not worth it." Read more
"...with how good the sound proof ear foam is, it's really pristine quality for the price, the Bluetooth button noises have a pleasant sound to them,..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the range of the headphones. Some find the wireless range very good, flawless, and decent, while others say it's not the best, less than 10 feet, and terrible. Some customers also have issues with the wireless, and the signal still cuts out.
"...really shine especially at this price point and the fact that they are wireless...." Read more
"...into a usb port on the back of my PC, kept cutting out and had horrible range. Plugged it into a blue usb port and it works great!" Read more
"...The fact that I can *mostly* use them wirelessly and not get caught up in my headset cord is magical...." Read more
"The range sucks but it’s the only thing I have to say about that. The rest is are least good. Bass good. Treble good. Battery life real good...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mic quality of the headphones. They mention that the audio receiver is bad, the mic doesn't do well at all, and the audio is unreliable on wireless. Some customers also have trouble with the detachable mic and the microphone settings on the sync barely do anything.
"...Microphone quality isn't great, its honestly worse than most and for $180 it should be a lot better, this is why I use an external mic...." Read more
"...The drivers have broke in a little bit and battery life is around 24 to 25 hours at about 65% volume. These get as loud as my gen3 A50's...." Read more
"...Very comfortable and adjustable.* Removable microphone.* Nice build quality.* Volume knob built into headphones...." Read more
"...The microphone settings on synapse barely do anything, and it's really hard to hear anyone talk through it, however, without synapse controlling it..." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They mention that it connects poorly, has intermittent disconnects, and has a hard time connecting. Some customers also report that the Bluetooth connection is not working and the signal starts dropping out.
"...Intermittent disconnects, unsure if this is a hardware, connection or synapse issue but it happens infrequently it doesn't bother me, but should be..." Read more
"...a USB dongle for wireless and a 3.5 mm jack for wired, but do not have Bluetooth...." Read more
"...I had some trouble with the wireless cutting out when I had the USB receiver connected to the back of the PC, so the signal had to travel through..." Read more
"...My kitchen is maybe 15 feet from my room and the connection starts getting spotty once I enter the kitchen, and drops completely after two more feet..." Read more
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Also, if you're using windows, download Dolby atmos and just keep it on the default settings. I found that gives the most crisp, full, 3d audio that sounds fantastic
You can use Dolby Atmos through windows if you want to tweek the sound and get 3D audio and it even has an EQ so you have the best of both worlds. This should dramatically improve the audio quality
Update: had these things for a few months and I still love them! They work great on my PS5 as well as my PC although it can get a little difficulty finding the right EQ settings and changes to them will drastically improve or degrade the sound. All in all, five out of five product
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These things are amazing! I was looking for a good pair of wireless headphones that were compatible with the 3D sound on my PS5. With the included dongle, these things are basically just plug and play; both my PS5 and PC effortless and quickly recognize the headphones when they are turned on.
I'm not an audiophile, but audio in music and games is important to me. These things really shine especially at this price point and the fact that they are wireless. When I first tested them on my PS5, I wasn't blown away with the 3D audio, until I switched by to my old but high quality sanheauser headphones. WOW what a difference in audio quality and spatial awareness.
As with any good headphones, you're not getting the most out of them if you're not properly equalizing them. The headphones come with decent presets (on the synapse PC app) but I've included a better equalization in the picture. Switch between the default preset and this and you will really hear how well these headphones can shine with proper equalization. Very clear tones with rich bass!
The headphones are high quality. They do have a light grip on your head and and they will move around on your head, but for a person who wears glasses this is a good thing since they dramatically increase the comfort level and reduce the change of your glasses causing pressure points. The material on the headphones is a little spongy to finger prints but not a big deal.
The only thing that makes me nervous is the USB dongle situation. I would really like to order an extra dongle since I hope to take these between my PC and my PS5, so I worry if i lose this I will be out of luck. I bought a third party usb dongle but I can't connect them, so I think you are stuck with the factory Razer dongle that doesn't seem easy to replace. Not a negative, just a small drawback. I would feel much better if I could either buy a replacement dongle on razers website (you can't at the moment) or have the ability to connect to a third party dongle
For 170, these seem like a screaming deal. It's so much nicer playing on my PC now with fewer wires and they sound as good if not better than my wired headphones. I'd highly recommend these
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
Also, if you're using windows, download Dolby atmos and just keep it on the default settings. I found that gives the most crisp, full, 3d audio that sounds fantastic
You can use Dolby Atmos through windows if you want to tweek the sound and get 3D audio and it even has an EQ so you have the best of both worlds. This should dramatically improve the audio quality
Update: had these things for a few months and I still love them! They work great on my PS5 as well as my PC although it can get a little difficulty finding the right EQ settings and changes to them will drastically improve or degrade the sound. All in all, five out of five product
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These things are amazing! I was looking for a good pair of wireless headphones that were compatible with the 3D sound on my PS5. With the included dongle, these things are basically just plug and play; both my PS5 and PC effortless and quickly recognize the headphones when they are turned on.
I'm not an audiophile, but audio in music and games is important to me. These things really shine especially at this price point and the fact that they are wireless. When I first tested them on my PS5, I wasn't blown away with the 3D audio, until I switched by to my old but high quality sanheauser headphones. WOW what a difference in audio quality and spatial awareness.
As with any good headphones, you're not getting the most out of them if you're not properly equalizing them. The headphones come with decent presets (on the synapse PC app) but I've included a better equalization in the picture. Switch between the default preset and this and you will really hear how well these headphones can shine with proper equalization. Very clear tones with rich bass!
The headphones are high quality. They do have a light grip on your head and and they will move around on your head, but for a person who wears glasses this is a good thing since they dramatically increase the comfort level and reduce the change of your glasses causing pressure points. The material on the headphones is a little spongy to finger prints but not a big deal.
The only thing that makes me nervous is the USB dongle situation. I would really like to order an extra dongle since I hope to take these between my PC and my PS5, so I worry if i lose this I will be out of luck. I bought a third party usb dongle but I can't connect them, so I think you are stuck with the factory Razer dongle that doesn't seem easy to replace. Not a negative, just a small drawback. I would feel much better if I could either buy a replacement dongle on razers website (you can't at the moment) or have the ability to connect to a third party dongle
For 170, these seem like a screaming deal. It's so much nicer playing on my PC now with fewer wires and they sound as good if not better than my wired headphones. I'd highly recommend these
This thing has a lot going for it with very few downsides that in my opinion do not outweigh the pros and if you can get this for $150 or less it is 100% worth it.
Pros
- Noise cancellation is so strong, sometimes I don't hear my wife when she calls for me. She was the one who bought this for me lol
- Sound quality through synapse can be adjusted to your liking, and I can't recommend it without it (kind of a con)
- Incredibly comfortable even with glasses. There is a lot of good padding on the head and ears, prior headsets this was always an issue, recently before this I owned a corsair void elite and even that wasn't perfect, but it was close in this category.
- Battery life is actually really strong, just be sure to charge it after each usage. I've only ever gotten this to low battery where it beeps at me if I use it for 10-12 hours without charging it. Sometimes thats a long gaming day sometimes thats multiple days. I'm pretty good about keeping things charged, so this isn't a pain point for me, but may be for you. That said you can charge while using it.
- Removable microphone, probably not a huge deal for most, but I use these as headphones not a headset. I use an external USB mic for better quality (I'll get into that later).
- Ability to use this with 3.5mm port. I wouldn't recommend this without the USB function, as the USB DAC it comes with is decent enough and having used it without it, this is where it fails, but I'm labeling the 3.5mm port as a pro in case you have a multipurpose headset in mind
- THX 7.1, now this is just virtual surround sound but in the couple games I have tried, notably monster hunter world, it performs really well, its weird to get used to but its done well enough. Not a huge selling point, you can get this elsewhere, but noted.
Cons
- Without the USB DAC and synapse you are losing a lot of potential. This thing is really good for sound quality once you configure it, but on it's own it's horrible, this is why I did not get the wired version of the blackshark v2 with just 3.5mm.
- Microphone quality isn't great, its honestly worse than most and for $180 it should be a lot better, this is why I use an external mic. Unless you're yelling, your friends will probably say you're quiet.
- Intermittent disconnects, unsure if this is a hardware, connection or synapse issue but it happens infrequently it doesn't bother me, but should be noted.
- Synapse, I swear I've had issues with every gaming software (ghub, icue, synapse) but recently synapse has been a pain. I love iCUE (or did) but hate corsair software, but if synapse continues to get worse I will look elsewhere for another headset.
Overall, if I had to buy this thing again I'd do it for $130 or so. I wouldn't spend $180, I'd just get professional wired headphones, but this thing has a lot going on that it made it worth it to me. I recommend these headphones to anyone who is in the market for a wireless headset in this budget range who doesn't hold grudges against razer. In that niche, I think its perfect.
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La batería les dura bastante, al menos unos 3 días de uso constante, y el rango wireless es de unos 3-4 m con muros.
El sonido thx en la juegos me gustó mucho, yo los recomiendo bastante.
Y en color blanco contrastan muy bien con mi setup.
El microfono solo lo he utilizado en caso de emergencia y se agradece bastante que sea remobible debido a que de esa forma es demasiado facil comer sin ensuciar nada.
La bateria si dura aproximadamente las 18 horas que RAZER promete, aunque yo recomendaria cargar los audifonos cada que se pueda y configurarlos para que se apaguen de manera automatica despues de 15 minutos. El software no es necesario usarlo debido a que se guarda en la memoria de los audifonos a no ser de que se quiera utilizar THX SPATIAL AUDIO pero yo no lo recomiendo.
La conectividad si es un tema a mejorar debido a que despues de un tiempo los audifonos se empiezan a desconectar automaticamente si no esta colocado el USB en la manera correcta y los audifonos esten cerca, de igual forma se desconecta pero uno se puede acostumbrar con el tiempo.
En consola no los he usado demasiado pero funcionan a la perfeccion y los problemas de conectividad desaparecen.
Lo unico que si no me agrada en nada es que al conectar los audifonos en otro puerto USB diferente al que se conecto aparecen como otro sistema de audio y se configuran con un 100% de volumen. Esto no desaparece si se coloca un multipuertos.
En cuanto a los cables que tiene, cuenta con un USB para cargarlo y un 3.5mm que es demasiado corto, personalmente pienso que es demasiado corto a diferencia de su version cableada
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2023
El microfono solo lo he utilizado en caso de emergencia y se agradece bastante que sea remobible debido a que de esa forma es demasiado facil comer sin ensuciar nada.
La bateria si dura aproximadamente las 18 horas que RAZER promete, aunque yo recomendaria cargar los audifonos cada que se pueda y configurarlos para que se apaguen de manera automatica despues de 15 minutos. El software no es necesario usarlo debido a que se guarda en la memoria de los audifonos a no ser de que se quiera utilizar THX SPATIAL AUDIO pero yo no lo recomiendo.
La conectividad si es un tema a mejorar debido a que despues de un tiempo los audifonos se empiezan a desconectar automaticamente si no esta colocado el USB en la manera correcta y los audifonos esten cerca, de igual forma se desconecta pero uno se puede acostumbrar con el tiempo.
En consola no los he usado demasiado pero funcionan a la perfeccion y los problemas de conectividad desaparecen.
Lo unico que si no me agrada en nada es que al conectar los audifonos en otro puerto USB diferente al que se conecto aparecen como otro sistema de audio y se configuran con un 100% de volumen. Esto no desaparece si se coloca un multipuertos.
En cuanto a los cables que tiene, cuenta con un USB para cargarlo y un 3.5mm que es demasiado corto, personalmente pienso que es demasiado corto a diferencia de su version cableada
What I was looking for in a pair of headphones:
When I was shopping for a new pair I was looking for a wireless pair, the one thing the Hyper X Cloud II's doesn't provide. The cord on the Cloud II's is very long, it would often get tangled in my chair which I believe ultimately ended up causing the pair to die in the long run, so with my new pair I wanted to eliminate the cord without sacrificing anything crucial.
Footsteps:
Most gamers will agree how important hearing footsteps in-game can be, that was the main thing I was worried about when I made the decision to buy this headset. The Hyper X Cloud II's execute this perfectly, every foot step is heard and it's crystal clear, there is no confusion of where the enemy is coming from and it's not disorienting. Fortunately I have had no issue's, confusion or disorientation well listening for footsteps with these headphones so far and I don't think I've lost any ability to listen to enemies in game. This alone makes the purchase feel worth it for me personally.
Bass:
I've seen other reviewers stating that there is more emphasis and focus on bass and I do agree with this, it's most evident when you play a game you're very familiar with, for me that would be CS:GO. When I first loaded the game I could hear the difference just from the loading screen, at first I was slightly worried it would be overwhelming and to much bass that drowns out key elements of the game. I played a single game and can say that is not the case. It is more "bass focused" but it doesn't drown out other elements of the game. For example, if somebody is shooting a gun you can really hear the bass in the gun shots, but when somebody runs up behind you it's still very evident and clear where they are coming from and that they are approaching you. In terms of music and media, everything sounds good in my opinion, mids and highs don't sound tinny. Simply just more emphasis on bass.
Sound Isolation:
Another element reviewers have been mentioning is that the sound isolation is poor, I understand where they're coming from but I have to disagree. I think they do a great job with sound isolation with these headphones. When I first tried them on I could still hear myself typing, but the second you're in-game, or have music playing it prevents you from hearing all the outside noise. The Hyper X Cloud II's did a better job at sound isolation, but the difference from those headphones to the Blackshark V2's is barely noticeable. You have to be really nit picking to notice that. In-game there is no distraction from outside sounds, listening to music I feel completely isolated, the only time I could notice a difference is well watching YouTube/Media where there is breaks in the sound, or low points where there isn't much going on, but during a heated moment in game I can't see myself or others getting distracted from outside noise due to "poor isolation".
Comfort:
As for comfort I haven't had them long enough to really determine if they keep up with the Cloud II's in this department, but initial thoughts I think they will. I've used them for a few hours and there's no soreness, or aching yet. These feel a lot more light weight than the Cloud II's, build quality feels up to par with them as well, these feel like a solid pair of headphones that will last me many years, and many long night gaming sessions.
Overall I think they're good headphones so far. They ticked all my box's/needs in a pair of headphones. I will say I don't think they're worth $250. If you are looking to purchase these headphones I'd recommend waiting for a sale of some sort. If you're buying on a budget don't get these, they are not worth $250 and I would HIGHLY recommend Hyper X Cloud II's. If you're looking for wireless headphones that will compete with your wired headphones then I do recommend these for you. I think it really depends what you're looking for in headphones to determine if these are worth it or not. For me, it's worth it. For others I can see why they're disappointed or not pleased with their purchase. Really determine what you're looking for before purchasing, as you might be left feeling disappointed with your decision.