Razer BlackShark V2 X

Razer BlackShark V2 X

By Razer · Gaming Headsets · Audio & Electronics

  • Drivers: 50 mm Razer TriForce dynamic
  • Frequency response: 12 Hz–28 kHz
  • Microphone: fixed, bendable HyperClear cardioid
  • Connection: analog 3.5 mm
  • Surround: software-enabled 7.1 positional audio

Lowest price seen
$39.99
from $39.99 at MaxGaming · Checked Oct 3, 2026

Prices are snapshots. Check the current price with the store.

Problems, parts and running costs

Summary

A very light wired gaming headset that runs off a plain 3.5 mm jack — no battery, no charging, no USB sound card — with a boom microphone that testers rate well above its price. Make sure the listing is the analog 3.5 mm version: search results constantly mix it with the USB and Xbox-licensed revisions.

Strengths

  • 240 g keeps long sessions easy on the head; testers and owners agree on the comfort.
  • The boom mic is excellent in RTINGS’ testing, with clear speech even in noisy rooms.
  • No battery, no charging and no required software for basic stereo and mic use.
  • One 3.5 mm plug moves between PC, console and mobile; the included splitter covers PCs with separate jacks.
  • Directional cues in games are well reviewed for a budget headset.

Weaknesses

  • Sound is dark and bass-heavy, and bass and treble shift with fit — a poor match for neutral music listening.
  • Tom’s Hardware called the lightweight plastic build cheap and fragile-feeling.
  • Cable and microphone are both fixed: a damaged cable means soldering, not a swap.
  • Passive isolation is weak against low-frequency rumble such as transit or engines.
  • The 7.1 surround is Windows software, not physical drivers.
  • Ear cushions run warm over long sessions.

Verified specifications

Drivers50 mm Razer TriForce dynamic.
Frequency response12 Hz–28 kHz; impedance 32 ohm at 1 kHz; sensitivity 100 dB SPL/mW.
Microphonefixed, bendable HyperClear cardioid; 100 Hz–10 kHz; -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.
Connectionanalog 3.5 mm; 1.3 m (4.27 ft) cable, not detachable.
Surroundsoftware-enabled 7.1 positional audio; Windows-dependent, not hardware surround.
Controlson-ear volume wheel and mic-mute toggle.
Weight240 g (0.53 lb).
Dimensions (catalog listing)7.6 × 6.76 × 3.86 in.
Constructionclosed over-ear, breathable memory-foam cushions, predominantly lightweight plastic with thin metal adjustment wires.
Powerpassive; no battery or charging.
In the boxheadset, audio/mic splitter extension cable, user documentation; no USB sound card.
Warrantyup to 2 years per Razer’s current BlackShark support material; regional terms govern.
Full research notes and sources

Sound and microphone

Music is the weakest use case: RTINGS measured a dark, bass-forward balance with delivery that changes depending on how the headset sits. Gaming is the strong one — Tom’s Hardware found solid game sound and good rejection of TV and keyboard noise on the mic, and MobileSyrup reported reliable voice clarity in meetings and Discord. RTINGS called the same boom mic excellent even in noisy conditions.

Comfort and build

At 240 g this is among the lightest headsets around, and comfort is the most consistent positive in both professional tests and owner reports. The tradeoff is the build: mostly plastic with thin metal adjustment wires, which Tom’s Hardware described as cheap and fragile-feeling. Owners also mention the cushions getting warm.

Mic problems reported by owners

Multiple Reddit threads report low mic level, buzz or hiss, heavy ambient pickup, or the mic dying outright. Some of these traced back to PC input, gain or jack configuration rather than the headset, and nobody has published a failure rate, so treat them as a known risk rather than a verdict. Longevity reports are mixed: some owners report trouble after roughly 1–1.5 years, others use theirs for years without incident.

Repairs and upkeep

There is nothing to charge and almost nothing to maintain: wipe the cushions and don’t pull on the cable. Pads are replaceable with aftermarket parts, but the fixed mic and cable turn a real failure into a soldering job. Razer’s material advertises up to a 2-year warranty — check the terms for your region. Ignore the V2 Pro hinge-break stories; that is a sibling model with different construction.

Price and value

Best Buy listed a 3.5 mm V2 X color variant at $39.99 against a $59.99 comparable value on 2026-09-28, and Walmart showed related V2 X variants around $34.98–$39.99, though some of those are USB or Xbox revisions rather than the analog model. Tom’s Hardware’s deal module also surfaced $29.99 colorways. That makes $30 or less excellent value, $30–$40 good, $40–$50 fair, and above $50 weak against the original $59.99 list price. There is no battery, subscription or mandatory software, so the only likely wear item is a set of replacement pads.

Which model this is

This page covers the black 3.5 mm Razer BlackShark V2 X, model RZ04-03240100-R3U1, UPC 811659037572. The Amazon listing for this version is ASIN B086PKMZ21. Retail copy that says TriForce Titanium, Bluetooth or a detachable cable describes something else — Razer’s own comparison table puts plain TriForce 50 mm drivers here, with fixed mic and cable.

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