Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset performance benchmarks

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is a relatively new headset. In terms of noise cancelling, the Razer BlackShark V2 X has underwhelming sound performance and below average noise handling. The sound quality of the Razer BlackShark V2 X is below average, especially for critical listening. The Razer BlackShark V2 X is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Razer BlackShark V2 X is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. The Razer BlackShark V2 X suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. For gaming, the Razer BlackShark V2 X is not up to par with other similar headsets.

 Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset performance benchmarks
Model Razer BlackShark V2 X
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 2.4 / 5.0
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.4 / 5.0
Gaming Quality 3.5 / 5.0
Office Environment Sound Isolation 3.0 / 5.0
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 2.8 / 5.0
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.5 / 5.0
Price $ 120.0
Year 2020
Microphone No
Wireless No
Battery Life 0.0 / 5.0
Ear Breathability 2.8 / 5.0
Comfort 3.8 / 5.0
Controls 2.9 / 5.0
Noise Handling 3.6 / 5.0
Microphone Quality 4.4 / 5.0

Specifications

BlackShark V2 X Active Features

ANC ControlNo
Additional ChargesN/A
AndroidNo
App NameNo App
Audio While ChargingNo
Battery TypeNo Battery
Button MappingNo
Charge TimeN/A
Charging PortNone
EqualizerNo
Mic ControlNo
Passive PlaybackPassive Headphone
Playback ControlNo
Power-Saving FeatureNo
Room EffectsNo
Surround SupportNo
Total Battery LifeN/A
WindowsNo
iOSNo
macOSNo

BlackShark V2 X Battery

Battery LifeN/A

BlackShark V2 X Breathability

Avg.Temp.Difference7.9 °C

BlackShark V2 X Comfort

Weight0.61 lbs

BlackShark V2 X Connectivity

AnalogAudio + Microphone
Analog AudioYes
Analog/USB Audio Latency0 ms
Android LatencyN/A
Bluetooth VersionNo Bluetooth
Connection1/8" TRRS
DetachableNo
Dock ChargingNo
Length4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Line InNo
Line Of Sight RangeN/A
Line OutNo
Multi-Device PairingNo
NFC PairingNo
Non-BT LatencyN/A
Non-BT Line Of Sight RangeN/A
Non-BT WirelessNo
Optical InputNo
PC Latency (SBC)N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)N/A
PC Latency (aptX)N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)N/A
PS4 AnalogAudio + Microphone
PS4 Non-BT WirelessNo
PS4 Wired USBNo
PS5 AnalogAudio + Microphone
PS5 Non-BT WirelessNo
PS5 Wired USBNo
Power SupplyNo Base/Dock
RCA InputNo
TypeNo Base/Dock
USB AudioNo
USB InputNo
Wired USBNo
Xbox One AnalogAudio + Microphone
Xbox One Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox One Wired USBNo
Xbox Series X|S AnalogAudio + Microphone
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox Series X|S Wired USBNo
iOS LatencyN/A

BlackShark V2 X Controls

Ease of useGood

BlackShark V2 X Design

Additional ControlsNo
Call/Music ControlNo
Channel MixingNo
Clamping Force1.3 lbs
EnclosureClosed-Back
FeedbackGood
H4.3" (10.9 cm)
L7.8" (19.8 cm)
Microphone ControlMute/Unmute
Noise Cancelling ControlNo
OS CompatibilityNot OS specific
Talk-ThroughNo
TransducerDynamic
Transmitter RequiredNo
TypeOver-ear
Volume228.00 in³ (3,736.23 cm³)
Volume ControlYes
W6.8" (17.3 cm)
WirelessNo

BlackShark V2 X Isolation

Bass1.09 dB
Mid-11.3 dB
Noise CancellingNo
Overall Attenuation-14.6 dB
Overall Leakage @ 1ft34.73 dB
Treble-34.63 dB

BlackShark V2 X Microphone

BoomYes
Detachable BoomNo
FR Std. Dev.2.2 dB
HFE8,365.65 Hz
In-LineNo
IntegratedNo
LFE20 Hz
MicYes
Noise GateAlways On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling7.0
Speech + Subway Noise Handling7.5
Weighted THD0.194

BlackShark V2 X Noise Handling

SpNR35.6 dB

BlackShark V2 X Recording Quality

Gain30.58 dB

BlackShark V2 X Sound

ANCNo ANC
Acoustic Space Excitation2.5
Avg. Std. Deviation0.96 dB
Bass Amount2.47 dB
CodecPCM, 24-bit, 48kHz
ConnectionWired
Dips2.05 dB
EQNo EQ
FirmwareNo Firmware
Head ModelingNo
Head TrackingNo
High-Bass4.19 dB
High-Mid-2.43 dB
High-Treble-10.69 dB
Low-Bass0.55 dB
Low-Frequency Extension19.43 Hz
Low-Mid-2.02 dB
Low-Treble-6.97 dB
MicrophoneBoom
Mid-Bass3.17 dB
Mid-Mid0 dB
Mid-Treble-4.84 dB
Openness4.4
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)3.99 dB
PRTF Distance6.31 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)3.26 dB
Peaks1.76 dB
PowerPassive
Room AmbienceNo
Speaker ModelingOn/Off
Std. Err.3.02 dB
Tip/PadDefault
Treble Amount-4.42 dB
Virtual SurroundYes
WHD @ 1000.126
WHD @ 900.374
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch1.33
Weighted Frequency Mismatch2.53
Weighted Group Delay0.24
Weighted Phase Mismatch7.15

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