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Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Black
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Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Black

Bottom line: The Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset: TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately; main trade-off: wired-only 3.5 mm connection, no wireless or USB option.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately
  • ✓ 240 g weight with memory foam leatherette cushions for long sessions
  • ✓ Cardioid mic pattern rejects keyboard and room noise from the sides
  • ✓ 3.5 mm jack works on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, Switch and phones

Cons

  • ✗ Wired-only 3.5 mm connection, no wireless or USB option
  • ✗ Passive noise cancellation only, no active ANC circuitry
  • ✗ Non-detachable bendable boom mic stays visible off-game
  • ✗ Windows Sonic surround needs setup on the console or PC, not built in

Manufacturer description

The Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox gaming headset builds on the esports-oriented BlackShark line with Razer's TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers, which split each driver into three sections so highs, mids, and lows are tuned separately. In practice that means footsteps and reload cues sit apart from explosions and engine noise instead of blurring together. The HyperClear cardioid mic uses a tighter pickup pattern that tapers off toward the back and sides, so your voice carries and your keyboard, fan, or roommate does not. The boom is bendable, letting you park the sweet spot right at your mouth…

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SpecPicks scored Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Razer's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Razer BlackShark V2 X work with PS5, PC and Switch, or only Xbox?

It is tuned primarily for Xbox Series X|S, but the 3.5 mm audio jack makes it cross-platform, so it also connects to PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and phones with a headphone port.

How heavy is this headset for long gaming sessions?

It weighs 240 g and pairs thicker headband padding with memory foam leatherette ear cushions, which is the design target for multi-hour tournament and training sessions.

Is the microphone good enough for Discord and party chat?

The HyperClear mic uses a cardioid pickup pattern that tapers off toward the back and sides so it captures more voice and less background noise, and the boom bends so you can position the sweet spot at your mouth.

Does it have active noise cancellation?

No. It uses advanced passive noise cancellation: sturdy closed earcups fully cover the ears and the cushions create a closer seal for sound isolation, with no powered ANC circuitry.

Does the BlackShark V2 X support surround sound?

Yes, it works with Windows Sonic spatial audio, which places positional audio cues more precisely to improve in-game awareness. The 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers are what Razer tunes that experience around.

Key Features

  • TRIFORCE TITANIUM 50 MM DRIVERS — Our 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
  • HYPERCLEAR CARDIOID MIC — An improved pickup pattern ensures more voice and less noise as it tapers off towards the mic’s back and sides, with the sweet spot easily placed at the mouth because of the mic’s bendable design
  • ADVANCED PASSIVE NOISE CANCELLATION — Sturdy closed earcups fully cover the ears to prevent noise from leaking into the headset, with its cushions providing a closer seal for more sound isolation
  • LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN WITH MEMORY FOAM EAR CUSHIONS — At just 240 g, the headset features thicker headband padding and memory foam ear cushions with leatherette to keep gaming in peak form during grueling tournaments and training sessions
  • WORKS WITH WINDOWS SONIC — Make the most of the headset’s powerful drivers by pairing it with lifelike surround sound that places audio with pinpoint accuracy, heightening in-game awareness and immersion
  • CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY — Aside from its primary use on Xbox Series X|S, the headset’s 3.5 mm jack allows it to work with other popular platforms to enjoy amazing gaming audio across different setups

Full Specifications

Size3.5 mm (Pack of 1)
BrandRazer
ColorBlack
ModelRZ04-03240900-R3U1
Warranty2 year manufacturer
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2024-04-09T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerRazer
ItemPartNumberRZ04-03240900-R3U1

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