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RazerGaming headset
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
Released April 2023.3Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026Release dated April 27, 2023 says available on Razer.com, RazerStores and resellers on April 27th, 2023. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Over-ear
- Audio connections
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- 70h
70 of 161 fields known.
General
- Series
- BlackShark1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Product family: Razer BlackShark.
- Model numbers
- RZ04-04530100-R3U1, RZ04-04530200-R3U1, RZ04-04530100-R3M1, RZ04-04530200-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026US page lists the PC edition as RZ04-04530100-R3U1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3U1 White. The page also sells PlayStation and Xbox editions with other numbers. Those are not stored here.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026EU page lists RZ04-04530100-R3M1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3M1 White.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 27 April 20233Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the BlackShark V3 Pro the sequel to the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2023.
- Launch price (US)
- $199.993Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026$199.99 USD MSRP.
- Launch price (EU)
- €229.993Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026229.99 EUR MSRP. Tax treatment is not stated.
- Markets
- US, EU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
Design
- Ear cup enclosure
- Closed3Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026The closed earcups create an ideal seal. Retailer spec lists Closed-Back.
- Wearing style
- Headband4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026
- Folding
- Not available
- Swivelling ear cups
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Driver type
- Dynamic5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 50mm Dynamic.
- Driver size
- 50mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Drivers per side
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Titanium-coated1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Maker text: titanium-coated diaphragms in the TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers.
- Magnet
- Not available
- Frequency response (wired or passive)
- Min12 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Frequency Response 12 Hz - 28 kHz. No wired or wireless distinction is stated.
- Wireless audio transmission band
- Not available
- Impedance (passive when specified)
- 32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm at 1 kHz.
- Sensitivity (passive when specified)
- 100dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Sensitivity 100 dBSPL / mW @ 1 kHz by HATS.
- Sensitivity reference
- Per 1 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- THD (claimed)
- Not available
- Max input power
- Not available
- Max digital audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max digital audio bit depth
- Not available
- DAC
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Custom EQ bands
- 104Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Synapse has a 10-band graphic EQ.
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
- Spatial audio support
- THX Spatial Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026THX Spatial Audio, listed as virtual surround encoding. It needs Razer Synapse on Windows.
- Spatial audio licence included
- Not available
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Noise Cancelling row: Advanced Passive Noise Isolation. There is no ANC.
- ANC type
- Not available
- ANC microphones
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Not available
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
- Frequency response notes
- Compared with SoundGuys preference curve, bass from 20 Hz to 200 Hz is over-emphasized, the midrange dips and treble peaks near 7 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026SoundGuys measured the music EQ preset against its headphone preference curve.
- Bass amount
- Not available
- Treble amount
- Not available
- Deviation from target
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion
- Not available
- Sound leakage
- Not available
- Measured noise isolation
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured, best)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Mic quality notes
- SoundGuys calls the detachable boom microphone excellent quality, clear and natural in office conditions.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Microphone demos recorded in ideal, office and reverberant conditions.
- Mic low-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- Measured battery life
ANC Lighting Hours (h) No No 55.05 - Battery life (measured, max)
- 55.05h
- Clamping force
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Microphone
- Microphone
- Detachable boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Microphone element
- Not available
- Microphone pickup pattern
- Unidirectional1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional.
- Voice microphones
- Not available
- Total microphones
- Not available
- Mic frequency response
- Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Mic sensitivity
- -42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -42 dBV / Pa at 1 kHz.
- Mic signal-to-noise
- Not available
- Mic sample rate
- 32kHz5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: a 9.9 mm condenser mic with a sampling rate of 32 kHz. Trusted Reviews and GamesRadar agree. The audio route is not stated.6Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: condenser mic running at a 32 kHz sampling rate.
- Mic noise reduction
- DSP4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Synapse offers mic noise canceling. This is software processing on PC, so it is stored as dsp.
- Flip to mute
- Not available
- Mute button
- Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Mute indicator
- Not available
- Adjustable sidetone
- Not available
Connectivity
- Audio connections
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Analog source plugs
- Not available
- Cable connector on headset
- Not available
- Longest included cable
- 1.5m5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Package text: 5-foot (1.5 m) USB-C to USB-A cable and 5-foot (1.5 m) USB extender.
- Headset USB plug or port
- USB-C5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Charging port is USB-C. The Razer page states Type C charging.
- Audio over USB-C cable
- No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: the USB-A to USB-C cable is only for charging. It cannot be used for wired listening.
- Passive wired listening
- No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: there is no analog connection and no wired listening option.
- Wireless receiver
- Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless receiver connector
- USB-A1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.2 with support for the AAC and SBC codecs.
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Bluetooth multipoint
- Not available
- Multipoint devices
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- No4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: you cannot connect to a Bluetooth device while connected to a console via the dongle. It is one or the other.
- Fast pairing
- Not available
- Base station
- Not available
Latency
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- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Compatible platforms
- Windows, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Compatibility row: PC (Type A 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (Type A 2.4 GHz), mobile devices (Type A or Bluetooth 5.2), Android and iOS. The page gives no PlayStation generation, so only PS5 is stored from the reviews. Nintendo Switch comes from SoundGuys.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch work. There is no Xbox compatibility. Switch uses Bluetooth.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Windows 2.4 GHz Windows Bluetooth PS5 2.4 GHz Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Android Bluetooth iOS Bluetooth - Official licence
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Swappable battery
- Not available
- Batteries included
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
ANC Lighting Hours (h) No No 70 - Battery life (claimed, max)
- 70h
- Battery life with ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life without ANC (claimed)
- 70h
- Charging port
- USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge time
- 15min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Page text: 6 hours of play with just 15 minutes of charging.
- Quick charge playback
- 6h1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Charging dock or stand
- Not available
Controls
- Controls
- Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Controls: volume up and down, mic mute toggle, audio profile switcher, SmartSwitch toggle.
- Volume control
- Wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Game and chat mix
- Not available
- Remappable controls
- Not available
- Wear detection
- Not available
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Comfort and build
- Headband type
- Padded4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: thick cloth padding on the ear cups and headband.
- Headband material
- Not available
- Frame material
- Plastic with a steel-reinforced headband and sliders4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: made primarily of plastic with wireframe hinges. Maker text names the steel-reinforced headband and sliders.
- Ear cup material
- Not available
- Ear pad material
- FlowKnit memory foam1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Ultra-soft FlowKnit memory foam cushions, breathable weave.
- Replaceable ear pads
- Not available
- Ear pad attachment
- Not available
- Ear pad opening
- Width42Height62mm(1.7 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Inner Earcup Diameter: width 42 mm, length 62 mm. Length is stored as height.
- Ear tips included
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Not available
Software
Dimensions and weight
- Headset weight
- 320g(11.3 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Weight 320 g / 0.71 lbs. SoundGuys lists 331 g, which is not stored.
- Headset dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
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- Hi-Res Audio
- Not available
- Communication certifications
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless USB-A dongle, Detachable microphone with removable foam pop filter, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB extender5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count USB-C to USB-A cable 1.5 1 USB extender 1.5 1
Links
- Product page
- www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Markets | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ04-04530100-R3U1 | $199.99 | Not available | US | Black |
| RZ04-04530200-R3U1 | $199.99 | Not available | US | White |
| RZ04-04530100-R3M1 | Not available | €229.99 | EU | Black |
| RZ04-04530200-R3M1 | Not available | €229.99 | EU | White |
Sources
We read 7 sources for this headset. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro
- Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro
- Press releasepress.razer.com
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