What You Need to Know
Priced at $69.99, the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Headset is Razer's entry in the wireless gaming headsets category. With 987 buyers rating it at 4.0 stars, it currently sits at #18 of 30 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 36% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
Specifications
- Brand: Razer
- Price: $69.99 (well below the $109.28 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.0 of 5.0
- Reviews: 987
- Category rank: #18 of 30 in wireless gaming headsets
- Cheaper in category: 9 products
- Higher-rated in category: 27 products
- More-reviewed in category: 17 products
Owner Reports
A 4.0-star average from 987 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the wireless gaming headsets category is 4.3 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $69.99, the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Headset sits well below the $109.28 category average. 9 options are cheaper and 20 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless Headset ($101.54, 4.3★, 24,726 reviews). The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Headset is $31.55 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless Headset - $101.54, 4.3★ (24,726 reviews) · Higher rated
- Logitech G733 Wireless Headset Lilac - $129.99, 4.3★ (19,211 reviews) · Higher rated
- Logitech G PRO X Wireless Headset - $134.99, 4.2★ (12,309 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the WESEARY 2.4GHz Wireless Gaming Headset at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the KOFIRE UG-06 Wireless Gaming Headset at $15.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional wireless gaming headsets without overspending
Final Take
7.1/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.