Quick Overview
Razer positions the Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired as a affordable gaming headsets, asking $34.99. After 27,222 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.4 stars. We've ranked it #4 out of 64 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
On the Head
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. The high rating suggests the clamp force and ear cushion design work for most heads.
Worth noting on the Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "7.1 surround sound" as a standout.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Razer
- Price: $34.99 (slightly below the $38.21 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 27,222
- Category rank: #4 of 64 in gaming headsets under $100
- Cheaper in category: 32 products
- Higher-rated in category: 12 products
- More-reviewed in category: 4 products
What 27,222 Buyers Say
A 4.4-star average from 27,222 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.
Common positives:
- 7.1 surround sound
- TriForce 50mm drivers
- Noise-isolating mic
Common complaints:
- No wireless option
- No RGB
The Field Around It
At $34.99, the Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired sits slightly below the $38.21 category average. 32 options are cheaper and 31 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BENGOO G9000 Stereo ($31.99, 4.3★, 121,484 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- BENGOO G9000 Stereo - $31.99, 4.3★ (121,484 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- BENGOO Stereo Pro - $28.49, 4.3★ (121,484 reviews) · Cheaper
- Turtle Beach Recon 70 - $29.99, 4.4★ (68,124 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AOC Gaming Headset at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core at $13.29.
Is It For You?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 7.1 surround sound
- TriForce 50mm drivers
- Noise-isolating mic
Cons:
- No wireless option
- No RGB
Wrap-Up
8.7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.