Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset: 7.1 Surround Sound - 50mm Drivers - Memory Foam Cushion - For PC, PS4, PS5, Switch - 3.5mm…
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$39.99
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the BlackShark V2 X is the rare gaming headset where high-trust sources broadly agree. RTINGS calls it 'decent for wired gaming' with comfortable over-ears and full wired compatibility across PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Tom's Hardware praises the light weight for long sessions and notes the 50mm drivers deliver solid sound for the price.
What reviewers liked
- RTINGS and Tom's Hardware high-trust consensus on sound quality at the price
- HardwareCanucks and Reddit specialist threads praise mic clarity
- Very lightweight per Tom's Hardware — comfortable for long sessions
- Universal wired 3.5mm compatibility across PC and consoles
- 27k+ Amazon reviews averaging 4.4 stars
Where it falls short
- Build is largely plastic — reviewers note it feels its price point
- No wireless option in this SKU
- Virtual 7.1 requires Razer Synapse on PC only
- RTINGS notes sound profile is gaming-tuned, not neutral for music
- Non-removable cable per multiple reviewers
Across the reviewers we read, the BlackShark V2 X is the rare gaming headset where high-trust sources broadly agree. RTINGS calls it 'decent for wired gaming' with comfortable over-ears and full wired compatibility across PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Tom's Hardware praises the light weight for long sessions and notes the 50mm drivers deliver solid sound for the price. HardwareCanucks specifically flags the microphone as 'fantastic for the price point,' good enough that the reviewer used it for daily video calls.
The Reddit r/razer in-depth thread mirrors that consensus — comfortable ear cups, strong mic, and drivers that 'hold up to test.' What you give up at this price, per multiple reviewers, is wireless capability, premium materials (it's largely plastic), and any in-line controls beyond a basic mic mute. For shoppers prioritizing competitive audio cues and clear voice chat over flash, the trust-weighted consensus puts this at the top of the wired sub-$60 bracket.
- Feature 1
- ADVANCED PASSIVE NOISE CANCELLATION — sturdy closed earcups fully cover ears to prevent noise from leaking into the headset, with its cushions providing a closer seal for more sound isolation.
- Feature 2
- 7.1 SURROUND SOUND FOR POSITIONAL AUDIO — Outfitted with custom-tuned 50 mm drivers, capable of software-enabled surround sound. *Only available on Windows 10 64-bit
- Feature 3
- TRIFORCE TITANIUM 50MM HIGH-END SOUND DRIVERS — With titanium-coated diaphragms for added clarity, our new, cutting-edge proprietary design divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lowsproducing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
- Feature 4
- LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN WITH BREATHABLE FOAM EAR CUSHIONS — At just 240g, the BlackShark V2X is engineered from the ground up for maximum comfort
- Feature 5
- RAZER HYPERCLEAR CARDIOID MIC — Improved pickup pattern ensures more voice and less noise as it tapers off towards the mic’s back and sides
- Feature 6
- CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY — Works with PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch via 3.5mm jack, enjoy unfair audio advantage across almost every platform. *Xbox One stereo adapter may be required, purchase separately
- Feature 7
- #1 SELLING PC GAMING PERIPHERALS BRAND IN THE U.S. — Source — Circana, Retail Tracking Service, U.S., Dollar Sales, Gaming Designed Mice, Keyboards, and PC Headsets, Jan. 2019- Dec. 2023 combined
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