The Blackshark V2 Pro has the same look and feel as the Editors’ Choice award-winning Blackshark V2, but without the wire. It has the same oblong matte black plastic earcups that are connected to the headband by Y-shaped stiff wire struts with cylindrical mounts that allow each cup to slide freely up and down to adjust the fit. It has the same memory foam earpads wrapped in breathable fabric as the previous model, as well as memory-foam-covered padding on the underside of the headband with faux leather on the top side. This produces a light, comfortable fit that is comfortable to wear for extended periods of gaming. The headset even has the same large volume control on the back of the left earcup. Aside from the lack of a hardwired cable, the only visual indication that this is a different headset is that the Razer logo on the back of the earcups is glossy black rather than neon green. Aside from the volume dial, all other controls and connections are located on the left earcup, along the bottom edge. A 3.5mm headset cable jack, another 3.5mm jack for the detachable boom microphone, a micro USB charging port, a microphone mute button, and a power button are included. When activated, a small indicator LED above the micro USB port glows inconspicuously. The boom mic is a foam-covered capsule mounted on a flexible black metal arm that looks almost identical to the microphone on the BlackShark V2. However, Razer upgraded it with the company’s 9.9mm HyperClear Supercardiod microphone. According to Razer, the headset has a larger capsule than the BlackShark V2 and rejects even more outside noise. The BlackShark V2 Pro is a PC headset with a USB receiver that is compatible with Windows 10 PCs. THX Spatial Audio processing, the same simulated surround sound found on the Blackshark V2, is enabled by using the receiver and Razer’s Synapse software. The headset comes with a fabric-wrapped 3.5mm cable for wired use, making it compatible with any current game console. However, the wired connection disables the THX surround sound and, of course, eliminates any wireless convenience.
