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Razer BlackShark V2 X USB

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Razer BlackShark V2 X USB

A lightweight wired USB gaming headset with 50 mm drivers and software-based 7.1 surround sound, positioned by Razer for esports. The one thing to check before buying: the surround sound needs a separate download, product registration and Windows 10 64-bit, and the USB Type-A connection has no analog fallback.

Researched by Dmitrii Pakhomov · Last researched: 13 Oct 2026

Key specifications

  • 50 mm TriForce drivers
  • 240 g weight
  • USB Type-A wired connection
  • 7.1 surround sound

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very light at 240 g, with memory-foam ear cushions and a padded headband.
  • The noise-cancelling cardioid mic is a step up from the non-USB variant's plain cardioid mic.
  • On-earcup volume and mute controls keep adjustments quick.
  • The USB connection unlocks the software 7.1 surround sound that the 3.5 mm variant cannot use.
  • Up to 2-year warranty when bought from RazerStore.

Cons

  • The 7.1 surround sound needs a separate download, product registration and an activation code, and works only on Windows 10 64-bit.
  • USB Type-A only: no analog 3.5 mm fallback, and no USB-C adapter is included.
  • The microphone is non-detachable, so it cannot be replaced on its own.
  • The non-USB variant's exposed-wire headband was called fragile, and whether the USB variant shares that design is unknown.
  • No owner reports were retrievable, so long-term durability is a blank.

Full review

Last researched: 13 Oct 2026

Verified specifications

  • Drivers: 50 mm TriForce dynamic drivers.
  • Weight: 240 g (0.53 lb).
  • Earcup internal diameter: 63 × 43 mm.
  • Connection: USB Type-A wired, fixed 2 m (6.56 ft) cable.
  • Surround sound: 7.1 via Razer software, Windows 10 64-bit only.
  • Impedance: 32 ohm at 1 kHz.
  • Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz.
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz.
  • Microphone: HyperClear Noise-Cancelling Mic, cardioid, non-detachable.
  • Microphone response: 100 Hz–10 kHz, -42 dBV/Pa sensitivity, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
  • Controls: on-earcup volume adjustment and click-to-mute mic toggle.
  • Ear cushions: hybrid memory foam with breathable fabric and plush leatherette.
  • Color: Classic Black only.
  • Warranty: up to 2 years from RazerStore, plus 14-day risk-free returns.
  • Included: headset with fixed USB cable; no USB-C adapter.

Sound and surround sound

RTINGS publishes a review page for the non-USB variant, but its instrumented measurements were not accessible. No independent review of the exact USB variant has been published.

Tom's Hardware lists the non-USB variant's frequency response at 12 Hz–28 kHz, while this manual states 20 Hz–20 kHz; the difference may be measurement standards or a real spec change, and the research could not settle it.

The 7.1 surround sound is software-based, not a hardware multi-driver design. It requires Windows 10 64-bit, a separate download from razer.com/7.1-surround-sound, and product registration at razerid.razer.com/products to receive an activation code by email. The non-USB variant cannot use this software surround at all, since it has no USB adapter; the USB connection is what unlocks it.

Microphone and controls

The USB variant carries Razer's upgraded HyperClear Noise-Cancelling Mic, a cardioid design the non-USB variant lacks. The manual documents a 100 Hz–10 kHz response, -42 dBV/Pa sensitivity at 1 kHz and a 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio.

The mic is non-detachable on both variants. Click-to-mute is built in, and the earcup carries volume up/down plus the mute toggle, so you can adjust without leaving your game.

Comfort, cable and build

At 240 g it is very light, with hybrid memory-foam cushions that combine breathable fabric with plush leatherette, and a headband with thicker padding. Tom's Hardware praised the non-USB variant's very light weight and comfortable fit with well-cushioned leatherette earpieces.

The fixed cable is 2 m (6.56 ft), longer than the non-USB variant's 1.3 m, and the headset draws power straight from the USB port, so there is no battery or external supply. No braided cable is documented for this model.

The durability question hangs on the headband. Tom's Hardware flagged the non-USB variant's exposed-wire design as fragile — the metal forks could be bent and the exposed wire could get caught or torn — and advised packing it carefully for travel. Whether the USB variant uses the same construction is unknown. The manual documents no user-serviceable parts, and replacement earpad availability is unknown.

Is it worth it?

The research did not capture a current US retail price for the USB variant. Tom's Hardware listed the non-USB BlackShark V2 X at $59.99 and the higher-end non-USB BlackShark V2 at $99.99, both in 2020, which suggests the USB variant sits between them in Razer's lineup.

The surround sound is the catch: it needs Windows 10 64-bit, a separate download and product registration. If you game on a Windows PC and want a light wired headset with surround, this fits the bill. Console and USB-C compatibility were not confirmed in the research, so check those before you buy.

Which model this is

This page covers the Razer BlackShark V2 X USB, the wired USB Type-A variant of the BlackShark V2 X, sold in Classic Black only. Do not confuse it with the wireless BlackShark V2 Pro or the newer BlackShark V3 line. The Amazon listing for this headset is ASIN B0B7KKD78B.

Sources

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Owner reports:

  • No owner discussions were retrievable during research.

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