Razer Blackshark V2 X - After 6 Months, THIS happened...
After the Razer Blackshark V2 and V2 X review 6 months ago I've been using the V2 X ever since. But with so many stories about Razer gaming peripherals quality over the longer term, it's time to give a 6 month update and user review for the Blackshark V2 X. Was I wrong to call this the best gaming headset?
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Long term coverages are exactly what I want, when I buy a product I want it to last while staying the way I got it originally
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Yes
We will try to do a bit more. Its just tough with all the new products. :S
But at the time long term is covered the new product will be out usually lol
@@HardwareCanucks yeah that's true, and we get that it can get difficult at times, just keep doing what you're already doing! You're killing it
The industry needs more videos like this. Nicely done. Honestly I'm happy even at the 3 month mark or if a member of the team takes it home instead of you personally racking up the hours and then returns it for you to do another mini-review to see how it held up.
Review check-ins like this are what have made RTINGS the best in the industry when it comes to television reviews. Really happy to see this becoming standard for other reviewers.
Ty for this coverage, I think it's very important to know these products last because not everyone thinks a 40-100$ is "budget", so if they do pull the trigger it's a shame if it breaks in less than s year.
Yeah, for me I bought the Hyper x cloud alpha headset a few years ago which is a bit more expensive than the razer. Though I do see them on sale pretty often. But it is one of the best purchases I've ever made. It is without a doubt worth the extra $25-30. Its in a whole other stratosphere of pretty much every category compared to the razer headset. Actually razer headsets in general. At least in that price range of under 100.
no problem :)
If 40 bucks isn't budget, PC gaming might not be for you.
@@BigFatConeSuck an egg
Please do more of these long term reviews. They're incredibly useful for potential buyers
Excellent information, there need to be more mid/long term reviews like this. Greatly appreciated. Seeing how a headphone performs as it ages is extremely important. Please do more mid/long term reviews like this, it impacts us in our purchase decision process.
Long-term usage is one of those things that are easily overlooked by reviewers often and is really important for new customers to consider. Thank you for making this video because this will help me consider which headset to buy in the near future. I'd also love long-term reviews of other headsets like Corsair's HS35 & 50 (if possible).
Seeing this while wearing them lmao. They have been great for the past 5 months.
One more to go...
@@Maznweater haha
Same heh
same lol
My only complaint is that they don't feel as loud as I'd want them to be. Maybe it's that my onboard audio isn't great on my motherboard. I'm building a new PC rn with a much better mb so that might help but idk
This is why I love this channel, these are real, honest and substantiated reviews. Over the years had a bunch of different products that then have long term issues, these video reviews is exactly what people are looking for but is often overlooked by most other channels. Thanks guys!
I bought this after your review and I have been extremely happy with them, too good Had no problems with jack or extensions :)
yeah me too. no problems with the splitter, i sometimes plug it halfway out just blow my friends' ears out because of the sound it sends to the microphone
@@NikolaiGrancharov lol
Thanks for the update! Really appreciated!
@@HardwareCanucks no problem, thank you for the recommendation :)
@@NikolaiGrancharov τραγουδάς κιώλλας? 😂
This is awesome. We need more of those long term coverages! Keeping my awesome HyperX Cloud Alpha S for now
More long term coverage would be a great addition to your channel. We come here for reviews, but reviews only tell so much without longevity follow-ups. Keep it coming!
Totally agreed! This type of long term review is where you really find if the product is good or not
Thanks a lot for the long term review. I bought the V2 X two months ago, and I really like them and had no issues so far... Although the four-pole jack it's pretty much fixed on my desktop, and I don't move the mic often neither. The volume knob I'd say I move it just a couple times a day, still feels brand new. I'm gladly satisfied with the headset, and like you, I think it's a great product for the price.
I always love your videos. Honest, thorough, and well organized. I always feel like I can trust your recommendations and opinion
I got the more expensive V2 right around the time your review came out and they are holding up wonderfully. Definitely the best headset purchase I've ever made, and for a good price too
Got my V2 X today - they're wonderful! And I'm happy to say that the splitter connection is SUPER tight, so either I lucked out or they've improved it in subsequent runs! Thanks for the coverage, guys, it's really appreciated.
how was it today is it worth the bucks?
@@LawAbidingSociopath69 I had an issue with sound being louder in the left ear than the right, but after troubleshooting and ordering an exchange (and going through a different brand of headphones) and still having the problem, I figured out it was a problem with my PC. Once that was sorted out, my newest pair had no problems with my PC (afaik) - so where the actual headset's concerned, I'm still satisfied, lol. Definitely worth 40 bucks, which it goes for on Amazon US.
@@NoahRichard okay thanks bro
@@NoahRichard If this is still an issue, you can fix it by right-clicking the speaker's button next to the wifi symbol and the time symbol, press on "sounds" then playback, find the headphones ( they should have a green tick next to them) double click on them, then press "Levels", then where it says "Speakers" on the right side click on the "Balance" then you can tweak how much sound comes through each ear. Hope this helps. Edit: I just finished what you said and now I feel dumb.
can you plz tell me is it loud or not?
Really appreciate this. I bought this headset after hearing you compare it's microphone in the PC38X video and I was honestly shocked at the quality. My copy has a firm connection at the splitter and the earcup pads don't show any give but we'll see how it holds up. The sliding adjustment is also firm out of the box. For $44 I'm very content as I would have expected to need to pay somewhere around double for effectively the same quality. Thanks again for this video and for including all of the comparisons in your other headphone videos as well as the roundups!
How is it going
Thank you for the follow up, two of my children got a set of these for xmas. They're 10 so they tend to abuse things a little more than a teen or adult would, however the only issue present would be the mic not holding memory. I think for $59 razer knocked it out of the park on this headset, and people might be complaining a little too much for the price point. Now these issues on the v2pro i would say is unacceptable.
I bought mine about two months ago and I love it! Thanks for making a 6 months review!
I love this, would love to see update videos on all the peripherals you review
i would actually love to hear Dimitri talking about his lighting for an hour
I don’t know anything about lighting and I usually don’t even think about it, but I agree. It looks fantastic.
Nice, would like a long term on PC38x, I sometimes am getting cracking sound when changing volume on the knob. Also sometimes, there is no sound from 1 ear cup, i have fully disconnect and reconnect to get the sounds back to normal
I was waiting for this!! Thanks Dimitri!
really nice to see the long term use, i think these are the ones that really give so much perspective
love the long term coverage, more more more!
Definitely need more videos like this. Lots of products work well for like 3 months then issues start popping up. That said, I actually did buy the V2 after watching and reading several reviews. My only real issue 4 months later is that my monitors will not sleep with the USB soundcard plugged in so I have to just turn them off myself. I haven't found a way to fix this, though randomly for about 2 weeks it did let the monitors sleep. Other than that they're working well for and what I paid I'm still content with them. My last headset was the Logitech G430 and the Blackshark V2 has been leagues better so far for not much more cost.
We will try to do more of these!
I appreciate this kind of content!! Been using this headset for about a month now..
I loved this concept! I hope more reviews like this could be done
In comparison, I STILL have and use my HyperX cloud for 6 years on a daily basis, microphone arm stays in place, comfy as it was on day one, clamping force and ear cup adjustment stays firmly locked in place, and sound quality has stayed the same. That is something I appreciate a lot, 6 years and still going strong.. you can't beat quality
I’ve never been this early! This is the kind of video we need! Razer haven’t got a great long term reputation
Well in my experience, I bought a razer kraken pro back in early 2015, and I still use it till this day. I mean the mic doesn't work and the connectors aren't perfect, but hey, for 6 years of daily usage that's okay. But I'm afraid it won't last that long anymore
My Razer Deathadder 2013 bought in 2013 is still working perfectly. I've used it every single day since then and it's working just fine. Also, still looks brand new.
Bought razer thresher 7.1 for PS4, still working for 3 years, no lags, no charging problems, earpads aren't ripped. Currently using it on PC, don't know what are talking about, it's comfortable and doesn't make my ears hurt.
yea razer definitely doesn't have a great long term reputation, the only product I've bought from them was their razer phone 2 and basically everything broke after a year and a lot of people had the same issues too
@@Creeper_-gl1lr lol fym, you only bought 1 product from them and act like you know a lot 💀💀
Great review again, You rock. I was thinking of getting the one with the removable mic. Because I hardly ever use it. :)
Very well explained video. Thanks for the recap!
I use the V2, held up well. Yes, removable mic does help. I bought it probably a month after release so the extensions are also holding up or rather unnoticeable if they aren't.
I look pretty stupid bringing a giant headset(In relation to my head) around in public. Good thing I got Galaxy Buds Lives now.
Is it worth the purchase?
Honestly, my Blackshark V2 is honestly in perfect shape after 8 months now. But there is one problem with all the Blackshark line-up, when the volume knob is at 50%...the left earcup is a bit quiet while the right earcup is louder...but when the volume knob is at 80-90%...both earcup sound equal. It's a bit annoying...
You can put them on 100% volume and lower the volume from your console
Wow, I was just checking your other video about this headphone, and right after finish it, here it is, one hour after posting the video, the ONLY THING THAT I WAS GETTING ANXIOUS ABOUT BUYING IT, the long term coverages!!! THANKS!! +1 Sub!!
now this is a great review after months of usage. We need more videos like this, thanks Dimitri
Hey Dmitry, I own the Blackshark v2. I've had it since September/October and originally was going to get the v2x after seeing your video on it, but best buy was out of them at the time so I ended up with the v2. Anyhoots I too am surprised at how long the material is holding up compared to the original Blackshark I owned from like 2 years ago? The mic for me has yet to lose its positional memory but then again there are times when I disconnect the mic when I'm not using it. The sound on mine is pretty strong going still and have yet to notice any sound or bass loss. All in all I've enjoyed it and for me the mic is way better than the original blackshark, only thing i noticed since owning these was the built in mute button as I was that a lot in discord or when playing on the ps4, speaking of the volume on console seems pretty well and I rarely have to use the nob on the headset unless it's needed. But yeah just wanted to share my experience with the Blackshark v2 and that the long term type reviews are always nice to see, and will sometimes be a factor when buying something, especially computer related
Honestly I have one and it's still great. bought it back in August and hasn't been giving any issues. I guess the only big thing is that the volume dial is a little weird and beyond a point turns into mono audio.
Update?
@@adnanjairajpuri Still works fine, mic sound good, nothing is broken. The volume dial still has a bad channel imbalance but its been like that since factory.
@@bottomtext5872 thank you
@@bottomtext5872 What about now is it still holding up well? I just recently bought mine and I'm honestly really satisfied with it, though I'm really worried about the leather material on the headband peeling lol.
Nice, bought this after watching your first video on it, definitely glad I made the purchase, absolutely worth it to me
I use these with my Xbox and while the default volume was a bit muted, you can go into settings to up the headphone level. This resolved all issues as it now goes to uncomfortable listening levels! If you’re using with a console have no fears!
I'm interested in the epos headset lineup they look really cool but I haven't seen a lot of coverage on them
They're the same as when they were sennheiser gsp products... So these guys reviewed them already.
Love mine. I haven't noticed any issues that you've mentioned. Mic is probably the best one I've ever had for a headset and very much so worth the money.
Well nice, the mic for me is extremely quiet (if I yell you still can't hear me) I play on console but it should be pretty much the same as PC
I'm still using my Razer Kraken 7.1 v2 from 2016. Completely fine. Tiny bit of wear on the ear cups and the cable sound is slightly annoying when rubbing against clothing but sound and mic quality is superb
I've had them for one and a half years as my only audio device, and they are as good as in they one. Never had a single problem, audio wheel still solid, microphone arm still stiff, and stays in position, and the audio quality is still good.
The ear cup adjustment is the exact reason why I returned my V2 Pro's. From day one the left ear cup would simply not stay in place. I got a replacement unit and the same thing happened with it, left ear cup was not in place. It's a good thing to let people know how products actually hold up.. these were really good in terms of sound quality, but everything else... Thanks for this video
Sennheiser is as solid as ever 2 years in with the RS 175.
love sennheisers, have had a pair of HD 485s since like 2008 lol
4 years on my pc373d and i only needed to change the pads
2 Years already with my 58x
Still in love with my bulky GSP600!
sennheiser the goat. never can gone wrong with senneheiser
Thank you for covering the splitter and the headset extension.
You are awesome I watch your channel for some weeks and Iove your awesome content keep up the good work.
I've been using a trust gxt340 headset for 5 years and recently got a Blackshark V2 X, the trust one sounds better but comfort, materials and the overall experience is way better with Razer (gxt340 costs $30)
Rocking my Blackshark V2, since day 1. Feels Brand new. I may be lucky, but I hope nothing bad happens in the future.
how is it now. updates?
@@lilsxmi7332 Still the same! Still using them!
How about now? How do they hold up?
Need more like this. Most reviews are only during first received. Buying decision involves performance mantained after 6 months too.
great you're putting in the work for long time reviews. my experience with Razer has been a mixed bag, my super old keyboard is holding up great, I pray for my left handed Naga 2014 mouse tp keep on trucking forever. so far it was flawless hardware wise. my even older Razer mice were alwyys a bit flimsy in the cable and connector department. the sad thing is your review shows that Razer has an ongoing problem in their QA department for years now. An inconsistantly sized connector can't be accepted I am buying a product not playing the lottery. Last year I intended to buy a Razer 15 pro for work, but in the end decided against it after experience less then mediocre customer service and reading way too many stories about slow andf unhelpful customer service. I can not be without my work computer for a month or two... wtf.. anyways sorry for the rant great video!
i had this product for 3 month. the major issue for me is the adjustment for left and right earcup is always not symmetrical. but overall, the comfort the sound, it is all good 💪🏻
Same here. is there any solution for this? or just deal with it
i have been using the hyper x cloud 2 since 2018 and it still sounds great and the mic boom is still stiff due to it being removable. but the downside is that the pleather earcups is now flaking and unusable but the velour pads still works great. I am currently looking after market earcups that are similar to the V2, fabric on the contact side while pleather on the rest
pls send link of the after market earcups if you found any
which is better cloud 2 or v2x ?
@@Berkay-oh2xh I used the cloud 2 for maybe 4 years amazing headset and I really like it but after this time I faced an issue with my mic it keep making sounds and annoying my friends. So I think if you can afford the cloud 2 go for it and don't worry about the mic issue because I couldn't find anyone comblind about it. Sorry about my language English isn't my mother tongue.
Earned yourself a sub man! I ordered this one yesterday, so let´s see if I get any issues!
please do more of these long term reviews!
This is a good style of video to do perfect
Thanks!
More of these product life durability reviews!
I’ve recently got the hyper x orbit s. Would you be able to another longer term review like this? I am so impressed with the sound. Best I’ve ever had and I’ve had some audiophile grade headphones, astros and steel series.
Thank you, such content is so important. This is the only way to test headsets (and other stuff).
People usually treat there products bad and that causes problems. Ive dropped my v2 blackshark many times and still perfect condition
yes and no. Razer is very notorious for inconsistent quality control. My razer deathadder 2013 lasted for only almost 2 years before double clicking started appearing while some other people's lasted for more than 4 years, some lasted for not even a year. It's just really inconsistent.
Wow... the downsides and faults of the headphone really shows. I was about to buy it too, thanks for this long term review video. Maybe they should make an improved version of the V2 X. Maybe better implemented hinges, better dongle and ear cushion.
thank you for this long term coverage. I bought a razer kraken x and was really happy with everything until 8 months when the headband snapped i only looked at the when in new term and now long term, i was planning to use it for long term as it was my first headphones, as of right now i have used super but i wish i knew about it before buying it.
Cooool I’ll buy it next week, thx u so much
I bought the blackshark wireless and they sound much better than my wireless steelseries, also a lot lighter. Was concerned by how fragile the extension arms are, but they seem fine to me as I set the height for my head once and then never move them, I don't see how it would ever be an issue unless other people share the headset or you accidentally sit on them!
Do you still have them? What's your experience with them?
@@ruslankazimov622 Still use them maybe 4 hours per day, still charges good, battery lasts about 3 days and they still feel solid ( no broken pieces) still sound amazing.
had mine for about 3-4 months now and i have no issues what so ever. been a great pair!
just wish i could remove the mic when im not using it.
i have had these headphones for over 3years and they are still in good condition and working perfectly
i actually got these bc of you and im so happy thanks (:
I mean, what about now? It's been over 2 Yrs since the vid dropped XD. How'd they last till the end?
Please make a series " After x Months, THIS happened..."
I picked up a Razor Kraken Tournament Edition on sale for like $60 a few months ago. I have zero complaints so far. Same with the Jeecoo set I bought a year ago, and gave my daughter after I bought the Kraken. They both still work great.
I've been using a Razer Tiamat headset from around ~2011 every day and so far so good. No issues, still sound great, so hissing or popping to speak of. I used an original Blackwidow mechanical keyboard from around the same time period for about 8 years before finally replacing it because of some issues that began to crop up. I've also had a couple of Razer mice that I used for two or three years at various points over the last decade or so. I've yet to run in to the consistent reliability problems that people popularly attribute to Razer products.
Cannot say the same. Had issues with their products in the past
I think this is the only headset on the market that gives good value in that price range, i couldn't believe it my self when i tried them. I was expecting them to be like everything else in that price range i have tested, but Razer actually surprised me with this one. I highly recommend these if you are looking for 60$ headset, you won't find anything better for that price. Quality is good and the sound quality is actually on point.
For $60 you could also get decent in ear monitors.
@@unholydonuts You dont use those for gaming. The Blackshark v2 X are superb. Great sound, great mic, super comfy, light, well made. Badass sound.
Wow, a Razer product with crappy QC, I’ve never heard of this.
Razer is not that bad. I mean it's overpriced but a lot of their products are really good.
@@dirge44 Exactly, plus if you take care of your products, they can last for a long time! (Typing this on a Razer Black Widow Elite.)
@@jadentianero9666 yeah I have razer kraken and razer mamba but an msi gs65
Really it depends on the product with every company. My only experience from Razer is the Wolverine Ultimate controller but the longevity of the controller in my experience is much shorter than a standard Xbox controller.
@@penumbrum3135 not surprising that's not one of their strong suits. It's hit or miss and when it hits it's awesome but when it misses it sucks
Really interesting, I got V2 and doesnt have any problem that V2 X got. Stable cable , removable microphone, and comfortable because the open-back, only problem is cable is a little bit short for me. Also recommend HyperX Alpha (not S) if anyone want a familiar feature like V2 X but less problem, price is close too.
IV had this set since Christmas. Still the best upgrade from my Corsair Raptors from 5 plus years. Splitter no issues with that snaps in, no fall out. No issues with ear cups or fake leather spinning round... Mic is good and poppy. Using with OBS audio rate at 360 , sounds awesome with playback. So for 60£ or 59$. Yes highly recommend headset as a budget by. 👍👍👍👍👍
Nice 👍 good to hear! I’m still going to use my pair... love it for $59! -D.
I am really confused on which ones to get between this option and the Steelseries Arctis 3 Console edition. There are so much mixed reviews, I don't know which has a better Sound stage overall and better mic. I know one thing for sure that Steelseries will be hella comfortable.
my friend brought arctics 3 and he said he's satisfied with it although I ordered razor v2 😅😅
@@raadavijithalimurtaza951 let me know how are they if you get to compare it with your friend.
@@momin542 im using blackshark v2 x and its so good, I really like it cuz the mic quality is INSANE I can do ASMR mukbangs with this and it is pretty comfortable
@@aranyuh4605update?
I think "im too poor to buy cheap tools' applies here. Its $60 now, and its gonna be $60 more when it breaks.
Ya
Idk if this one is covered by Razer’s warranty, but from my experience if this breaks within the Warranty Razer is really good with replacing it. I’ve had to replace my Kraken 2 times because My stupid ass broke it twice, and both times they’ve delivered, and the 2nd time I replaced them they actually upgraded my Kraken essential to a Kraken Pro V2.
@@enlargedquack wtf lucky
@@enlargedquack my kraken X broke after 5 months and I had to email and argue with them for a whole month for a replacement
Ever heard about "warranty"? ;)
Great Video! My Hyper X cloud 2's have been great for a long time with a detach mic.; I think Sein makes the drivers not too sure
great video! this is what we really need - its off my whishlist now
Listening to this on my Blackshark V2 X without any issue thus far...I guess I'm lucky?
hey is it true that the microphone on V2 X is better than V2?
@@illegalalien3937 Everyone I speak with hears me clearly without any issues
hey man is this headset bad for watching movies and listening to song? i want to buy this one but really confused with that...i know it's great for gaming but is it good for movies/songs too? plz help here
@@swapnilsaha7629 you should be fine with your use case for this headset
Any update does it still holds up today?
my biggest issue is that EVERYONE can hear what I'm listening to through the mic for some reason if I'm watching something in the background.
that is issue with your hardware that cause the bleeding effect which problem, try use front or back or setting under sound at bottom right taskbar and choose allow device to handle the sound
Same thing happened to me but with a different headset on Xbox I would have my mic muted but they could hear the background game noise . I’m guessing it’s the controller that causes that if not then if someone has the knowledge on how to fix it I would appreciate it very much
very thorough review, well done👌
I am still using a Steel Series Siberia V2. I am so convinced by this headset that even when my old one became dying I bought another Siberia V2. What really bothers me is that there barely is any spare parts to buy and I am a bit sad that there is no Siberia row being produced anymore.
I am still planning to get these, ive had issues with splitter cables like this in the past honestly im just going to tape it shut LMFAO
Why don’t you just plug it directly to your controller without using the splitter cable
@@elijnr I use PC and my PC doesn't have enough spots close together to not have a splitter
@@Pitfallknight u can find any and everything on Amazon. U can find a 6ft splitter adapter my guy
@@Almtyhalfbreed tape is easier
You can fix the splitter cord with electrical tape, you can also tape a pipe cleaner to the mic to make it stay up
love the honest critical review, really appreciate it. keep doing what your doing man 👊
As an owner of the blackshark v2 pro wireless, I am so happy I went with this over options from steelseries or Logitech, 10/10 definitely recommend.
how are hey holding up after a year?
Hi everyone! :D I hope you stay safe and have a nice day, God bless you!
after going through 3 Razer Naga, i will NEVER buy a razer product again.
I've used the v2 Pro on my base PS4 wirelessly and can say that audio is great on there. I usually have to dial it back a little actually
I like that this is a re-review of the product so I know how long it lasts in term of degredation
thank you for the 6 month usage review!!
I bought a pair of these several months ago based on your recommendation. I haven't had any issues with the resistance on the headband adjustment or even with the extension cable (mine has a nice solid connection). My only complaint is that the foam microphone cover falls off REALLY easily. I currently have a rubber band wrapped around it, as otherwise it falls off pretty much any time I move the headset at all.
I have been using my Razer Electra V1 for ~9 years now and they still work flawlessly. AND they have been through hell, rain, snow, hail, anything. A year ago the ear cuffs finally tore and I just got a replacement from Alibaba.
Thanks so much for this video!!
Thank you for this review :)
I like razer products, but a friend of mine and myself have bought a hyperx cloud 2, and its still amazing after 4+ years. I can even use it a little for music production. long sleeved cables, nice build quality, no software nonesense, amazing mic, etc.
Well I just ordered them so hopefully they fixed some of the issues you brought up.
1 year of use, headphone has still not flaked, boomarm is okay but mic quality was not the clear since day one (probably PC audio codec problem). Would definitely recommend this headphone