Razer
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
$129.99Cheaper
Released 2023-07
Best Gaming Headsets · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Razer
$129.99Cheaper
Released 2023-07
Turtle Beach
$329.99
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is the cheaper at $129.99. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $129.99 | $329.99 |
| Brand | Razer | Turtle Beach |
| Released | 2023-07 | — |
| Connection | wireless | wireless |
| Driver (mm) | 50 | 50 |
| Battery hours | 70 | 12 |
| Surround sound | Yes | Yes |
| Mic type | detachable | detachable |
| Weight (g) | 320 | 396 |
| Rgb | No | No |
| Release | 2023 | — |
Sources — Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023): razer.com (verified 2026-06-15). Turtle Beach Stealth Pro: turtlebeach.com (verified 2026-07-07).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) all recommend the 2023 BlackShark V2 Pro, unanimously praising its upgraded mic, big battery-life jump over the 24hr 2020 model, and lightweight comfort. Only SoundGuys ran lab measurements (55hr 3min battery vs Razer's 70hr claim, ~46dB peak isolation, ~85% of noise blocked above 1kHz); Tom's Hardware and TechRadar were hands-on but qualitative. Testers split on the low end. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Upgraded HyperClear mic sounds full and clear — the standout feature; Big battery-life jump over the 24hr 2020 model; Lightweight, comfortable fit with refined clamping force.
Flagged: Off-neutral out-of-box tuning (weak/overemphasized bass, midrange-heavy); No wired/analog 3.5mm connection; Thin steel yokes still feel flimsy; travel/durability concern.
No sourced tester review yet.