Razer BlackShark V2 X Black
Score: 85/100
Ozeino ZW1
Score: 75/100Rankings
The BlackShark V2 X is a wired esports headset with 50 mm TriForce drivers, a removable HyperClear mic and THX Spatial Audio for precise positional sound. It excels in comfort and audio fidelity while remaining cross-platform, but lacks wireless freedom and its USB sound card is a potential weak point.
The Ozeino ZW1 is an affordable wired headset offering 50 mm drivers, virtual 7.1 surround and RGB lighting, with a noise-cancelling rotatable mic and a metal-reinforced headband. It provides broad platform support but lacks ANC, customizable lighting, and high-end audio interfaces.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 mmbest | 50 mmbest | |
12 Hz | 20 Hzbest | |
28,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hz | |
100 dBbest | 100 dBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 262 gbest | 400 g |
| ↓ lower better | 32 ohmsbest | — |
-42 dBbest | — | |
100 Hzbest | — |
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Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 12 Hz | 20 Hz |
Frequency Response (High) (Hz) | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
Microphone(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Removable HyperClear Cardioid | Rotatable boom |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PC,Mac,PS4,PS5,Xbox One,Xbox Series X|S,Nintendo Switch,mobile devices | PS5,PS4,Xbox Series X/S,Xbox One,Switch,PC,Mac,Laptops,Mobile |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 262 g | 400 g |
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Professional reviewers, notably PCMag, awarded the BlackShark V2 an Editors' Choice with a perfect score, praising its superb audio fidelity, clear microphone, extensive software customization, and lightweight comfort.
Everyday users consistently laud the headset's comfort during marathon sessions, the studio-quality microphone, and the noticeable advantage THX Spatial Audio provides in competitive games.
Professional listings position the ZW1 as a durable, feature-rich entry-level headset, noting its solid construction and plug-and-play ease while highlighting the lack of active noise cancellation and software controls.
Everyday users consistently praise the headset's comfort, solid sound with immersive bass, clear mic performance and RGB lighting, while common complaints involve passive isolation, occasional build-quality hiccups and the need for a splitter on PC.
“Best wired gaming headset I've ever used-comfortable for 8+ hour sessions.”
“Mic quality is studio-level; teammates always comment on how clear I sound.”
“Wish the cable was detachable-feels like a weak point.”
