Razer BlackShark V2 X
Score: 85/100
Senzer SG500
Score: 76/100Rankings
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 SENZER SG500 is a budget wired headset featuring 50 mm drivers, a noise-cancelling boom mic and simulated 360° surround, offering solid audio and comfort in a foldable package. While it lacks ANC and has a plastic build, it provides good value for its price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
50 mmbest | 50 mmbest | |
12 Hz | 20 Hzbest | |
28,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hz | |
— | 8 hoursbest | |
100 dBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 262 gbest | 300 g |
| ↓ lower better | 32 ohmsbest | — |
-42 dBbest | — |
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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 | Noise-cancelling boom |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PC,Mac,PS4,PS5,Xbox One,Xbox Series X|S,Nintendo Switch,mobile devices | PC,PS4,PS5,Xbox One,Xbox Series X|S,Switch,Mobile |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 262 g | 300 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 reviewers consider the SG500 a solid value proposition in the budget segment, highlighting its crystal-clear stereo audio, effective directional cues, and comfortable, foldable design, while noting the absence of ANC and the limitations of a wired-only connection.
Everyday users generally rate the headset around 4 out of 5 stars, praising its comfort, clear mic and plug-and-play simplicity, but noting the lack of active noise cancellation and occasional microphone boom fragility.
“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.”
BlackShark V2 offers premium audio and mic quality over the V2 X.
