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Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the Razer BlackShark V2 X at 5.8/10.

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 leads on sound and connectivity and battery.

The Razer BlackShark V2 X leads on microphone.

They score the same on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 8/10 to the Razer BlackShark V2 X's 5/10.

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

6.5/10verdict: buy

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 is for gamers who want one wireless headset across PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value light weight and long battery life over a metal build or noise cancelling. Buyers who need a wired fallback or active noise cancelling should look at the limits before choosing it.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Razer BlackShark V2 X

Razer BlackShark V2 X

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is for gamers who want a light, wired headset with a dedicated mic. It suits anyone who can plug into a 3.5 mm jack on PC, console or phone and doesn't need wireless or noise cancelling. It is a poorer fit for people who care most about balanced sound or want a detachable cable.

Typically about £59.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2Razer BlackShark V2 X
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%6/107/10
Comfort20%7/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/105/10
Overall6.5/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connection2.4GHz wireless via USB receiver, plus Bluetooth; switch with a button pressAnalog 3.5 mm, 1.3 m cable
Noise cancellingnot listedNone; passive isolation only, no active noise cancelling
MicrophoneOmni-directional, flip-to-mute, not detachable; sensitivity -40dB (±3dB); frequency response 100Hz to 8kHzHyperClear cardioid, unidirectional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, click-to-mute
Battery lifeUp to 70 hours on 2.4GHz wireless, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth; 15-minute charge gives up to 6 more hoursnot listed
Weight303g (Corsair-listed figure as quoted by reviewers)240 g
Works withPC, Mac, PS4/PS5, Mobile, Nintendo SwitchPC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile (with 3.5mm connector)

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

  • + Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz, 130 on Bluetooth
  • + Light at 303g; owners say it suits glasses wearers
  • + 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth, switched with a button
  • − No wired mode
  • − Small earcups and plastic yokes and hinges
  • − No active noise cancelling listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling.
  • Anyone who needs a wired mode as a fallback.
  • People who want a detachable microphone or a sturdier, less plastic build.
Read the full Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 review ›

Razer BlackShark V2 X

  • + Light at 240 g; owners praise long-session comfort
  • + Owners praise the cardioid microphone
  • + 3.5 mm connection works across many platforms
  • − Owners report muffled, flat sound with 7.1 on
  • − Cable is fixed and can snag
  • − No wireless connection or active noise cancelling

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth, a wireless dongle or multipoint
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling for noisy rooms or commuting
  • Listeners who care most about balanced sound for music or surround
Read the full Razer BlackShark V2 X review ›

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