Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the Razer BlackShark V2 X at 5.8/10.

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset leads on sound, comfort and connectivity and battery.

The Razer BlackShark V2 X leads on microphone.

They score the same on noise cancelling and value.

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED suits PC and PlayStation 5 gamers who want a light wireless headset for long sessions. It offers 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, plus long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants noise cancelling or relies on the microphone for calls.

Typically about £158.90 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset	Razer BlackShark V2 X
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	5/10	7/10
Comfort	20%	8/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	7/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		6.3/10	5.8/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset	Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connection	LIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired; up to 30 m wireless range	Analog 3.5 mm, 1.3 m cable
Noise cancelling	Not offered	None; passive isolation only, no active noise cancelling
Microphone	Detachable cardioid boom mic with Blue VO!CE software	HyperClear cardioid, unidirectional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, click-to-mute
Battery life	Up to 50 hours (manufacturer); just under 40 hours measured by PC Gamer in 2.4 GHz mode	not listed
Weight	345 g (manufacturer; reviews report 339 g to 350 g)	240 g
Works with	PC (Windows 10 or later), PlayStation 5, PS4 (USB wireless stereo only)	PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile (with 3.5mm connector)

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

+ Owners praise it as very comfortable and light
+ Long battery life, just under 40 hours measured
+ 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connections
− Microphone criticised as weak and dated-feeling
− No active noise cancelling
− No multipoint Bluetooth

Skip it if:

Buyers who want active noise cancelling
Anyone who needs multipoint Bluetooth or Bluetooth alongside 2.4 GHz
People who rely on the built-in mic for calls

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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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