Razer BlackShark

sound, comfort, durability, price, reliability

portability, usability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

sound, usability, comfort, bass quality, durability

83% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Very clear sound ; Strong construction ; Distinctive style

Heavy weight ; Microphone lacks sensitivity

When gamers want more from their experience, they typically go one of two directions. Those wanting to improve their chances will go for high-end equipment in the hope that it will help them react faster than their opponents, usually through gaming k

Over the past while Razer have been branching out into gaming branded peripherals. For the most part they have been of a high standard, even down to the packaging which on the Star Wars branded items was perfect for the brand involved. Back in November...

Extremely well built ; Articulated boom mic is a joy to use ; Low impedance ; Headset and breakout cable add to flexibility ; Very comfortable ; Capable of very high volumes, bass truly pounds the ears

Bass is comically overpowered to the detriment of everything else ; Audio elements like vocals that are meant to be in the foreground recede to the background ; Mids to highs sound like they're trapped behind a wall ; No sparkle or bite in the high end

The Razer Blacksharks are some of the most comfortable, well-built headphones we've worn. The sound they produce, however, strikes them completely off our list.

As with many products, the main problem with the BlackShark is its pricing rather than its quality. As it stands, it's a well built and decent sounding headset, and it's also pretty comfortable (for those with smaller ears). At £90 though, it doesn't...

Really good construction quality. Solidly made headset. Very aviation-esque with a great mic boom. Little bit of extra immersion for flight sims :) Good mic quality as told by my friends listening on Skype and Steam. Headband is steel with a stitched...

Very skinny cord. This is a little worrying on such an otherwise well-built product. Baby it though, and it should be okay for a long time. With stouter wiring it would be a better product, and I can't imagine it would hurt audio quality either. Sound...

They have very good amplification not just onboard but as 32ohm cans by themselves. Razer surround helps out a lot even with its already booming base.

Treble heavy music isn't ideal with these but they can still hold their own.

Keeps all the sound in (Can not hear anything going on around you with this headset on (Awesome) Lightweight and durable Very comfortable and snug Sound is amazing. I have beats from Dr Dre and these sound just as good Looks are awesome

Not a single Con

- Great Sound - Good Microphone - Extremely Comfortable - Amazing Sound Insulation - Solid, Metal Construction - Nice design

- Expensive for only being a stereo headset - Mic boom filler piece doesn't fit perfectly, see below for explanation - No inline control, but I'm fine without one - Tricky packaging