Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 262 g -
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Razer BlackShark V2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB 92 dB Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium -
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.8 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories USB sound card Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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