In the e-sports circle, there is a saying that has been circulating for many years: If you want to prevent wireless gaming headsets from falling into the trap, you must either increase the cost and choose flagship products, or choose wired headsets in a disciplined manner. Whenever wireless gaming headsets are mentioned, Razer’s touch of green is always a name that is hard to avoid. Many people ask whether it is really good. In fact, the answer is very simple: if you are looking for "no lag when playing games" and "listening to identify positions in FPS games", then it is in the first echelon in the field of e-sports, and can even crush traditional HiFi headphones at the same price. However, if you just want to listen to songs quietly and achieve noise reduction when riding the subway, then there are indeed more balanced options at the same price. It is not a product that can be used in various situations, but a special equipment specially built for gaming.
Why can’t e-sports players avoid the green color?
Razer’s confidence in the field of wireless gaming headsets stems from its unique Razer HyperSpeed wireless technology. Friends who have used ordinary Bluetooth headsets to experience games such as "Peace Elite" must have experienced that the sound of gunshots is always half a beat slower than the screen. By the time you hear the footsteps, others are already in front of you. Razer's flagship model uses 2.4G plus Bluetooth dual-mode switching operation mode to effectively achieve the auditory delay to such a degree that it is almost impossible for the human ear to perceive it. You must use the right punctuation marks.
With the addition of THX spatial sound effects, the sound of footsteps upstairs and downstairs in the game, as well as the position of the firearm when reloading, can be accurately restored. Data from the 2023 League of Legends Professional League survey shows that more than 40% of professional players use Razer’s wireless headsets for the MBTI test in training matches. Such an industry penetration rate itself illustrates many problems.
The ceiling of combat power for hardcore FPS players
If you are just playing first-person shooting games and are pursuing the ultimate level of response speed and positioning accuracy, then the Tornado Black Shark V2 Pro (2023 version) has the most advantages among the current Razer brand wireless headsets. Its battery life reaches an astonishing 70 hours. If you calculate it based on playing for four hours a day, it can be used for more than two weeks on a full charge. Even if the battery is temporarily out of power, a quick charge of fifteen minutes can maintain six hours of gaming time. You no longer have to worry about the headset running out of power in the middle of a team battle.
In terms of wearing experience, this headset has significant advantages. The overall weight of the device is controlled at about 260g, and it is equipped with breathable memory foam earmuffs. Even players with larger head circumferences will not feel like they are wearing glasses. Its microphone with high-definition noise reduction function has very high clarity during voice communication within the team. Teammates no longer have to endure the sound of the fan spinning in your home or the current microphone. This is also the key reason why it frequently appears in professional player live broadcast rooms.
The cost-effective choice for multi-platform players
Assuming that you have a PC, a PS5, a Switch and a mobile phone in your hand, but you don’t want to equip each device with a headset, then the Barracuda X is worthy of serious consideration. It comes standard with a Type-C receiver, which can be plug-and-play on PC and PS5 without requiring a complicated pairing process. When switching to Switch or mobile phone, you can connect directly by turning on Bluetooth, which is extremely convenient.
In terms of sound quality, although it does not have the extremely cutting-edge resolving power of the Tornado Black Shark, it has achieved full coverage of 2.4G and Bluetooth dual modes in this price range. The current daily selling price on e-commerce platforms is less than 500 yuan, and can even be as low as just over 400 yuan during major sales. For those players who need to take care of multiple platforms at the same time, its compatibility is the most outstanding cost-effectiveness.
Appearance is the live broadcast weapon of justice
Among the Razer family, the Kraken Cute Cat Edition V2 is currently the most recognizable one. It has a classic cat-ear shape and is equipped with customizable RGB lighting effects. The visual effect is very outstanding in the live broadcast room. It supports Razer's CHROMA color system. The lighting effects can change according to in-game events or gift interactions in the live broadcast room. Many female anchors and two-dimensional players place orders for this reason.
Don't think that it looks cute, but its core acoustic quality has not been reduced in any way. It is equipped with a 40mm neodymium magnet driver unit and is also equipped with THX spatial sound effects, which has the basic ability to identify the position of the sound. And it is optimized in terms of lightweight. If you wear it for a long time for live broadcast or watching dramas, your neck will not feel sore. If you buy headphones not only for your own use, but also for photogenic effects or as gifts for your girlfriend, then this headset is almost the only solution.
An entry-level model for commuting noise reduction on a budget
Razer's entry – level product for the active noise reduction market is the Opus
Its biggest advantage is the price. The current price in regular channels fluctuates around 300 yuan, and even lower when it comes to clearance. For those students who hope to experience active noise reduction but have limited budgets, it provides an entry with a very low threshold, and it supports Bluetooth 5.0. The battery life can also reach 30 hours, which is generally enough for daily commuting. Charging it once a week is enough.
Ugly words and pitfalls you must know before buying
Having talked about so many advantages, we should also talk about the disadvantages to prevent the gap between everyone after getting it is too huge. First of all, in terms of connection stability, some early entry-level models, such as the first-generation cat-ear version or the pure Bluetooth model without a receiver, occasionally experience disconnection or slow pairing in environments with severe WiFi interference. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to give priority to models that support 2.4G receivers. The stable performance will change from metaphysical to as stable as an old dog.
Secondly, it involves the software experience. The function of the driver software Razer Synapse is indeed very powerful. However, it occasionally suffers from convulsions. For example, the startup process is slow, the memory usage is high, or the EQ configuration that has been adjusted before is no longer available after the update. For those who do not want to bother, it is recommended that after setting up the onboard memory, open the driver as little as possible. It will be more worry-free to use it directly as pure hardware.
In terms of sound quality orientation, Razer's tuning is specifically optimized for game scenarios. The mid- and high-frequency has strong analytical power, which is used to hear footsteps and gunshots, and the amount of low-frequency is extremely sufficient, which is used to realize the impact of explosions and firearms. If you use it to listen to Tsai Chin or a symphony, you may feel that the sound is too aggressive and not smooth enough. However, on the game battlefield, such tuning is a life saver.
After seeing these MBTI free tests , do you tend to go for Tornado Black Shark without hesitation because of the gaming experience, or do you choose Barracuda X because of multi-platform compatibility? Or maybe you have already purchased another model? You are welcome to chat about your experience in the comment area and give some reference to brothers who are struggling. Don’t forget to like and save it so that more people can witness the real use experience.
