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If you need a headset that you can use wirelessly with Xbox consoles, this variant of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the best option we’ve ever tested.

You can’t find many wireless headsets for Xbox players, and even fewer sound great and feel comfortable to wear. We’ve previously recommended older versions of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro in this guide, and last year’s iteration brings the same lightweight build and excellent sound we’ve loved in the past—and, critically, the ability to work wirelessly with Xbox consoles. Razer offers both PlayStation and Xbox variations of this headset, but if you own an Xbox, you should get the Xbox version, as it’s the only option that works wirelessly with both systems. If you don’t have an Xbox but you want the best wireless gaming headset, you should instead consider our upgrade pick, which offers higher-quality sound and a better microphone at a lower price.

You can use the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless for Xbox on every modern system. This headset is compatible with any platform that uses Bluetooth or wireless USB connections, including smartphones and tablets, handheld systems, and PlayStation and Xbox consoles. It comes with a USB-C dongle and an adapter for USB-A ports, but like most wireless gaming headsets that launched in 2024, it omits an optional wired connection.

It’s one of the most comfortable headsets we’ve tested. Every version of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro we’ve tested has been exceptionally comfortable. Like its predecessors, this headset has soft memory-foam earcups that didn’t squeeze our temples or ears, even when we were wearing glasses. This headset is stretchy and adjustable enough to fit comfortably over most heads, and it’s light enough that you can wear it for hours without noticing.

It has a long battery life, and it charges quickly. Razer claims that the battery of the 2024 BlackShark V2 Pro can last for up to 70 hours on PC and 48 to 70 hours on consoles. We didn’t perform an official battery test, but on past versions of the BlackShark V2 Pro, Wirecutter staffers have noted impressive battery life surpassing Razer’s estimates, and this headset hasn’t died once since we started testing it over two months ago. Additionally, only 15 minutes of charging can add roughly six hours of battery life, according to the company.

The microphone is good enough for chatting with friends, and it includes sidetone. My voice came through this headset clearly enough for friends to understand me without issue, and the mic didn’t pick up any sound from the earcups when I listened to loud music or played games during chat sessions. But my voice did still sound slightly muffled and compressed, so you probably wouldn’t want to use this headset for streaming or recording voiceover—for that, we recommend getting an external microphone anyway. The BlackShark V2 Pro offers sidetone, which is nice if you often find yourself shouting over your own headset volume.

You can easily switch audio profiles and create custom presets. The headset has a dedicated audio app on Xbox and PC that lets you create presets and adjust the audio equalizer for both the headset and the microphone. The BlackShark V2 Pro also has a built-in button that switches between audio profiles, including the default game, movie, and music presets from Razer.

It doesn’t sound as spacious or as crisp as our upgrade pick. We recommend this headset for Xbox players, but if Xbox compatibility isn’t important to you, consider instead our upgrade pick, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless, which can give you the best sound. In comparison, this Razer headset has a narrower soundstage that pushes directional sounds such as whizzing bullets or distant dialogue closer together, rather than producing the feeling of full, surrounding audio. It also doesn’t sound quite as detailed, but the results are clear enough for you to enjoy music or gaming, and it’s better than any other wireless Xbox headset we’ve tested so far.