Razer BlackShark V2 Pro vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Critics score the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 85 and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 88 out of 100, from 9 and 13 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro higher, 3 scored the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 4 points ahead.
Image: RazerRazer BlackShark V2 Pro
Praised for: comfort (8 of 9), sound quality (6 of 9), battery life (6 of 9)
Criticised for: price (4 of 9), fit and comfort (2 of 9), call quality (2 of 9)
The catch: Tight fit, and still charges over micro-USB.
All 9 reviews of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro →
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Image: SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Praised for: sound quality (10 of 13), comfort (7 of 13), noise cancelling (6 of 13)
Criticised for: price (10 of 13), controls and app (5 of 13), call quality (5 of 13)
The catch: Very expensive.
All 13 reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCMag UK | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| Tom's Hardware | 83est. | 90 | -7 |
| Android Central | 90 | 95 | -5 |
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 83est. | same |
| soundguys.com | 74 | 73 | +1 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro minus the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro or the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?
Critics rate the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless higher: 88 against 85. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro higher, 3 scored the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 4 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro: broad agreement, scores from 74 to 100. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: broad agreement, scores from 73 to 100.