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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White — Gaming · 2023 · Black
Razer

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White

Gaming · 2023 · Black

86
/ 100
From $199
VS
Sonos Ace wins by 1
Sonos Ace — TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater
Sonos

Sonos Ace

TV Audio Swap · Dolby Atmos · Wireless Home Theater

87
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Ace takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White lands at 86 and Sonos Ace at 87. That puts Sonos Ace ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Sonos Ace if…

  • ✓Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • ✓Great ANC
  • ✓Spatial audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sonos Ace

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sonos Ace leads on sound (90 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Sonos Ace

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sonos Ace leads on anc (90 vs 70).

Comfort

Sonos Ace

Long-session wearability

Sonos Ace leads on comfort (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($199 vs $449).

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White 86
vs
87 Sonos Ace

Score breakdown

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86
Sonos Ace
87
anc 90
sound 90
comfort 88
battery 84
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White versus Sonos Ace — full spec comparison
Spec Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White Sonos Ace
Type
Gaming headset
—
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2023
—
Driver
—
40 mm dynamic
Battery
—
30 h
Weight
—
312 g
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Sonos Ace

Pros
  • +Unique TV Audio Swap with Arc soundbar
  • +Great ANC
  • +Spatial audio
Cons
  • −Swap feature only works with Arc/Arc Ultra
  • −Sonos app issues
  • −Heavy

FAQ: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White vs Sonos Ace

Which is better, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $199, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Is Sonos Ace worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Ace delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White or Sonos Ace last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace — leads on sound (90 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Arctic White or Sonos Ace? +

Sonos Ace — leads on anc (90 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.