Razer
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black
Gaming · 2023 · Black
86
/ 100
From $199
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 10
Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black lands at 86 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black 86
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black
86 anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | Black | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black
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
Focal Utopia 2022
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $199, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (Black) · Midnight Black or Focal Utopia 2022 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.