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

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

Gaming · 2023 · White

86
/ 100
From $199
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 9
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White lands at 86 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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

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

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 70).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 84).

Value for money

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

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,699).

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White 86
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
White
—
Release year
2023
2016

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · 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

Sennheiser HD 800S

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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

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

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800S 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) (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) · Arctic White or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.