Razer
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White)
Gaming · 2023 · White
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) (White) 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) (White) 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) (White) 86
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White)
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) (White) | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (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
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) (White) vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) 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) (White) worth the price? +
At $199, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (White) 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) (White) 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.