very true, but man that mic sounds so bad....are the clouds the loudest out of these? iv tried the black sharks and hs 80, nova 7x....nova was the loudest of those 3 and thought the other 2 were both very lack luster, i like my headset loud! Thanks in advance :) BTW i noticed that also with the new hs 80 max, i believe they cheeped out on the mic, the original was better and i know this from experience because my buddy loves that headset and he had just gotten the max and i asked him right away if he had changed headsets. All these companies are greedy!
The SS loses out due to having to use their gg engine. It’s buggy and SS should either provide an app or Xbox support to update firmware and adjust eq. I bought 7x and returned them as I couldn’t get the critical firmware update to complete.
I have to say, while I love watching your videos (and others) for headsets, im trying to purchase a new wireless headset for Xbox and i have never been more confused on what to buy. The more videos and reviews I see, the more confused i get. I have absolutely no idea what to buy at this point. A week ago i had it narrowed down to 3 headsets. Now, I'm looking at like 15 different options and have never had more choice paralysis in my life
You took the words right out of my mouth, my wired headset is pretty much the wireless hyper x cloud 3 so Idk if I should get the wireless hyper x cloud 3 to match the wired ones I have or go with something completely different 😂🥴
Same here. But my options narrowed down to either Steelseries, Razer or HyperX. I'm considering v2 pro 2023 but I dislike the fact that up to now there's no ear pads replacement even w/ 3rd parties I guess they are still figuring out how to. What I consider first is if the sound is good as reviewed (I like punchy bass but w/ clean sounds that will give me chills), then if the build is durable, next is I weigh the functions - do I really need mobile connection via bluetooth? Does it sound good when in Wireless mode (which is why I considered buying wireless)? Can I use it cross platforms PC/PS/Xbox/N.Switch? Do I really need the headset to be usable simultaneously with my PC/console + mobile? But I'm never going back to corsair headsets for their updating/firmware problem as I previously owned Corsair Virtuoso Wireless SE High-Fidelity - when they updated their iCUE app and firmware, it killed my wireless connection to the dongle became pretty useless. Sad thing is that Corsair updated their Warranty support (previously even if you bought your corsair outside their website, they can still help you with the parts if the issue is due to their software/firmware updates) so now I'm stuck w/ the store's warranty sadly store warranty is already finished so farewell $185 :( besides their sound quality for me is pretty flat even if I played with it's EQ.
It would be nice to mention that the Cloud III has up to 120h battery life which was the most valuable feature in my opinion since these headsets stack up pretty evenly when setting the preferred eq setttings
I just got the steelseries nova 7 and I don't find them to be very comfortable. I am constantly wanting to take them off. Do the wicked cushions really make that big of a difference? Seems rediculous to have to spend another $30-50 on earpads for an already expensive headset. They hurt my ears and the clamping force is too light they fall off my head if I move. Also they get really hot. I do like the features and options that the nova 7 have. I loved my hyper x cloud II. They were always very comfortable, could barely tell they were on and I didn't feel they got hot.
I'm thinking of picking between the Cloud III Wireless and the HS80 Max, which is the better one? The Cloud III Wireless is 60 bucks cheaper in my region and has double the battery life (120) hrs vs the HS80 Max ~60 hrs, but the HyperX ones don't have swivel and are lacking features compared to the HS80 Max.
Recently upgraded from the arctic 1 headset from you to the Nova 7x with wicked cushions the simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless is really handy and they’re really comfy when stationed, just loose if you start walking around, overall really happy with them, keep up the solid reviews
I had the Cloud 3 wireless and unfortunately I can't recommend it for competitive games. The highs are way too loud even after EQ, when there is a lot going on in CS2, you can no longer hear the footsteps at all and generally determine the direction. I was only able to locate the steps well when there was nothing going on on the battlefield, but not at long distances. It's also comfortable but it keeps slipping off my head no matter how I adjust it. that's why it went back. now i want to test the hs80max and g pro x 2.
Just bought the Cloud 3 Wireless for $130 on Amazon. Curious to see your opinion with them a that price because I'll be honest, I am extremely happy with them.
I bought the 2022 version last week new for 75 bucks. I had the arctic 7p, and turtle beach 700s but they aren’t near as comfortable as the razers. At least for my head. I love them and I’m glad I got such a good deal
had them for 8 months and broken just by removing them off my head. would not buy anymore of them. check best buy 1 star ratings that's what happened to me.
@@johnrogers8255 I think all headsets are junk. My Corsair HS80 charging port fell out and broke off. Bought another used set off Ebay because I love how they sound.
Went to Best Buy to check out the Blacksharks and the Nova 7 and man they are both so comfortable. I legitimately couldn’t decide which one of them I liked more solely based on feel and comfort. This has been a super tough decision for me
@@TheTechne I ended up getting the Arctis Nova 7x. Amazon Warehouse had some "Like New" used options that were priced at like $100 after a 20% off discount. Felt like I couldn't beat that value anywhere else. I'll finally have them in hand later this week!
@@ryanm.122 it was a temporary promo that Amazon was running specifically for select open box products from the Amazon Warehouse. I think it ended either yesterday or Monday
@@vsChrisdid you ever have an issue where the right ear cup had a high pitch ring? I got them and they were comfy and had practically everything I wanted, but the right ear had a high pitch ring to it when it was on. Couldn’t get it fixed so had to send them back unfortunately.
Any recommendations for a wired 3.5 mm headset? My Cloud Core's left ear just broke and I kinda don't want to switch to wireless. Also I really like a detachable mic on headsets. All I do with them is watch movies and play some open world action games on my PlayStation, watch YT and play minecraft on PC.
I just picked up the arctis nova 7p's from my local target yesterday because my turtle beach stealth pros were just way too heavy for longer gaming sessions being at over 400 grams and i've had that since almost day one. Now in terms of comfort the nova 7p's are good with the sports fabric earcups but the stealth pros and even my 700 gen 2's with the cooling gel are hands down (stinkin cozy!!) and very hard to beat in my opinion. Their signature headstrap feels nice and with how lightweight it is you barely feel it sitting on your head which is why I switched over. The nova 7p 40mm drivers sounds great out of the box and I personally really like their shallow earcups because you can FEEL the sound and I consider that to add to the immersiveness of video games. The microphone quality is definitely better from the older arctis line which my friend had and literally sounded like an astronaut commentator 😂. But steelseries needs to make drastic improvements upon that in their future models to keep up with the competition. For the price at $180 U.S. I highly recommend the steel series nova 7's 👍👍. Happy gaming everyone!!
I’ve been using wired headsets and IEM for a while now and there’s no comparison, but in my opinion the SteelSeries Nova 7 is the king of wireless headsets when we’re talking about value and especially when you EQ it. Recently SteelSeries has released their Sonar EQ’s on their GG Engine and I’ve tried their COD EQ on the Nova 7 and it’s excellent
@@TheTechne Yeah I agree, I can’t use the IEM’s any longer than couple of hours. It can’t beat the comfort of a normal headphone. Keep up the good work 😎
@@famezy9103disagree. U have to take bigger picture. If u need wicked cushions, if u need Sonar to eq OOB level of sound with other headests (dont forget sonar wont help u on consoles), and espcly if u compare mics u will understand Novas are nowhere near to the first place. I love SS, but this are just thumb(s) down compared to blacksharks.
I had a hyperx flight wireless, so I decided to do an upgrade I got a hyperx cloud 3 wireless for $135 here in Brazil. It arrived today and putting it back into the box and sending to RMA. REALLY DOESN'T WORTH, the sound is bad, seems that you're inside a box, not a crispy sound, bass is missing a lot. I'll spend a bit more money to go for a steelseries artics nova pro wireless.
I was wondering where, and expecting to see, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and Audeze Maxwell’s, however, I now understand that this video strictly covers the more affordable headsets that are popular among shoppers, and not necessarily the best gaming headsets of 2023.
I personally think its just weird to have gaming hearsets at that price range because at that point you are better of with a good headphone a mic and a amp which gets you better equipment for the same price
I need help so bad. I’ve been thinking of getting the razer blackshark v2 pro but some people are saying the sound quality is great and others are saying it’s terrible. I just need someone to give me advice
I was looking at the arctis prime and blackshark v2 x but ive seen so many people complain about durability issues and them not lasting upto 6months for most :/ really struggling to find a good pair, looking at the hyperx cloud II now
I currently have the HyperX Cloud Flight S but the battery has been dead for months so I'm wired all the time. Is the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless a good replacement for it ?
i agree with you bro, i swear i have never wore a more comfortable headset than the blacksharks, if it didn't cancel outside noise, i swear I could not tell i have them on when gaming lmao.
cloud 3s are the most comfortable, yet uncomfortable headset ive ever had, i love my cloud cores, the regular cloud design was fine, just needed a few new updates, like added bluetooth, and maybe drivers. longer battery life and thats all, not much just something to make it worth the upgrade cause im thinking about switching back to cloud core
@@bmilhomem yeah absolutely, it’s a great headset, but for like 30 extra dollars you can get the Logitech g pro wireless 2. Both great, I love HyperX over everything else because of comfort and sound, nothing beats it. Cloud core was my favorite tho. They upgraded the battery life to 80hrs on the new model. So it’s hard to say, cloud cores have more bass, cloud 3 have better sound quality.
Great video! Thanks for all the insights. However, I need your advice. I'm looking for a pair of gaming headphones (80% of the time) with a good microphone that I can occasionally use during bus/plane trips with good audio quality, noise isolation and preferably with the ability to hide the microphone. Budget is not an issue. What do you think is the best recommendation?
Just purchased Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 edition. I had an old logitech g903 headset which was broken. I was using my bose quitecomfort but it’s making my ears very hot. I hope blackshark v2pro 2023 has good sound quality.
Hi there. I’m having the issue you mentioned with the steel series and my ears touching the drivers. Do the wicked cushions fix this problem? I want to like the novas as they have the best features!
Hi, recently been watching your vids, about the corsair virtuoso rgb, are they still worth buying in 2023, i m a pc user and i have basicly everinthing corsair in my setup. Las time i cheked the price in promotion it was 134€ its a good price?? Love your vids
Hey. Which one do u reckon ? VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT VS blackshark v2 pro vs PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED ? or other ? For very long gaming sessions (comfort is important) + watching series in sofa. TY
i just cant decide between the steelseries and the corsair hs80. and i also cant find any reviews on the steelseries arctis nova 4 wireless. can anybody help me out? im a big fan of steelseries but i have to admit that the mic of the corsair hs80 is just better.
I'm so close to getting these Razers, my problem is I game 90% of the time on my PS5, am I missing out on sound quality or special must have features on the PS5?
@The Techne I have a budget of 120$ I need PC gaming headset for fps games do you think the hyperx cloud ii core wireless worth it or u have some better ones ?
I'm looking to buy a steel series headset, I've had my turtle Beach for a while it's to stealth 700 for the Xbox One series s. I'm curious what would you recommend for the Xbox One series s I don't care about price I'm looking to get the best one
Im looking for a Wireless Headset. All of that Headsets except the Cloud 3 is at about 200€ thr Cloud is 50-60€ cheaper. Had all on my had. All feel as comfortable as the others. I think Im going for the Cloud 3. I dont need bluetooth and most reviews a positive about the sound
i have corsair hs 60 pro and i think im gona buy razer blackkshark v2 pro 2023 and I was wondering if this was a good upgrade ? (sorry for my english )
How can you not tell that the 2023 Blackshark mic is so much better? The old one sounded compressed, and the analog wired mic quality was actually better than the wireless. The 2023 update DRASTICALLY improved the mic quality for Razer. I feel like I'm being gaslighted here lol. Prior to the update, I'd say the Corsair sounded better, but now the Razer sounds better. Listening to the comparison here, I can detect a slight robotic artifact in the Corsair mic, which was not present in one of your older videos. It seems like Razer upgraded their mic whereas Corsair downgraded. Strange
idk what it is with my steelseries Nova 7x i can never find a comfortable adjustment for them its like the earcups are to small or something cuz it puts pressure on my ear the best headset ive had for comfort is hyperx cloudx flights but the mic and quality were tin can like SS nova 7x def better quality sound but damn does it bother my ears after bout an hour
Is it possible to enhance microphone on Nova 7x by EQ? Because it sounds really bad but other things are very good... Edit: When I am comparing it again and again it really starting to turn me for Razer blackshark... Hahhhh. Why something just can't have everything! 😭😁
Too bad Razer's firmware has a high chance of bricking your headset. I get constant disconnects on both dongle and bluetooth after the update to 2.5.3 (headset) and 2.2.0 (dongle)
I'm thinking about buying a wireless gaming headset and I've got my eye on the HyperX Cloud 2 Core (90€), I don't want to spend a lot of money, but if anyone has a better recommendation, pls say. My maximum budget is 130€.
@TheTechne I have my Hyperx Cloud Flight for 2+ years now I was thinking about upgrading to either the Hyperx Cloud III Wireless or the Hyperx Cloud Alpha Wireless. Any suggestions? I do want to stay with Hyperx
The blacksharks felt nice and the mic is the best you can get and is perfect. But the headset made me feel really hot after awhile and the fact that I can’t connect to my phone and game at the same time had me a bit annoyed. Great sound though.
Rn i am using HS80 USB and im loving it, mic is so good, sound out of box is boring but once you copy technes eq it really makes everything more deep and you cant go back
I currently using H7 on ps5 and 9x for xbox series x.. Only thing I didn’t like the 9x getting lost connection when i go for toilet breaks or when i go get a drink from the kitchen.. not experiencing it with the H7 when in on ps5 doing the same thing even tho both xbox n ps5 are side by side.. the range on 9x is not as wide as the H7..
Corsair changed the sound on the max, from what iv heard they added some noise canceling because on the original it does not have that and i guess was picking up peoples keyboard sounds and what not and we are hearing compression, people were bitching about it. But for me, the original HS80 sounds the best out of all of these.
I purchased razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 its mic not work with Bluetooth and also went at pairing mode during use overall it is good but if you looking for headset that produce footsteps during heavy gun fire then razer not do much in it like i will give it 6/10 during heavy gun fire
If Razer would have kept the ear-pad design from the original v2 Pro (or at least made sure to offer replacement ear pads for the 2023 edition), I would buy the Blackshark v2 Pro 2023, because of the mic. But here we are, 6month after the release of that headset and neither third party companies, nor Razer them-self do have replacement ear-pads (v2 Pro ear pads are not compatible to the v2 Pro 2023 earpads).
Planning on buying the new blackshark headset. Arent they as comfy as they used to? I rememer the original v2 pro i would often forget i had the headset on.
I’ve owned the v2 pros for a year and the wires that hold the earmuffs fails, as in it looks its grip and will just slide down and you’ll find your self constantly having to adjust. However that’s my only complaint with them, other than that they’re amazing
if the Steelseries Nova 7x's were made with the same quality mic or better as the blackshark v2 pro the SS would be a easy 10/10 headset. only complaints about the headset i have so far is the mic quality compared to other rival headsets referring to the blackshark v2 pros. #2 the Clamping force is loose and almost non existent #3 the Volume chat/game Mixer doesnt function as smooth as it should you almost have to increase to max on either side to even notice a slight difference in volume like for example when i increase the game volume side of the volume wheel i can still hear the voice chat very loudly until u almost have it maxed out on the game volume side.. with the hyperx cloud flights for xbox you could turn the chat mixer side almost all the way up to max have ur headset overall volume round 80-90% and then click 2-3 times on the game sound mixer side and that sound balance is perfect i just wish SS had the same idea going into that cuz its almost a useless feature on the SS smh and then i dont like how we have to guess the precise position when you're adjusting the adjustable sliders on the side cuz they dont have a notch to tell u that both sides are lined up the same so 1 earcup might be higher or lower than the either unless your patience and take the time to line both sliders perfectly lol
is it normal that when I play and turn the volume headset to maximum...when there are explosions I hear something like a crack in my headphones? but only when I play and not when I listen to music
I'm really torn between getting the v2 pros either the first gen or the second gen and the artics because I've found all of them for a similar price. If there is no discernable difference between the v2 pros second and first gen then now question is, is it really such a big and justified difference to get the artics. But I've managed to find the artics for 154 dollars and the v2 pros 2023 for 158 both new. But I can find the first gen v2 pros for 92 dollars brand new. Aaaagghhhh
@@HYDRAMANEE and better battery life. USB-C charging too which will become more and more convenient over the years. $60 is just a decent dinner out, go with the new ones.
why are epos h3 Hybride not on the list or are they not popular ))) I wouldn't buy any of them, the sound is inferior to wired solutions + DAC, not yet.... I would really like to get the sennheiser hd559 (at least) in wireless form for a PC
In today's day with many games having a voice-over-internet don't understand why headset company won't create a headset with chat mix specially with many people using discord. The ability to turn down chat or game sound is an amazing feature
I actually don't think the Blackshark sound is truly appreciated by other reviewers like Techne appreciates them. I've been using the Audeze Maxwells for a couple months. Good sound. Not life changing for me vs. my old Blacksharks (definite bass improvement though) but I think it comes at the expense of TERRIBLE footstep detection. In hindsight, I wish I would have just bought the Blackshark v2 Pro 2023. Maxwells are a nice headset but you sacrifice too much in FPS shooters for a viable gaming headset. Not to say the Blackshark is perfect for footstep detection or anything, but it's an overall great package (especially the comfort!) Might see if I can pick them up still during a sale. The original lustre of the Maxwells have been wearing off when it's routinely costing me kills in games. I find myself literally spinning around in circles trying to figure out where the footsteps are coming from, although up and down the headset does surprisingly well for directional ques, which is strange.
@@DustyDevil I haven't played MW since MW1 (the real MW1) because I have taste, but I could see a lot of headsets having better positional/footstep audio than the Blacksharks. But they do give you some sense of direction and are without a doubt better at that than the Maxwells. I also thought the Blacksharks were at least par with the Arctis Nova Pro for positional audio.
Good job, I choose my headset based on these criteria, ranked subjectively (below is not ranked) - Quality (includes material used) - Comfortability (includes durability, flexibility, weight, and ear cushions) - Output (sound quality, includes footsteps sensitivity, virtual surround, hitting the right notes, and sound isolation) - Input (mic quality includes isolation, voice clearness and purity, noise cancellation) - Connectivity (wireless or wired? battery duration, charging time, and speed) - Control (includes software and hardware control, how effective and easy it is) - Price (cost to performance) - Look and Design (subjective)
I owned the hs80 wireless. They arent as premium build as they look. After 2 years they loosened up severely and would slip off my head with any little movement. Plastic ended up cracking and the mic completely died out on me. Looking for a new alternative now.
@@0RBNC1 I take amazing care of my stuff thats definitely not the issue smart ass..The hs80 might fit your head properly but doesnt fit mine. I have a pair of voids that i used before i got them and they still work fantastic no issues after 5-6 years and they still dont fit my head. I had a plantronics headset before that lasted me 8 years and had plastic build quality. I never have issues with headphones until these.
@@bL3dbL4k Read the comment above man dont have to explain myself further. If you have a smaller head they will not fit properly case closed. Also good luck with your mic. It will eventually short out as mine did, no matter how angelic you take care of it.
Correction - SS Nova 7x is simultaneous BT. Yet another win for SS
very true, but man that mic sounds so bad....are the clouds the loudest out of these? iv tried the black sharks and hs 80, nova 7x....nova was the loudest of those 3 and thought the other 2 were both very lack luster, i like my headset loud! Thanks in advance :) BTW i noticed that also with the new hs 80 max, i believe they cheeped out on the mic, the original was better and i know this from experience because my buddy loves that headset and he had just gotten the max and i asked him right away if he had changed headsets. All these companies are greedy!
The SS loses out due to having to use their gg engine. It’s buggy and SS should either provide an app or Xbox support to update firmware and adjust eq. I bought 7x and returned them as I couldn’t get the critical firmware update to complete.
Their sonar gg software is broken, a HUGE minus.
@@kanibist8330 how is it broken? Worked for me.
@@kanibist8330 I stick to the engine
I have to say, while I love watching your videos (and others) for headsets, im trying to purchase a new wireless headset for Xbox and i have never been more confused on what to buy. The more videos and reviews I see, the more confused i get. I have absolutely no idea what to buy at this point. A week ago i had it narrowed down to 3 headsets. Now, I'm looking at like 15 different options and have never had more choice paralysis in my life
You took the words right out of my mouth, my wired headset is pretty much the wireless hyper x cloud 3 so Idk if I should get the wireless hyper x cloud 3 to match the wired ones I have or go with something completely different 😂🥴
Same here. But my options narrowed down to either Steelseries, Razer or HyperX. I'm considering v2 pro 2023 but I dislike the fact that up to now there's no ear pads replacement even w/ 3rd parties I guess they are still figuring out how to. What I consider first is if the sound is good as reviewed (I like punchy bass but w/ clean sounds that will give me chills), then if the build is durable, next is I weigh the functions - do I really need mobile connection via bluetooth? Does it sound good when in Wireless mode (which is why I considered buying wireless)? Can I use it cross platforms PC/PS/Xbox/N.Switch? Do I really need the headset to be usable simultaneously with my PC/console + mobile?
But I'm never going back to corsair headsets for their updating/firmware problem as I previously owned Corsair Virtuoso Wireless SE High-Fidelity - when they updated their iCUE app and firmware, it killed my wireless connection to the dongle became pretty useless. Sad thing is that Corsair updated their Warranty support (previously even if you bought your corsair outside their website, they can still help you with the parts if the issue is due to their software/firmware updates) so now I'm stuck w/ the store's warranty sadly store warranty is already finished so farewell $185 :( besides their sound quality for me is pretty flat even if I played with it's EQ.
Did you manage to decide on a set? Its difficult for Xbox for sure
@@allythebear I'm considering the steel series Arctis Nova pro headset. It's not cheap though
@@allythebear I decided to go with the Steelseries Arctis Nova 4x. Same as the 7x but w/o Bluetooth. Loving it so far.
It would be nice to mention that the Cloud III has up to 120h battery life which was the most valuable feature in my opinion since these headsets stack up pretty evenly when setting the preferred eq setttings
I just got the steelseries nova 7 and I don't find them to be very comfortable. I am constantly wanting to take them off. Do the wicked cushions really make that big of a difference? Seems rediculous to have to spend another $30-50 on earpads for an already expensive headset. They hurt my ears and the clamping force is too light they fall off my head if I move. Also they get really hot. I do like the features and options that the nova 7 have. I loved my hyper x cloud II. They were always very comfortable, could barely tell they were on and I didn't feel they got hot.
I'm thinking of picking between the Cloud III Wireless and the HS80 Max, which is the better one? The Cloud III Wireless is 60 bucks cheaper in my region and has double the battery life (120) hrs vs the HS80 Max ~60 hrs, but the HyperX ones don't have swivel and are lacking features compared to the HS80 Max.
Cloud III Wireless easily. Best sound quality in its price range and above.
Recently upgraded from the arctic 1 headset from you to the Nova 7x with wicked cushions the simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless is really handy and they’re really comfy when stationed, just loose if you start walking around, overall really happy with them, keep up the solid reviews
The wicked cushions actually hurt my ears. The hole is smaller than the stock pads which was odd…
@@sirtreedom2123 interesting, I guess it just depends on personal head shape and stuff, sucky part about online stuff is you can’t try ahead of time
Why can't I get cushions for the nova 7x, I only see for the old arctis on the wicked cushions link.. it say it does not fit any nova.. but does it?
V2pro and Steelseris 7p/7x are my favorite for pc and ps5
I had the Cloud 3 wireless and unfortunately I can't recommend it for competitive games. The highs are way too loud even after EQ, when there is a lot going on in CS2, you can no longer hear the footsteps at all and generally determine the direction. I was only able to locate the steps well when there was nothing going on on the battlefield, but not at long distances. It's also comfortable but it keeps slipping off my head no matter how I adjust it. that's why it went back.
now i want to test the hs80max and g pro x 2.
Did you test those headsets?
Just bought the Cloud 3 Wireless for $130 on Amazon. Curious to see your opinion with them a that price because I'll be honest, I am extremely happy with them.
Same, just bought it today for 128€ and I am fully satisfied😁
@@SteFan_Bavaria do they still work fine after 8 months?
@@karadrak118 they work great, no issues. Still great battery life.
Got myself a razer blackshark v2 pro wireless and not disappointed, comfortable and sounds great and even the mic is really good
i got my blackshark pro v2 wireless after a Logitech g935 wireless and honestly blackshark took every point except 7.1 sound
I bought the 2022 version last week new for 75 bucks.
I had the arctic 7p, and turtle beach 700s but they aren’t near as comfortable as the razers. At least for my head.
I love them and I’m glad I got such a good deal
had them for 8 months and broken just by removing them off my head. would not buy anymore of them. check best buy 1 star ratings that's what happened to me.
@@johnrogers8255 I think all headsets are junk. My Corsair HS80 charging port fell out and broke off. Bought another used set off Ebay because I love how they sound.
Went to Best Buy to check out the Blacksharks and the Nova 7 and man they are both so comfortable. I legitimately couldn’t decide which one of them I liked more solely based on feel and comfort. This has been a super tough decision for me
what one did you go with?
@@TheTechne I ended up getting the Arctis Nova 7x. Amazon Warehouse had some "Like New" used options that were priced at like $100 after a 20% off discount. Felt like I couldn't beat that value anywhere else.
I'll finally have them in hand later this week!
@@vsChris how did you get the additional 20% off?
@@ryanm.122 it was a temporary promo that Amazon was running specifically for select open box products from the Amazon Warehouse. I think it ended either yesterday or Monday
@@vsChrisdid you ever have an issue where the right ear cup had a high pitch ring? I got them and they were comfy and had practically everything I wanted, but the right ear had a high pitch ring to it when it was on. Couldn’t get it fixed so had to send them back unfortunately.
What about power or the loudness? I feel the power for my kids is great but I like them a little louder. What’s your take?
Any recommendations for a wired 3.5 mm headset? My Cloud Core's left ear just broke and I kinda don't want to switch to wireless. Also I really like a detachable mic on headsets. All I do with them is watch movies and play some open world action games on my PlayStation, watch YT and play minecraft on PC.
I just picked up the arctis nova 7p's from my local target yesterday because my turtle beach stealth pros were just way too heavy for longer gaming sessions being at over 400 grams and i've had that since almost day one. Now in terms of comfort the nova 7p's are good with the sports fabric earcups but the stealth pros and even my 700 gen 2's with the cooling gel are hands down (stinkin cozy!!) and very hard to beat in my opinion. Their signature headstrap feels nice and with how lightweight it is you barely feel it sitting on your head which is why I switched over. The nova 7p 40mm drivers sounds great out of the box and I personally really like their shallow earcups because you can FEEL the sound and I consider that to add to the immersiveness of video games. The microphone quality is definitely better from the older arctis line which my friend had and literally sounded like an astronaut commentator 😂. But steelseries needs to make drastic improvements upon that in their future models to keep up with the competition. For the price at $180 U.S. I highly recommend the steel series nova 7's 👍👍. Happy gaming everyone!!
Great video, quick question did you change the cloud III mic frequency from 16k to 32k?
im a CS player and been using cloud II's for years. I been wanting to go wireless. Would you recommend staying with cloud 2 or going for the 3
Was going to buy a steal series until I heard the mic. Thanks for saving me lol
yeah SS has great headsets but the mics are not good.
Razer said they fixed the Firmware issues with the Blackshark Hyperspeed. Would you recommend the Hyperspeed instead of the Blackshark V2 Pro ?
Oh really? Then I guess it's the best price/quality choice. Btw I wanted to find this info in the comments.
@@vladtokar5141 Yeah i wrote them last week. Ordered the Hyperspeed yesterday and i hope that they're a good choice 😁
I’ve been using wired headsets and IEM for a while now and there’s no comparison, but in my opinion the SteelSeries Nova 7 is the king of wireless headsets when we’re talking about value and especially when you EQ it. Recently SteelSeries has released their Sonar EQ’s on their GG Engine and I’ve tried their COD EQ on the Nova 7 and it’s excellent
I use headphones very often, but iems just aren’t stinkin cozy. I do enjoy them for short stints.
@@TheTechne Yeah I agree, I can’t use the IEM’s any longer than couple of hours. It can’t beat the comfort of a normal headphone. Keep up the good work 😎
@@famezy9103disagree. U have to take bigger picture. If u need wicked cushions, if u need Sonar to eq OOB level of sound with other headests (dont forget sonar wont help u on consoles), and espcly if u compare mics u will understand Novas are nowhere near to the first place. I love SS, but this are just thumb(s) down compared to blacksharks.
I had just gotten the nova 7's because of your channel. they have been awesome. love your vids!
How good are they?
really good imo i play siege and i can tell exactly where they are plus the eq's settings are nice @@IQXLYI
I just bought the hs80 for 110bucks, think I got a pretty good deal, I've been really in love with them for the past week!
Be careful with the plastic headband, mines just snapped after a year
Sonar is amazing in opening up the soundstage!
Would you say the Blackshark or the Xbox Wireless has better sound? (I'm a bass head so bass is a must)
I had a hyperx flight wireless, so I decided to do an upgrade I got a hyperx cloud 3 wireless for $135 here in Brazil. It arrived today and putting it back into the box and sending to RMA. REALLY DOESN'T WORTH, the sound is bad, seems that you're inside a box, not a crispy sound, bass is missing a lot. I'll spend a bit more money to go for a steelseries artics nova pro wireless.
I was wondering where, and expecting to see, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and Audeze Maxwell’s, however, I now understand that this video strictly covers the more affordable headsets that are popular among shoppers, and not necessarily the best gaming headsets of 2023.
Was trying to stay in the mid price point
I personally think its just weird to have gaming hearsets at that price range because at that point you are better of with a good headphone a mic and a amp which gets you better equipment for the same price
I need help so bad. I’ve been thinking of getting the razer blackshark v2 pro but some people are saying the sound quality is great and others are saying it’s terrible. I just need someone to give me advice
Duuude holy moly the beard really suits you man. I haven’t watched one of your god level reviews for so long man.
I haven’t watched since he was a wayy smaller channel, crazy to see the difference now lol
I was looking at the arctis prime and blackshark v2 x but ive seen so many people complain about durability issues and them not lasting upto 6months for most :/ really struggling to find a good pair, looking at the hyperx cloud II now
I currently have the HyperX Cloud Flight S but the battery has been dead for months so I'm wired all the time.
Is the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless a good replacement for it ?
Bruv ofc it’s the best gaming headphones for battery life rn for gaming tho not anything else
i agree with you bro, i swear i have never wore a more comfortable headset than the blacksharks, if it didn't cancel outside noise, i swear I could not tell i have them on when gaming lmao.
If you had to choose between an alpha wireless and the hs80, which would you choose?
cloud 3s are the most comfortable, yet uncomfortable headset ive ever had, i love my cloud cores, the regular cloud design was fine, just needed a few new updates, like added bluetooth, and maybe drivers. longer battery life and thats all, not much just something to make it worth the upgrade cause im thinking about switching back to cloud core
Is the Cloud 3 Wireless good for FPS games ?
@@bmilhomem yeah absolutely, it’s a great headset, but for like 30 extra dollars you can get the Logitech g pro wireless 2. Both great, I love HyperX over everything else because of comfort and sound, nothing beats it. Cloud core was my favorite tho. They upgraded the battery life to 80hrs on the new model. So it’s hard to say, cloud cores have more bass, cloud 3 have better sound quality.
Clouds work for me. but also uncomfrotable cuz the pads are too thin, and my ears touch the drivers, wiht upgraded pads its good.
Great video! Thanks for all the insights. However, I need your advice. I'm looking for a pair of gaming headphones (80% of the time) with a good microphone that I can occasionally use during bus/plane trips with good audio quality, noise isolation and preferably with the ability to hide the microphone. Budget is not an issue. What do you think is the best recommendation?
Just purchased Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 edition. I had an old logitech g903 headset which was broken. I was using my bose quitecomfort but it’s making my ears very hot. I hope blackshark v2pro 2023 has good sound quality.
Hi there. I’m having the issue you mentioned with the steel series and my ears touching the drivers. Do the wicked cushions fix this problem? I want to like the novas as they have the best features!
Hi, recently been watching your vids, about the corsair virtuoso rgb, are they still worth buying in 2023, i m a pc user and i have basicly everinthing corsair in my setup.
Las time i cheked the price in promotion it was 134€ its a good price??
Love your vids
Hey. Which one do u reckon ? VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT VS blackshark v2 pro vs PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED ? or other ? For very long gaming sessions (comfort is important) + watching series in sofa. TY
i just cant decide between the steelseries and the corsair hs80. and i also cant find any reviews on the steelseries arctis nova 4 wireless. can anybody help me out? im a big fan of steelseries but i have to admit that the mic of the corsair hs80 is just better.
I'm so close to getting these Razers, my problem is I game 90% of the time on my PS5, am I missing out on sound quality or special must have features on the PS5?
Can I use Razr with Mac Mini m4 pro?
@The Techne
I have a budget of 120$ I need PC gaming headset for fps games do you think the hyperx cloud ii core wireless worth it or u have some better ones ?
I'm looking to buy a steel series headset, I've had my turtle Beach for a while it's to stealth 700 for the Xbox One series s. I'm curious what would you recommend for the Xbox One series s I don't care about price I'm looking to get the best one
for the mic i prefer the razer then hyperx
Surprised the Logitech G Pro X2 isn't on here
Im looking for a Wireless Headset. All of that Headsets except the Cloud 3 is at about 200€ thr Cloud is 50-60€ cheaper. Had all on my had. All feel as comfortable as the others. I think Im going for the Cloud 3. I dont need bluetooth and most reviews a positive about the sound
i have corsair hs 60 pro and i think im gona buy razer blackkshark v2 pro 2023 and I was wondering if this was a good upgrade ? (sorry for my english )
How can you not tell that the 2023 Blackshark mic is so much better? The old one sounded compressed, and the analog wired mic quality was actually better than the wireless.
The 2023 update DRASTICALLY improved the mic quality for Razer. I feel like I'm being gaslighted here lol.
Prior to the update, I'd say the Corsair sounded better, but now the Razer sounds better. Listening to the comparison here, I can detect a slight robotic artifact in the Corsair mic, which was not present in one of your older videos.
It seems like Razer upgraded their mic whereas Corsair downgraded. Strange
steelseries arctis nova pro vs turtle beach elite pro 2 what’s better
idk what it is with my steelseries Nova 7x i can never find a comfortable adjustment for them its like the earcups are to small or something cuz it puts pressure on my ear the best headset ive had for comfort is hyperx cloudx flights but the mic and quality were tin can like SS nova 7x def better quality sound but damn does it bother my ears after bout an hour
Hyper x sounds WAY better than the razer. I bought both and returned the razer.
Yup absolutely.
What about footstep detection and comfort?
Hyper x all the way man
Is it possible to enhance microphone on Nova 7x by EQ? Because it sounds really bad but other things are very good...
Edit: When I am comparing it again and again it really starting to turn me for Razer blackshark... Hahhhh. Why something just can't have everything! 😭😁
yes you can enhance the mic on the novas i ve seen a video on youtube about it
I use the drop pc38x and wouldnt ever consider changing lol
i have the virtuoso xts and ive been thinking of just returning it and getting the nova 7s
Too bad Razer's firmware has a high chance of bricking your headset. I get constant disconnects on both dongle and bluetooth after the update to 2.5.3 (headset) and 2.2.0 (dongle)
I'm thinking about buying a wireless gaming headset and I've got my eye on the HyperX Cloud 2 Core (90€), I don't want to spend a lot of money, but if anyone has a better recommendation, pls say. My maximum budget is 130€.
similar msrp? for the cloud its like 3x cheaper in price where i live, compared to the others.
@TheTechne I have my Hyperx Cloud Flight for 2+ years now I was thinking about upgrading to either the Hyperx Cloud III Wireless or the Hyperx Cloud Alpha Wireless. Any suggestions? I do want to stay with Hyperx
questioning same thing here
The blacksharks felt nice and the mic is the best you can get and is perfect. But the headset made me feel really hot after awhile and the fact that I can’t connect to my phone and game at the same time had me a bit annoyed. Great sound though.
What would you say is the best wireless headset right now for gaming and music?
Rn i am using HS80 USB and im loving it, mic is so good, sound out of box is boring but once you copy technes eq it really makes everything more deep and you cant go back
I currently using H7 on ps5 and 9x for xbox series x.. Only thing I didn’t like the 9x getting lost connection when i go for toilet breaks or when i go get a drink from the kitchen.. not experiencing it with the H7 when in on ps5 doing the same thing even tho both xbox n ps5 are side by side.. the range on 9x is not as wide as the H7..
Any recommendation for an eq for the Razer's?
Yo techne will you be checking out the razer huntsman v3 pro line of keyboards?
👍
Corsair changed the sound on the max, from what iv heard they added some noise canceling because on the original it does not have that and i guess was picking up peoples keyboard sounds and what not and we are hearing compression, people were bitching about it. But for me, the original HS80 sounds the best out of all of these.
I purchased razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 its mic not work with Bluetooth and also went at pairing mode during use overall it is good but if you looking for headset that produce footsteps during heavy gun fire then razer not do much in it like i will give it 6/10 during heavy gun fire
did you make sure the mic is set to priority on your BT device?
My v2’s disconnect like crazy when I use them on my pc
Thank you for the vid my man! Super in depth and helpful to drive my decision
If Razer would have kept the ear-pad design from the original v2 Pro (or at least made sure to offer replacement ear pads for the 2023 edition), I would buy the Blackshark v2 Pro 2023, because of the mic. But here we are, 6month after the release of that headset and neither third party companies, nor Razer them-self do have replacement ear-pads (v2 Pro ear pads are not compatible to the v2 Pro 2023 earpads).
Planning on buying the new blackshark headset. Arent they as comfy as they used to? I rememer the original v2 pro i would often forget i had the headset on.
Super comfy thinking about trading my 2020v2 for the usb c and new mic
I’ve owned the v2 pros for a year and the wires that hold the earmuffs fails, as in it looks its grip and will just slide down and you’ll find your self constantly having to adjust. However that’s my only complaint with them, other than that they’re amazing
@@ScramblerOfFrancekl
All razer headsets are comfy imo.
if the Steelseries Nova 7x's were made with the same quality mic or better as the blackshark v2 pro the SS would be a easy 10/10 headset. only complaints about the headset i have so far is the mic quality compared to other rival headsets referring to the blackshark v2 pros. #2 the Clamping force is loose and almost non existent #3 the Volume chat/game Mixer doesnt function as smooth as it should you almost have to increase to max on either side to even notice a slight difference in volume like for example when i increase the game volume side of the volume wheel i can still hear the voice chat very loudly until u almost have it maxed out on the game volume side.. with the hyperx cloud flights for xbox you could turn the chat mixer side almost all the way up to max have ur headset overall volume round 80-90% and then click 2-3 times on the game sound mixer side and that sound balance is perfect i just wish SS had the same idea going into that cuz its almost a useless feature on the SS smh and then i dont like how we have to guess the precise position when you're adjusting the adjustable sliders on the side cuz they dont have a notch to tell u that both sides are lined up the same so 1 earcup might be higher or lower than the either unless your patience and take the time to line both sliders perfectly lol
is it normal that when I play and turn the volume headset to maximum...when there are explosions I hear something like a crack in my headphones?
but only when I play and not when I listen to music
Can someone help me, I want a wireless headset with a good surround sound working on PS5 . What do you guys suggest me for less than 250 ?
Hyper cloud III for sound but for everything else arctic nova pro no but for comfort blackshark ofc it’s also the best for noise cancellation
hi there so my dog ate my black shark v2 2023 microphone do they sell a replacement again only the mic
Hey Techne make one of this for wired ones, I would love to have wireless but wired still fine for me.
I'm really torn between getting the v2 pros either the first gen or the second gen and the artics because I've found all of them for a similar price. If there is no discernable difference between the v2 pros second and first gen then now question is, is it really such a big and justified difference to get the artics. But I've managed to find the artics for 154 dollars and the v2 pros 2023 for 158 both new. But I can find the first gen v2 pros for 92 dollars brand new. Aaaagghhhh
The 2023 version of the V2s have a way better mic than the previous gen
@@HYDRAMANEE and better battery life. USB-C charging too which will become more and more convenient over the years. $60 is just a decent dinner out, go with the new ones.
And better bass
Do they make replacement pads for the newest turtle beach stealth pro for Xbox
So is that a yes?
I feel like you cant beat 120hr battery life and a replaceable mic. On sale for 129us rn. Slap some wicked pads and there you go
Just a heads up SteelSeries is simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless
Shoot my bad, that was a plus on them also 🤦♂️
@@TheTechnegreat video though you’re always giving great content
Does the razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 pair up with a Xbox one or the eilte controller 2?
No Xbox support.
@@garethg8226 thanks... Now I gotta return them as soon as they come in
Beyerdynamic MMX200 review soon i hope!
still using hs80 since last year. mic is just too good
plz do openback headphones too
why are epos h3 Hybride not on the list or are they not popular ))) I wouldn't buy any of them, the sound is inferior to wired solutions + DAC, not yet.... I would really like to get the sennheiser hd559 (at least) in wireless form for a PC
after the synapse update, the blackshark loses the sound into last place
In today's day with many games having a voice-over-internet don't understand why headset company won't create a headset with chat mix specially with many people using discord. The ability to turn down chat or game sound is an amazing feature
Got myself the new razer blackshark v2 pro for just $100
I actually don't think the Blackshark sound is truly appreciated by other reviewers like Techne appreciates them. I've been using the Audeze Maxwells for a couple months. Good sound. Not life changing for me vs. my old Blacksharks (definite bass improvement though) but I think it comes at the expense of TERRIBLE footstep detection. In hindsight, I wish I would have just bought the Blackshark v2 Pro 2023. Maxwells are a nice headset but you sacrifice too much in FPS shooters for a viable gaming headset. Not to say the Blackshark is perfect for footstep detection or anything, but it's an overall great package (especially the comfort!) Might see if I can pick them up still during a sale.
The original lustre of the Maxwells have been wearing off when it's routinely costing me kills in games. I find myself literally spinning around in circles trying to figure out where the footsteps are coming from, although up and down the headset does surprisingly well for directional ques, which is strange.
No blackshark suck for footstep audio specially in mw2 wz2
@@DustyDevil I haven't played MW since MW1 (the real MW1) because I have taste, but I could see a lot of headsets having better positional/footstep audio than the Blacksharks.
But they do give you some sense of direction and are without a doubt better at that than the Maxwells. I also thought the Blacksharks were at least par with the Arctis Nova Pro for positional audio.
Nice Vid Mate
Good job, I choose my headset based on these criteria, ranked subjectively (below is not ranked)
- Quality (includes material used)
- Comfortability (includes durability, flexibility, weight, and ear cushions)
- Output (sound quality, includes footsteps sensitivity, virtual surround, hitting the right notes, and sound isolation)
- Input (mic quality includes isolation, voice clearness and purity, noise cancellation)
- Connectivity (wireless or wired? battery duration, charging time, and speed)
- Control (includes software and hardware control, how effective and easy it is)
- Price (cost to performance)
- Look and Design (subjective)
dissappointed with techne not reviewing the redragon headset lineup
I owned the hs80 wireless. They arent as premium build as they look. After 2 years they loosened up severely and would slip off my head with any little movement. Plastic ended up cracking and the mic completely died out on me. Looking for a new alternative now.
mine are good, take care of your stuff man
@@0RBNC1 I take amazing care of my stuff thats definitely not the issue smart ass..The hs80 might fit your head properly but doesnt fit mine. I have a pair of voids that i used before i got them and they still work fantastic no issues after 5-6 years and they still dont fit my head. I had a plantronics headset before that lasted me 8 years and had plastic build quality. I never have issues with headphones until these.
I've had mine for over a year. No issues at all. What the hell are you doing with them?
@@bL3dbL4k Read the comment above man dont have to explain myself further. If you have a smaller head they will not fit properly case closed. Also good luck with your mic. It will eventually short out as mine did, no matter how angelic you take care of it.
@@bL3dbL4k ive owned different corsair products for the past 10 years. Their quality control is shit nowadays.
lol forgot I was watching headset video with these damn earbuds 😂
I want to love the Steelseries, they have awesome imaging. But the build quality is just unacceptably poor. No $150 headset should feel that cheap.
whats good for cod and mw footsteps?
@TheTechne whats the best headset up to $100 pls?
Hyper x cloud 2
easy win for Steelseries
Only that microphone is really bad :( Everything else is better but that microphone is concerns me now...
best in this price,
Audio Technica Professional Studio Monitor Headphones ATH-M50XDS
+ mic for 10 eu.
Dolby Atmos comes with the original Corsair HS80 wireless.
me still using my arctis 1 wireless with a brand new headband and ear cushion :O
AceZone A-spire review?
What about the Logitech x2?
I can't stand Steelseries stuff. They are overpriced and never last. Keyboard and mice as well.