Razer BlackShark V2 Pro vs Corsair HS80 Max Wireless
We break down the differences, cut through the marketing noise, and tell you exactly which one wins and why.
Corsair HS80 Max Wireless
- + Foldable travel-friendly design
- + Hot-swappable battery
THE VERDICT
BlackShark V2 Pro is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. HS80 Max Wireless is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
HS80 Max Wireless is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
BlackShark V2 Pro carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Type
Both products are close enough on type that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Driver
Both products are close enough on driver that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Connectivity
Both products are close enough on connectivity that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Battery
BlackShark V2 Pro leads on battery based on the harder spec line.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- BlackShark V2 Pro wins the value argument while keeping the gap to HS80 Max Wireless within the same budget segment.
- BlackShark V2 Pro leads on Battery: 70 hrs, Weight: 320g.
- HS80 Max Wireless is only the better pick if you strongly prefer its brand or design direction.
| SPEC | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | Corsair HS80 Max Wireless | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Both products are close enough on type that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Driver | 50mm TriForce Titanium | 50mm | Both products are close enough on driver that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Connectivity | HyperSpeed Wireless + Bluetooth | 2.4GHz + Bluetooth | Both products are close enough on connectivity that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Battery | 70 hrs | 65 hrs | BlackShark V2 Pro leads on battery based on the harder spec line. |
| Surround Sound | THX Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos | Both products are close enough on surround sound that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Microphone | Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband | Flip-to-mute omnidirectional | Both products are close enough on microphone that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Weight | 320g | 352g | BlackShark V2 Pro leads on weight based on the harder spec line. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE Corsair HS80 Max Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 38/100 | 39/100 |
| TYPE | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| DRIVER | 50mm TriForce Titanium | 50mm |
| CONNECTIVITY | HyperSpeed Wireless + Bluetooth | 2.4GHz + Bluetooth |
| BATTERY | 70 hrs | 65 hrs |
| SURROUND SOUND | THX Spatial Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| MICROPHONE | Detachable HyperClear Super Wideband | Flip-to-mute omnidirectional |
| WEIGHT | 320g | 352g |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy BlackShark V2 Pro unless HS80 Max Wireless's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro