Razer BlackShark V2 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 and Poly EncorePro 520V. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. Poly EncorePro 520V Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series - EncorePro 500 series
Height - 6.7 cm
Width - 11.1 cm
Depth - 14.9 cm
Weight 262 g 74 g Poly EncorePro 520V are lighter than Razer BlackShark V2 headphones.
Colour - Black
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam Artificial leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - SoundGuard DIGITAL
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz -
Sensitivity 100 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 50 mm 5.6 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than Poly EncorePro 520V.
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 50 dB
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium -
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) Omni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly EncorePro 520V microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 20 - 16000 Hz Poly EncorePro 520V offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer BlackShark V2.
Sensitivity -42 dB 40 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m -
Cable Length 1.8 m 78.5 cm
FEATURES Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Features - Boom mic length 135mm, 290° rotatable microphone
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 Poly EncorePro 520V
Included Accessories USB sound card -
Software Certification - Certified for Skype for Business, UC certified
Supported Host Device OS - macOS, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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