It can be difficult to choose the best gaming headset. There’s an unbelievable amount of variety available, with something to suit every budget and demand. Razer alone is certain to have something for you, and it could be their most recent offering.
The Razer Barracuda is a series of three headsets that includes a cheap variant as well as two higher-end models. The one we have here is the Razer Barracuda, which is the middle of the three. The Barracuda X is the entry-level model, while the Barracuda Pro is the all-star performer.
Razer Barracuda Pricing and Availability
The Razer Barracuda will be available for $160 starting May 31 via Razer’s own store and third-party retailers like Best Buy. If you’re interested in the Barracuda X or Barracuda Pro, you may order them from the same merchants starting May 31.
The Barracuda X will set you back $100, while the Barracuda Pro will set you back $250. All three are cross-platform, although none of them support the Xbox-specific wireless protocols.
Razer Barracuda pricing and availability
The Razer Barracuda will be available for $160 starting May 31 via Razer’s own store and third-party retailers like Best Buy. If you’re interested in the Barracuda X or Barracuda Pro, you may order them from the same merchants starting May 31.
The Barracuda X will set you back $100, while the Barracuda Pro will set you back $250. All three are cross-platform, although none of them support the Xbox-specific wireless protocols.
Razer Barracuda Specs
| Razer Barracuda | |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Drivers | Customized dynamic 50mm driver |
| Connection type | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless USB-C dongleBluetooth 5.23.5 mm |
| Ear cushions | Flowknit fabricMemory foam |
| Microphone frequency response | 100 Hz – 10 kHz |
| Microphone pickup pattern | Omnidirectional |
| THX Spatial Audio | Supported on Windows 10 64-bit and above |
| Battery life | Up to 40 hours |
| Weight | 300g (0.75lb) |
| Price | $160 |
Design and Features
- Subtle design, taking inspiration from the Opus headphones.
- No RGB!
- Supports wireless over 2.4GHz via USB-C dongle or Bluetooth 5.2
I’ve had a lot of experience with Razer headsets. While they are usually excellent headsets, they also have the appearance of a gaming headset. I also have a pair of Razer Opus X headphones that I adore, and it’s not just because they’re lime green. Although Razer does an excellent job with acoustics, no one wants to go outside with a Kraken on their head.
So, when compared to the Opus, you can see Razer’s design direction. This is a gaming headset that resembles a high-end pair of headphones rather than a garish, “see at me” jumble of RGB and massive ear cups. Apart from the power LED, nothing on the Barracuda lights up at all. This gaming headset has an elegance and refinement to it that I really like. Read more; Eargo 6 hearing aid review: A tiny taste Earbud
The Razer Barracuda also receives bonus points for supporting nearly every platform imaginable wirelessly. With the exception of Xbox. On Xbox, you can’t go wireless, but Razer offers a 3.5mm connection to connect to your controller. You have two options for wifi use, and you can utilise both of them at the same time.
Quality Sound for Games, Movies, and Music
- Integrated microphone rather than a traditional boom mic.
- The microphone quality is a bit poor.
- Sound quality is excellent, with plenty of customizations.
- THX Spatial Audio for Windows PC users.
The greatest difference between the Razer Barracuda and the more costly Barracuda Pro is in sound. The Pro version adds hybrid ANC, more THX awesomeness, and better drivers for an extra $90.
The normal Barracuda, on the other hand, is no slouch. The headset is powered by Razer’s TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers, and the PC version includes THX Spatial Audio. This isn’t a new feature of the Barracuda, but it is one of the distinguishing characteristics that set it apart from other headphones.
On the desktop, Razer Synapse allows you to customize your settings, but there’s also a mobile app that allows you to fine-tune it from your phone. Synapse is required for THX Spatial Audio to function, although it will happily sit in the background. Read also; Samsung The Freestyle Review: Ultra-portable Projector
In terms of sound, I’m quite impressed. This is the first headset I’ve tested against music and movies rather than gaming in a long time, and it holds up against the Opus headphones.
The sound is loud and clean, with plenty of low end if that’s what you desire. When it comes to gaming, Spatial Audio’s directional information is outstanding, and the overall sound stage is amazing. It’s immersive, transmitting every explosion and shooty bang bang while yet managing more subtle sounds. I’m especially taken aback by how clear the audio in racing games appears to be. When playing F1, for example, it’s easy to tell which side of the car a noise is coming from.
Who should buy a Razer Barracuda?
- You should buy the Razer Barracuda if you play on PC, mobile, Nintendo Switch or even Stadia
- You shouldn’t buy the Razer Barracuda if you’re an Xbox player as it doesn’t support the right wireless protocol.
- The Barracuda pulls double duty for anyone who also wants a great pair of wireless headphones for music.
The Razer Barracuda gaming headset is a fascinating device. On the one hand, it’s comfortable, it sounds amazing, and it has a battery life of up to 40 hours. THX Spatial Audio will appeal to competitive gamers, and everyone will appreciate the ability to use this headset as a regular pair of headphones without appearing like a knucklehead.
Razer’s support for virtually every platform, including one that might easily be mistaken for an accident, has piqued people’s interest. Because USB-C is the new standard, you can obtain the finest wireless audio performance from almost any device thanks to that easy function on the dongle. Sorry for the inconvenience, Xbox.
