Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth – Lightweight – 40mm Drivers – Detachable Mic – 50 Hr Battery – Black

7 reviews for Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth – Lightweight – 40mm Drivers – Detachable Mic – 50 Hr Battery – Black

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   Lord of the butters – 4 months ago

   Way better than reviews make it out to be. No need to look elsewhere. Crazy good microphone.
   I was looking for essentially the best bluetooth mic I could get for work. A boom mic would be the minimum requirement for me, because you need the mic physically close to your mouth, so it had to be some sort of gaming headset. After that, I looked for mic sound tests and all that.So, you’ll watch reviews and hear soundtests for the mic, and you’ll think it sounds kinda bad on bluetooth. Plus some of the negative reviews on Amazon would make you concerned on the build quality. Even using the USB C dongle, other headsets like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro or the Hyperspeed are significantly better.Well, take this from an audiophile: I tried these first hand and they are great. From the build quality, the mic quality and ability to not pick up background noise, all the way to the sound quality on bluetooth. I was under the impression that I was going to settle for a mediocre mic, and thankfully that’s not the case at all. This mic is up there with a desktop boom mic, and sounds better than my $150 Logi Pro X. Your voice comes across clear and crisp without background noise, even if you speak at a low volume.The default EQ preset is garbage, but download the EQ app and set the preset to music or do your own custom preset, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. They also feel super solid though I’ll have to break them in for a bit. So far, I love them. I’m glad I didn’t go for the more expensive BlackShark hyperspeed. If these ever break on me, I’m more likely to buy them again than not. Sound clarity / definition is definitely good, comparable to quality open-backs like Sennheiser’s. Sadly Razer uses a trash EQ by default, but nothing that can’t be fixed by the user.These can get “bust-your-eardrums” loud, if necessary. The thing itself is not uncomfortable and does not put a ton of pressure on your skull, but with time and use it gets gradually more comfortable.I love how well-built they are. They are lightweight, but not in a cheap way. Razer is slowly earning me as a loyal customer, this is my third device from them and it’s a hit like the others. First two being the Kiyo Pro webcam and the Siren V2 X mic.One tip for Discord regardless of device or headset: Disable echo cancellation, It only causes problems.The auto call switching feature is a nice add-on, and the USB-C dongle works on your phone if you want, even with a case on, as long as it’s not a very thick case.10/10, I hope Razer doesn’t abandon this product line (at this price) and they continue to make newer / better iterations years down the line.EDIT: I ended up downloading Wavelet on my phone and using an AutoEQ profile specific to the 2022 Barracuda X. I couldn’t be happier, sound clarity and quality improved a lot. (If you wanna do this and previously used the Razer app to set an EQ preset, go back to that app, connect the headset, and change it back to default. Otherwise the AutoEQ won’t work properly).

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   Amber Marcum – 4 months ago

   Best Sub $100 Headset
   If you are wondering if this is a good headset, the answer is yes, and you should buy it. Keep reading if you want the details.I watched hours of YouTube reviews looking for the wireless headset that would strike a perfect balance between build, sound, and mic quality. My previous set was a Logitech G432 wired headset. It suffered from poor build quality (you could hear plastic creaking when you turn your head) and the normal wired-headset issues (restricted mobility, a cable that gets tangled etc).The Barracuda X is an amazing deal for the money.- Sound Quality: Great. I’m not an audiophile, I know literally nothing about music. So if you’re similar then you’ll love these. If you know a lot about sound and music you’ll probably think they are a little heavy on the bass, but still good. at least that’s what a lot of reviews said. If you’re an average joe like me you won’t care.- Mic Quality: Awesome. I know some reviews have complained this is a weak point but I’m telling you the mic quality is stellar for a wireless set. Of all the mic tests I listened to on YouTube this set was the best. It even sounded better than some $200 sets!- Build Quality: Great. There is no plastic creaking sound when you’re handling them or turning your head while wearing them. They feel very light but still “solidly” built. They don’t look like a gamer headset so you can take them on trips or public places without worrying about standing out or looking like a weirdo.- Comfort: Awesome. I have a small head and they fit amazing. Not too tight, not too loose.- Battery Life: the 50hr battery life is no joke. I have used them frequently (1-5hrs a day) after the first charge and have not needed to recharge them a week later.- Connectivity: I had no issues using the 2.5ghz, Bluetooth, or 3.5mm jack. The mic quality was best with the 2.5ghz, and suffered a bit with the Bluetooth, which is to be expected.Summary: If, like me, you are wading through a proverbial ocean of headset options and not sure which one is the best value, then just get these and you’ll be happy. This headset checks all the boxes.

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   I̱aki Р4 months ago

   La verdad llevo casi un mes con los audífonos y los puedo recomendar al 100%. Soy un jugador casual de pc y la verdad me gusta mucho tanto el sonido como el micrófono. Pero lo que más me gustó fue su batería, me duró aproximadamente 2 semanas de uso diario. Otro punto a destacar es lo fácil que puedes cambiar de 2.4 a bluetooth, esto sirve mucho para recibir llamadas o simplemente ponerte a ver TikToks en los que carga tu partida.

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   Izchel A. – 4 months ago

   Pese a que son de plástico son resistentes, cómodos y se ven de calidad, no son muy pesados, (yo paso 8hrs con ellos) y no me cansan en extremo; hasta ahora no he tenido quejas del micrófono y el volumen es adecuado. El sonido es nítido y agradable (los uso para trabajo así que no puedo opinar mucho en juego) pero incluso la música se siente prístina. La pila dura bastante y me gusta que pueda cambiarse entre la entrada C, entrada 3.5 y el bluetooth, viene con todos sus accesorios y personalmente el color me gusta. La cancelación de ruido pasiva no es tan buena en un entorno ruidoso pero sirve bien en condiciones normales. En general me gustan y han cumplido con su función, no son tan calurosos pero después de un rato es notorio que tampoco son taaaan frescos. Supongo que eso depende de cada persona, en general no están mal pero me parece que por un precio como el que tienen podrían ofrecer algo más.

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   Francisco Martinez Barrios – 4 months ago

   Buena calidad y precio.

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   Nick – 4 months ago

   El audio es excelente, la Opción para cambiar de 2.4 a Bluetooth es muy útil para pasar de la computadora al celular, la batería dura bastante, aproximadamente 32 horas, su construcción es muy buena pero se sienten frágiles, son muy cómodos y no generan calor, el diseño es elegante y discreto, no parecen audífonos gamer lo cual es bueno si quieres llevarlos a la calle para escuchar música, también se pueden conectar mediante cable 3.5mm y tienen un extensor para usb c, los recomiendo solo si el precio está en los $2,000 MXN o menos, de no ser así hay otras opciones de otras marcas

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   Steffen LT – 4 months ago

   I’m deeply impressed by this product. I’m no audiophile, but do own multiple other nice headphones and office headsets.Construction quality seems great. Its all plastic (steel headband adjuster) but feels really solid. Matte finish. Considering the wireless connectivity and microphone and battery, they are impressively lightweight.The 2.4GHz usb-c dongle is critical here. I value low-latency video meetings so plain Bluetooth is not an option. (too much lag) But its also great to be able to take cell phone calls with them and also use for music-only via Bluetooth.Extremely comfortable. Like, wow. The ear cubs are exceptionally deep and large. I have large ears and fit easily within the cups such that all the clamping pressure is distributed on the skull/neck/jaw. Clamping force is medium. I have some lighter headsets, and some stronger ones. Riding a bike would be a stretch, but just sitting in the office I choose to stretch them out a bit to lessen the clamp.Audio is awesome. Bass heavy with sharp mids. They feel incredibly… spacious? Something about the physicality of the set makes the stereo separation beyond compare. It sounds really really good imo. And you can adjust with a THX or a third party app to make the EQ flatter if needed. External sound isolation is good too. I vastly preferred these for music compared to the Blackshark v2 X.Microphone is ok. Without adjustment I found the gain simply too high. But speaking softly, and turning the input level (on PC) down a bit, its pretty good. Very localized pickup. I also predominantly use these in MS Teams which has built-in noise suppression which I turn up to “High”. In un-altered side by side comparison to the “Blackshark v2 X USB”, the Blackshark is obviously lower and also clearer. Probably a better mic. But the Barracuda X will suffice for my workplace meetings and phone calls. (I have relatively high standards for this btw, 80% of headset mics are unacceptable imo) I somewhat miss having a rotating mic boom but having them detachable is the next best thing.Comes with all the cables you might need – all proprietary branded with integrated rubber straps. No carry case.They do not work with the Razer Synapse app (neither does the Blackshark X USB) which seems like a purposeful disabling for this “X” model. It does work with the Razer THX sound app but that has a $ cost and doesn’t control the microphone.For the price I think its a surprising high performing product. From the packaging to the included cables to the audio, comfort, mic, and connectivity, it all speaks of quality. Well done Razer.

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