Customer Ratings & Reviews

All software up to date and no issues with my PC, audio cutting out/causing distortions. It seems to turn off and back on randomly. Googling shows this is a common issue with this headset and people don't get help on the Razer forums with it. Bought this in August 2025 and it's only January 2026 and it's pretty much useless.

Its a good headphone around less than 200$ i think

I think most people who buy from Razer are pretty aware of what they're getting at this point: Blinky lights, good quality hardware, and lots of customizability. In this, at least, the Barracuda X does very little to rock the boat. It is a versatile, comfortable, well performing headset that should be seriously considered for your next gaming setup. First let's start with the key feature of any Razer device: the RGB. Each earcup is divided into six programmable lighting zones, allowing for a variety of different effects to be programmed in. The Razer RGB utility isn't the easiest one out there to use but it is one of the most capable overall, making it very easy to integrate into a larger RGB setup. Moving past the lighting though, the headset has quite a lot to offer. The included wireless dongle is designed for USB-C, but comes with an adapter to use USB-A. In both configurations I found audio quality to be excellent. Even with a variety of other wireless peripherals I experienced no issues with syncing or dropouts, the surround sound effects were convincing, and battery life was quite good. For comfort, again I have to give the Barracuda X top marks. It seems well sized for larger heads, and fits comfortably around the ears. It does tend to heat up after a while, a problem that most high end headsets have, but I had no issue wearing it for several hours at a time. The removable boom mic can't quite compare to the convenience you get with designs offering flip up or retractable designs, particularly when you need to rapidly mute/unmute in chat, but makes up for it with superior adjustability. How much of an advantage that is will likely come down to personal preference for most, but speaking for myself I found it an acceptable trade.

The Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless Gaming Headset has exceeded my expectations. I have a couple of more expensive gaming headsets that sound really good so when I got these I was not expecting them to sound as good as those. However, to my surprise, the Razer Barracuda X Chroma Headphones sound very good. When I tested all of my gaming headphones they sounded the best. They have more volume yet still sound very crisp and clear with good low-end clear vocals and nice highs. Now I am wondering why the others cost more and they do not even have the RGB lighting like the Chromas. I have used them for chat and phone calls and they worked great for that as well. However, there is something going on with the mic as others have stated. I did a test where I made a phone call to my wife and at first, she said I sounded a little off but when I walked away from my phone everything cleared up. This leads me to believe the phone mic was still picking up my voice along with the mic on the headphones causing reverberation. I have not had time ti isolate the issue but it has to be a software issue. This has never happened with any of my other Bluetooth headphones or earbuds so it must be something on Razer's end. I am thinking this may be causing problems with PC’s and Consoles as well but I am not sure yet. I would just suggest making sure any other mics are off when using them. You can also be connected to your PC or console and your phone at the same time which is nice. These are very good headphones for the price that are very comfortable and lightweight. Not only that they look great and definitely punch above their class if you are going off of price.

I got these because I wanted a set of headphones for my son to game with on the computer that were similar to my older razer headphones that were a bit of a upper model, but not going to bust the budget. My other set is going on 2.5 years old and work well, the build on these seem to be solid and also light. There is a soft cloth like texture to the earpad portion on these that make them very breathable, unlike some of my standard headphones that have pleather/vinyl covering that get very hot and I get sweaty. I can wear these for hours and not complain of sweating ears. These are in a fair price point and the performance on then is very good. They connected right away with the 2.4ghz dongle. And the volume control on it worked right away. The sound is very adequate, can get very loud. These have the capability of 7.1 surround, and I used it and it works well, you get fairly good directional sound, but I uninstalled it only because it keeps the controls easier for my son to use (one less speaker system to sort through when changing from headphones to speakers). Plus, he felt it made no difference to him with and without it. For me, I can tell, but I also like the idea of simplicity. I deduct no points for our preference, it works. The color changing lights work well, easy to change in the app. The mic quality is good. Overall I do feel these are at a good price point for quality and functionality. I have had experience with sets ½ the cost and ⅔ the cost and they work well, but these do feel more comfortable the sound is better. I do reccomend these.

I've been an owner of other Razer gaming items and headsets, so I had an expectation. The Barracuda X Chroma Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset with 6 Zone Earcup Lighting is a good headset for all your gaming needs. Sound is crisp and clear. The simulated 7.1 sound is accurate. You can literally hear someone sneaking up on you in-game. Quality of sound is good, though I would not recommend these for audiophiles. There's some distortion with bass, and a tinny sound with the high trebles. Gaming you wont notice and is not a detractor. The lights are fun, but do reduce battery life. With the lights on, you can still get a full day of gaming/watching tv, etc. You'll get at least 25 hours of gaming with the lights on, and about 55 or so hours with the lights off. Possibly more but I didn't push it. These are very comfortable gaming headphones. Lightweight and very adjustable. Another great thing for gaming is there is no perceptible lag. You're hearing everything in real time not matter if you're on a PC, hand held gaming system like a Switch, or on a console. One detractor, and it's why there's 4 stars form me instead of 5 is the detachable microphone. When it works it's crystal clear. The issue is you have to make sure it's fully seated in the socket. Adjust it first, then leave it alone or you risk a poor connection. Took a while to figure out for me the issue. It's frustrating for team mates not to hear you, or hear lots of static. All in all a solid performer and would recommend.

I want to like it because its great when it works but I continually have to spend too much time messing with settings to get it to work properly everytime i want to play with voice chat in game. Not sure why or how but its either Bluetooth or the dongle connection that causes the issue. I had to stop using the nice when it works or doesnt cause me issues, audio enhancement THX feature.

These are some decent headphones. They come with a decent number of cables and other accessories. The additional accessories in the box included a braided 60W cable, a USB-C to 2.4 GHz adapter for PC and mobile, and a USB-A to USB-C adapter for devices without a USB-C port. It would be nice if they included an adapter since most computers don't support fast charging at 60W, but it makes sense that one isn't included. The first time I put them on, I was surprised at how comfortable they were. I played some videos and also loved the sound quality. I also love how the microphone is detachable since I have a separate microphone. The main problem I have with this, however, is not the audio quality or comfort. It's the fact that using these made my head hurt within 5 minutes. Even though I regularly use Bluetooth earphones, something about these headphones gave me a headache. I'm not sure if that's a one-off thing with me, but if you're sensitive to wireless products then definitely don't purchase these unless you're planning on using the wired option. Overall, these are a decent pair of comfortable headphones with some minor quirks.

I'll start this by saying i'm a huge razer fan and i have been using their product dating back to 2013. This headset is extremely poorly made the audio was choppy from first use the mic is nearly unusable overall complete garbage buy a different headset for the price

No bass would recommend to a kid but for an adult no

Mic is not that good and audio quality does not sound good

Can wireless really work as well as a wired headset? If you’re Razer, you’ll make sure these can. The set comes with a USB-C adapter operating on 2.4Ghz to ensure all the bandwidth you need is available. If you don’t have a spare C port, there’s also a USB-A converter included. To go portable, these also have a Bluetooth connection which sounds near (but not quite) as good. There’s no active noise cancellation, but they still do a decent job of blocking out ambient sounds. Razer includes a license for their virtual 7.1 audio software. I used the set up with Forza and while watching a movie. Both experiences left me totally immersed in what I was involved in. I have a nice widescreen curved monitor which fills my vision, so the headset added to the experience. The microphone is easily adjustable and picks up voice well while rejecting other background sounds. No concerns at all from those on the other side of the line! It wouldn't be a gaming set without lights. Razer’s app makes you create an account to use any of the features. There’s easy logins connected with popular social media apps, which makes linking your accounts with Razer easy. Setting up the lights can only be done if the headset is connected with the included dongle, but it works really well when it’s all put together. There’s a number of presets to choose from for different light shows. Razer also has a studio app, allowing for custom designs for your close ups. Razer’s family of gaming accessories continues to expand. The Barracuda Chroma X is a lightweight, wireless option which gives a little flair and a lot of functionality. If the software was a little friendlier, this would be an unqualified hit. I hope Razer makes the fixes which are needed so everyone can enjoy.

I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this headset has been. In the past, all the wireless headsets with RGB lighting have had pretty middling battery life. I was impressed by how long the battery lasts on this headset, even with the lights on. Considering I have a tendency to forget to put everything on the charger on a daily basis, this has been really helpful with keeping my gaming sessions from getting disrupted. As far as other aspects of the headset go, I haven't come up with anything I particularly dislike. The microphone is decent quality, I've had no issues with signal dropping whether on Bluetooth or the USB adapter, and it's fairly comfortable and doesn't hurt my ears. The ear cups do a decent job at muffling external sound. One thing I found really interesting about this headset is that it doesn't seem to have it's own volume. Adjusting the volume wheel brings up the volume adjustment indicator on Windows, for instance. I've never really been a fan of having to keep track of multiple volume wheels, and I tend to reach for different ones depending on what I'm doing, so having them linked like that is really nice. Overall, I like this headset, and I would absolutely recommend it; especially for someone who prefers to have all the volume knobs linked together. That's just a really nice feature.

The Razer - Barracuda X Chroma Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming Headset is an absolutely fantastic wireless gaming headset. Razer does not sacrifice quality audio in any way on this new headset. Let's start with the ergonomics of this headset. The clamping force of the headset is just right. I even sometimes forget that I am wearing it while I am gaming that is how comfortable it is. The padding is nice and fits all sizes of ears, especially mine which are huge. Moving down to the connectivity. It is powered by a tiny wireless USB-C dongle, with the ability to adapt to USB-A if your device doesn't support USB-C. The design of the headset is sleek and professional. The microphone audio is pretty good for a wireless headset, by no means will it replace a dedicated studio mic but for game communications it is more than enough! The audio quality of the Barracuda X is fantastic. The power of the drivers in each ear had me actually needing to turn down the audio sometimes because it was too loud. The spatial awareness especially while playing an FPS game was incredible and helped me get even better situational awareness! All in all this is a a reliable choice for a new gaming headset and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for one!

I am going to assume that the good folks over at Razer have made no attempt at thinking about the size of the people who use their gear. I'm kidding. Still having flashbacks from their gaming controller. 😉 The headset feels pretty good. Played a few hours of Ghost Recon Breakpoint and didn't really notice them on my head after a while. They sound great and the mic is decent. No one complained about it. My old mic was hot garbage so it was noticeable when I was using a new one. These are built well, they don't feel like they were thrown together as a cash grab. The RGB is cool I guess. Not a selling point for me but I am sure it will be for others. I use these with my cellphone to listen to music and watch movies and I am impressed by the quality then as well. A EQ is always handy to have in a pinch to tweak them though. Battery life is good but I don't have the RGB on so battery life for those who like the lights will definitely vary. Overall I would recommend picking these up. They are lightweight and sound good.

Stopped working after 2 months does not connect to my monitor or tv.

Cheap mic it really bad it other then that is pretty okay devics

To say I have owned a lot of headsets would be like saying water is wet. I've owned more headsets than I can even recall, and gaming headsets chief among them, so impressing me is difficult in this area. Packaging: To start, packaging is as expected, it's standard razer green with an image of the headset. It includes the wireless dongle with an adapter for type-C to type-A USB for different platforms, a detachable mic, and a charging cable. Setup: Set up is staightforward, as it needs to be, since it's designed for use with many platforms. If you're using the headset with a phone you can connect via bluetooth and control the colors with the app. If you connect to your computer you can connect via bluetooth or the USB dongle and control the colors with Razer Synapse or Razer Audio. Use: The big thing they push with this is the ease of switching audio. There's a button on the side that switches it from 2.4GHz to Bluetooth and the capability of having both connected at once for 'convenience'. I'm not sure who out there does this but I don't and I don't know anyone that does, but I'm also not a console gamer, so maybe someone that switches between consoles or from PC to console would find that useful, I just don't. The audio quality itself is outstanding, the 7.1 audio inside the earcups gives you a true sense of positional awareness in games that can utilize it (I can tell when someone is coming from whichever direct in Counter-Strike... Yes it might be an older game, but it still helps). Setting the colors is easy and it ties into the entire Razer ecosystem, so syncing it up to the other Razer devices is seamless. I already had Razer Synapse on my PC due to using a Razer mouse and keyboard. I will say in the use that I don't love the detachable microphone, it's long and it gets in the way and it's one more piece that might get lost. Many of the headsets these days have fold up mics that wont get lost and dont feel like they are in the way. The audio from it is good, others say I sound clean through it, I just don't like the style. There is one confusing piece for me with this headset. Razer owns THX, yet this headset isn't THX certified, which feels like a miss for me. The THX name carries a lot of weight in the audio world and for them to not make their own device up to the certification seems off. That said it does have 7.1 audio built in the cups and it sounds great... Again just an oddity. Overall: It's not a bad headset, the audio from it is good, but I don't love the detachable mic and the missing THX is odd. That said, if you know what you're getting in to and the switchable audio connection is useful to you, then it's likely a good option.

I've been using the Razer Barracuda X Chroma for a week and the sound quality is pretty good for a gaming headset. The Razer TriForce drivers do deliver. They provide a well-balanced sound profile that's great for gaming but also holds up well for music and movies. The bass is pretty deep and driving without being too overwhelming. Explosions and gunshots have a satisfying bottom to them, but they don't drown out other important audio cues like footsteps or speech. In the midrange, voices come through clear and not tinny. The highs are detailed without being harsh, adding a nice high flavor to the overall sound. The sound isolation is decent for a gaming headset. It won't block out everything, but it does a good job of muffling background noise, helping you stay focused on your game or music. It doesn’t have active noise cancellation which i think should be included, even if it’s rudimentary, especially at this value level. More on this in a second. Music-wise, these headphones perform better than I expected. They handle different genres well, from bass-heavy dub and funk to more nuanced acoustic pieces. The sound signature is slightly V-shaped, which means the bass and treble are a bit emphasized compared to the mids. This makes for an exciting listen, especially for pop and rock tracks, but it’s not that good for me in contemporary orchestral, movie soundtracks, or classical. This can mean the more cinematic background music may make you crank up your volume. Audiophiles might find some more nitpicks, for most gamers and casual listeners, the Razer Barracuda X Chroma delivers a sound quality that's pretty good. Latency: not much latency at all over bluetooth wireless, but you can still “feel” it. If you want to decrease the latency, just use the 2.4 dongle that comes with the headset. I wish that Bluetooth was faster, but we live with it. I WISH that these headsets today would quit not including a 3.5 jack. Why not? It’s ancient and cheap technology that most people really really like! Ok, at the end of the day, if you are a Razer enthusiast or you want to be because of the LED color control through Synapse or the Chroma studio, this is your new headset. You don’t give up much to get really nice nice bling. Because I have a Razer Laptop, a Razer TB Dock, and a Razer mouse, it’d be crazy for me NOT to get these.

Overall – I was not impressed with this, nothing really stood out as well as I would have expected something in this price range to have a key feature that separates it from the others, that said overall nothing I dislike but nothing that jumps out as better than others. Touch and feel – I will say these were very comfortable, the memory foam is a nice touch. They did feel solid however a bit concerned about the longevity of the band with constant use. Setup/Connections – they connect automatically to my PS and I was able to get them to connect to my computer with the USB dongle and phone via Bluetooth. All pretty much self-explanatory. Functionality – Let's start with the sound – it was OK nothing I can really point to to say I didn’t like but nothing that really stood out. I did have to make some adjustments in the app that helped. I would recommend using the computer app vs the mobile – there seemed to be more control in the computer app – that said it may be that they are in the mobile app just not as obvious. Next the mic – not much I can say – it’s crap – it's useable if it’s all you have but be ready for your friends to complain and housemates to tell you to stop streaming. Battery life – I charged it every night and found no issues with the battery life. Other – The lighted ear cup is kinda cool but really of little value in gameplay. Overall I would give this a 3-star rating again outside of the mic there’s nothing I really dislike just nothing I really like. I think at this price point there are better headsets available.