Customers express satisfaction with the Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset's sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Many appreciate its lightweight design, compatibility with multiple platforms, and the value for its price. Positive feedback also highlights the strong bass response and convenient USB-C connectivity. While some minor drawbacks were not mentioned, the overall user experience appears to be quite positive.
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Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
These Headphones Will Make Your Life Better.
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Absolutely wonderful, never broke only died when I forget to charge them for a week but that’s my own fault so I can’t complain. Great sound quality and comfortable to wear for hours at a time. Buy these headphones to live a changed life, when you wear these headphones you become the BRO. Bro can see John Cena Bro knows the last number of infinity Bro knows where parallel lines meet Bro did 9/11 and lived Bro told his mom when to give birth Bro drinks soup with chopsticks Bro knows all the digits of Pi Bro knows what the fox says Bro was born 30th of February Bro knows what 0 divided by 0 is Bro gives the therapist advice Bro receive tips from the waiter Bro tells his watch the hour Bro got milk for his father Bro gives the teacher homework Bro gives up rick astley Bro tells his barber he didn't like the cut Bro eat cereals with water Bro knows Victoria's secret Bro knows who asked Bro named his grandparents Bro tells his parents to clean his the room Bro tells his mom to wash the dishes Bro know what da dog doin Bro goes to the gym and the treadmills do push-ups Bro knows what Amber Heard Bro United the states Bro can see air Bro cuts his barber's hair Bro goes to Mc Donald and the ice machines starts working. YOU WILL KNOW ALL OF THIS WHEN YOU BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset, Definitely worth it for PS5
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Headset Great Sound, Good Battery Life, definitely recommend it, was a great buy, an even better buy at $50, bought the Xbox Series X Version for $50 as well, both are great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great with Android USB C
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Music sound is good but not great but I have high standards. I use the Barracuda X mostly for Zoom/ Teams calls but if I want to use with my phone I just plug the USB C adapter to the phone and don't have to think about Bluetooth pairing. Works instantly with a better range than Bluetooth
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pretty decent headset. The sound and quality is up to par with the price. One thing I noticed is that the fitment gets wonky pretty quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
LOVE the Headset - HATE the Dongle
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While suspiciously similar to the (older and cheaper) Steelseries Arctic 1, Razer’s Barracuda X is a great headset - so long as you are not bothered by the dongle (which is required for the wireless functionality).
The headset is affordable, lightweight, produces balanced sound, is comfortable to wear (even with glasses), very simple to control, has great battery life, a stellar microphone, and is compatible with nearly every device (except for iPhones) - But, I absolutely hate being tied to the dongle. Apparently the Hyperspeed Wireless technology has virtually no latency - which makes it technically better for gaming compared to Bluetooth. Bluetooth, however, is universally compatible with nearly every product that produces audio and it doesn’t require a dongle.
The dongle plugs into a USB-C port, but it is so wide that it blocks the other inputs on a laptop (see attached picture). To solve this issue, Razer has included a USB-A to USB-C extension cable. The added cable does ensure that the dongle doesn’t block other ports, but makes the dongle bulky. I would honestly rather have a Bluetooth connection as it would GREATLY improve the convenience of the Barracuda X.
...Bluetooth headsets are able to connect to multiple devices - which means that while you are gaming, you can also connect to your phone and listen to music, or accept phone calls. With the Barracuda X, you only have a single audio connection - which is really too bad. The headset design is low profile enough that it can actually pass as a pair of stereo headphones - instead of being the average bulky gaming headset that makes the wearer look like an air traffic controller. If the dongle was not required for wireless use, the Barracuda X could be the only headphones I need for home and for travel.
For a headset that is only used primarily in one location, or with one device - I do absolutely recommend the Barracuda X. But, if you want a single headset for multi-use that will travel with you - I believe that a Bluetooth headset is a better option.
- CONS:
- Requires a dongle for wireless functionality
- No Active Noise Cancelation
- Ear cups are rather small
- Ear cups are shallow so ears press against the inside fabric
- No cooling gel used in the padding
- Ear cup padding is not replaceable
- No official iPhone support
- No built in audio controls other than Play/Pause
- No Bluetooth functionality
- Cannot connect to multiple devices at once
- No battery meter / indicator
- 3.5 mm cord has no microphone or controls built in
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A fancy headset with great functionality and sound
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A headset worthy of quality with the capability of connecting to many products! From Bluetooth, to wireless card, even to wired!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming mom
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My son likes it, says sound quality is good compared to others .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lightweight with wide range of compatibilty
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I have had the pleasure of owning and using a large variety of gaming headsets – the Razer Barracuda X makes my 9th I believe. However, these are only my second pair of wireless headsets. My first wireless headphones are my Plantronics Rig 800HD, which I have been using as my daily drivers for 3 years now. I have come to appreciate the mobility of wireless headphones in the last year and a half while being WFH and virtual learning for my two younger kids. Something about being able to maintain a chat on my basement computer while making sandwiches upstairs for my kids is really convenient. Usually this extra freedom comes with some tradeoffs – added weight, reduced features compared to wired sets of similar price, and compatibility. I’ve have found this isn't necessarily the case for the Barracuda’s.
Build Quality/Design
The Barracuda X has a pretty standard closed back design with a detachable mic boom and a few on-body controls. The headset uses a traditional headband with leatherette wrapped foam padding (about 3/8-1/2” thick). The earcups are wrapped in a breathable nylon mesh. Each earcup is able to rotate – they rotate inwards slightly to better fit different head shapes and can lay flat when rotating outwards (keeps the mic from hitting the other earcup when rotating like this). The headset itself is fairly lightweight (250g) – maybe a touch lighter than my Rigs. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap and the fit and finish is good – no sharp points, or unfinished edges. One thing I always look out for is if the headphones creak when you put them on, but the Barracuda’s don’t show any hint of that. The earcups are mated to the headband with a metal strap that adjusts for different head sizes – pretty standard.
The left earcup holds all of the controls/ports – power, mute, volume wheel, mic port, USB C charging port, and 3.5mm port. The mic port is also a 3.5mm but it has a different opening – circle with a flat on one side that acts as a guide for the mic. Included in the box are all of the connection cables. The charge cable (USB A to USB C), 5ft long 3.5mm (male-male) audio cable, extension cable (USB A male to USB C female), and the USB C wireless adapter. Each of the cords comes with an attached rubber cable wrap to bundle the cord up. Each cord appears to be well made, but are just jacketed in a textured rubber – no braid or anything like that. The 3.5mm cable utilizes TRRS connectors on both ends – the headphone side is a straight connector, and the device side is a 90° connector. If this cable ever gets damaged or lost you could replace it with an off the shelf cable without any problem. The box also includes a pretty nice setup/user guide which is somewhat rare these days.
The volume control is a scroll wheel with stops (it doesn’t spin infinitely in either direction). This control only affects the headset and doesn’t adjust the sound output of the device. I’m used to wireless headphones/earbuds controlling the overall system volume, not just the headphones volume. The power button has multiple functions. If connected to a phone or PC you can use the power button to play/pause a song (single press), answer an incoming call or hang up (single press), skip track (double press), previous track (triple press). These button presses are very responsive and easy to execute which is nice for a change. Turning on the headset requires pressing and holding the power button for a few seconds, and once on a tone plays through the speakers. Powering off is the same method, but a different tone plays. The headset auto shuts off after some period of time if nothing is playing or using the headset (maybe 20 min).
Comfort
The design of the Barracuda X lends itself to long term comfort. The lightweight design and soft padded earcups keep them comfortable for long sessions. The earcups breathability kept my ears from feeling hot/sweaty. The headband is wide enough to spread out the load and keeps it from producing a pressure band across the top of my head. Overall the Barracuda’s could comfortably be worn for hours at a time without feeling any fatigue or discomfort.
Compatibility
One of the big selling points of the Barracuda is its broad compatibility. Using the USB C dongle its compatible with Android phones, the Switch, PS4/5 (with included USB extension adapter cable), and PC (extension cable might be needed unless a USB C port is available). Using the 3.5mm cable the headphones expand their compatibility to Xbox and any other devices that carry a 3.5mm jack. The only area the Barracuda X doesn’t cover is Bluetooth connectivity.
Sound
The Barracuda X’s come with a single, preloaded EQ. There is no adjustability on this front outside of controlling the EQ’s on the source device.
Moving on from that the headphones employ Razer’s 40mm Triforce drivers. 40mm is a fairly standard driver size in most of today’s headphones and usually translates to small, but punchy bass, good mids, and highs. Playing music or games that employ a lot of low/rumbly bass the drivers are a little lacking, which I have found is the norm unless you go to 50mm drivers. This is more or less what I found while using the Barracuda’s for music and games. Playing FNF the headphones kept up well with the music/beat and remained crisp. I played a lot of Halo and Wreckfest on PC, and those games sounded great. Footsteps were as sharp and easy to hear as the gunfire and grenade bangs. Even though the earcups aren’t perfect at noise isolation due to their material, they still blocked enough of the outside world to allow the finer details to come through (footsteps and movement sounds). Wreckfest played well with the abilities of the headset – engine noise, crashes, squealing tires were all replicated well.
For music reproduction the Barracuda’s worked great. Again, they are a limited by how deep/rumbly they can get but that only plays into some genre’s of music that I listen to. For the most part the music sounds great. Rock/pop both play well, and are on par with most of my headphones.
The edge the Barracuda’s have is they are light and comfortable enough to handle listening to music or playing games for long periods without needing to take a break.
Mic
The mic the Barracuda uses is on a detachable flexible boom with a somewhat large foam windscreen. The mic itself is setup to filter out as much background noise as possible while keeping your voice clear. I have a tower fan blowing right by me that the mic filtered out, and it even filtered out the sound of my semi-clacky keyboard. However, all of this filtering seems to come at the cost of me sounding quieter. On PC I can adjust my mic volume to boost my voice, but on my phone I don’t have that luxury. It’s not that I sound muted or anything, but when comparing to my other headsets I come across the quietest with the Barracuda’s.
The one thing that bums me out is the lack of side tone/mic monitoring. This is just a crucial feature to me nowadays. I have become accustom to it on my other headsets, and the ones that don’t have it don’t isolate my ears as well as the Barracuda’s. It’s almost like if you are going to do a good job of providing noise isolation, then you need to have a provision for sidetone. This should be absolutely doable with a wireless headset.
Other Thoughts
I wish the Barracuda’s came with a bag or case. There are so many cords, the dongle, and the mic that I can see something important getting easily lost. Thankfully I had a spare headset pouch I wasn’t using that these can now reside in.
I want to have a better battery indicator. With my Rig’s I can bump the power button really quick and it will tell me (via audio through the speakers) if my battery is high/med/low. With the Barracuda’s you only get informed when you are at <30% by the little status light on the back of the left earcup turning red. You are again alerted at <10% when the light starts to blink red. Both of these indications require you to remove the headset to check the little light. Just seems this could be handled better.
The volume wheel is precariously placed. I find myself accidentally scrolling it with my thumb just by taking the headset off or putting it back on. Either the wheel needs to be a little more resistive to accidental scrolls, or it needs to be relocated.
Conclusion
Overall, the Barracuda X’s provide a great value proposition for anyone looking for a solid headset platform with more compatibility than you normally get in a wireless setup. The headset is lightweight and comfortable, and they provide fairly good sound reproduction as well. The mic does a great job of filtering out background noise, so even in a noisy environment your voice will still be heard. I wish it had a couple of features (carry pouch, side tone), but none of them are dealbreakers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rzr-barracuda gaming headset review
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
really good if youre looking for a beginners gaming headset. Also doesnt hurt around the head.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razor headphones
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works on my pc and nintendo switch, Good wireless and wired connectivity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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I had the wired ones forever. I finally upgraded to witless and it’s just as amazing if not better. 10/10 would recommend. Not to mention they are super cute and the razer ears fit on them
This review is from Razer - Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and Android - Quartz
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Sounds Fine for the Price. But Poor Build.
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The sound was fine with this. Occasionally I would have connection issues but it must have been just my old laptop.
The quality of this has been terrible though. And no, I never dropped them. Have handled them carefully all through the time I use.
This review is from Razer - Barracuda X Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Android - Mercury
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razer - Barracuda X Wireless
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excelent quality! Bought them for my wife and she loves them!
This review is from Razer - Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and Android - Quartz
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top Notch
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My son said we gifted him the best choice with this headset. He says they are top notch!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love them
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Such a cute color and very comfy, overall feels pretty good. :D
This review is from Razer - Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and Android - Quartz
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Decent sounds, very comfortable
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I am always in need for gaming headsets due to the variety of platforms I can use it on. Living in a world of virtual meetings and online classes, it’s essential to have good sounds, microphone, and a sense of comfort for these long meetings. The Razer Barracuda is a nice entry for all of my needs, as I need cross platform: gaming, zoom, and entertainment.
I really enjoy the simplicity of these headsets. It is literally a “plug-in-play” device. Included is the usb-c receiver that you plug into your device. The headset will automatically pair up. This is so someone. Yes, you do lose a usb-c port and that is a struggle for devices that only have 1 or 2 ports. I used this for my Surface Pro 7 and Pixel Slate that has limited ports. My gaming computer does offer more connection so that is not a problem.
The sounds are decent. Bass is full and deep while the mids are clear. The over the ear cushion is a nice feel for my ears along with the cushioned headband. Microphone can be detached, which is nice for those moments you need to transport it in a bag. Included are a couple of usb cords for charging and plug-in for computers without a usb-c port, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack which is good for my XBox controller.
Overall, a nice sounding headset with great sounds and comfortable feel to it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good for online meeting
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
love to use this headset in the meeting, connected to laptop and working like a charm.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gift
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Sound good. Still need to be plugged into the ps5 for Bluetooth wireless.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Razr headset
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought for my nine year old. Plug and play easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super versatile gaming fun!
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Razer Barracuda X I found in my time of use very solid PC headphones I would easily recommend but there is so much more that makes the price way more compelling. With these headphones, there is a USB-C Dongle that you can use with a variety of consoles as well. This making headphones with the Nintendo Switch / Android / and a Playstation 5 as easy as plugging it in. I like what they have done with these new Barracuda X: the ease of use and its design to be as versatile as your gaming limits.
They come with a wireless USB-C Dongle for PC, Switch, and Android. For Playstation (and PCs without a USB-C) Don't worry, because you can still use these headphones with the provided USB-C to USB-A cord. There is an AUX cord for older devices with a headphone jack so your hardware is never left behind. Razer has taken care of every angle when it comes to your gaming needs for private listening. You have a detachable mic that is very clear with voice chatting, people were able to hear me clearly in matches of Overwatch.
For PS5 users, it's a great option to have for 3rd party headphones, They seem to be on par with the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset from Sony. The sound and Bass aren't strong but it's clear with a wide range of sound to hear footsteps and gunshots in the game you are playing. but I found these headphones way more comfortable than PULSE 3D, Barracuda X is lightweight and feels so good on the head. Cushions are nice and padded with the earcup feeling plush. Big thumbs up in that department to razer; even with the on-headset controls all of the buttons feel naturally placed in position from the volume rocker to the placement of the mute button. I can't tell you the countless times game manufacturers get this wrong. USB-C charges the headphones pretty rapidly.
For Switch Users, This is probably one of the best headphones to get. The USB-C dongle doesn't protrude out that far from the bottom part of the switch. As far as sound well it is as good as the Switch allows it to be. These are just a nice wireless option to have.
I mainly used these headphones on a Switch and a PC (Asus ROG M16) with Dolby Atmos activated and it was an amazing experience. I just think they are really great headphones in this price range. They sound good and they don't break the bank at all. They also look great and aren't too flashy with RGB or a wild light show. Design-wise they don't stand out much but they look nice with Razer branding on the headband glossy black.
After coming off using the Barracuda X, it's a headset that is or could be the only ideal multi-purpose headphones you'll need. They sound good, look fantastic, are lightweight, wireless, and work with many gaming devices. The bass is a little lacking but the headphones are overall just great if you are a gamer especially if you are using a Nintendo Switch. Razer made a good product and if you want great headphones that are affordable, these are a good model to start with.