Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset Review!
Razer just dropped a brand new wireless gaming headset with surround sound, the Barracuda X! Man oh man, it's pretty impressive for the $100 price tag. Let's check it all out in this review!
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Not buying it, a Baracuda killed Nemos mom and I cant forgive that
I knew a guy who messed with Nemo’s mom and he said the ocean was probably better off without her
#nemoforthestreets
fair
Top 10 anime deaths
@@IgorLima. nemo's mom*
The best thing about this headset is its mic’s ability to block wind noise. I have my stand fan right next to me and it can block like 80-90% of wind noise. Good job Razer 👍
it had good quality mic? I meant people can hear you really good?
@@mariuszstrzelecki3490 it gets the job done. average I’d say. only thing I’m impressed is its wind noise blocking capability
The mic has nothing to do with blocking wind noise. It blocks wind noise because of that mic condom (the fuzzy thing at the end of the mic).
@@wasabininja3494 yes the mic cover helps a lot but I tested without the mic cover also able to block some wind noise albeit not as good as with mic cover installed
Thanks for taking into consideration the glasses approval seal. We the people that wear glasses appreciate this info!!
Great review! Love how he physically shows the dongle attachment plugged in to his different systems
Just bought a pair. Don’t know if I’ll keep them. Wanted some overall review and you nailed every point. Even down to where, I found annoying as well, using my keyboard hand to turn up or down the volume. I kind of chuckled when you mentioned that. Thought I’d be the only one on that. Thanks for a great review. Top quality and very good information. Answered all my questions and then some.
How’s it now? Is it comfortable for long hours?
@@mr_rawa brought them back. Got steel series 7p+… excellent audio balance, great awareness, very comfortable, and a heck of battery. Highly recommend Went through the barracuda, turtle beach 600 and then tried the 700… figured I’d spend a little more and try the 7p+… so worth it. When there’s a lot going on in a video game, audio wise.. sound clashes and sometimes hides sounds I wanted. The steel series did not do that. Spend a little more and grab a pair. I use them for pc and ps5. The mic can pic up a lot on console but if you’re a pc player, get them. I bought them at $180 and now they’re $130. Steal for a good steel
@@reid4028 do you think steelseries pro + gamedac is good?
@@mr_rawa I went through those other three headphones pretty quickly from buying from Walmart and returning. They have such an easy return policy so it’s nice and easy to “try” headphones for a few days and return them. I also watched a lot of KZhead videos of reviews. But I’m my opinion, don’t trust most of them. I said screw it one day and bought the steels I have now. I have not tried any other headphones then those four (barracuda, TB 600, TB 700, and the current 7p+). I’ve obviously had others in the past but they’re old and don’t sell no more. Headphones should last a solid 4-5 years at least. So with that said, I’m not sure with the model you’re looking at. The best, I think, to do is exactly what I did. Buy and try I would say if you’re looking for a pair of headphones for the long run.. spend the extra. You’ll be happy you did.
lol I'm the opposite I don't like letting go of my mouse cause I can stand in one spot and at least be able to aim lol
The mic quality is quite nice from my end. I'm using Xiaomi POCO Phone and HP Laptop. This item is considered as a hybrid headset at affordable price 👌🏻
I just bought this headset, and I'm really liking it. I did not know about the mic quality until this video, but I'll more than likely end up with a seperate mic anyways. As just gaming headphones though they are pretty nice, semi-sound blocking, and the 7.1 surround has been released for it since this video and even though primarily plastic, VERY durable so if you take care of your things, you won't have an issure with these. I also like how the person judging this headset isn't over critical about its short-comings (Obv mic quality, and not getting to see battery life) like a lot of other reviewers can be, the neutral stance taken really helped me understand this headset better. Also the price has since reduced since this video, so for well under $100 now, this headset seems okay for the entry-level gamer such as myself who isn't too educated on tech and doesn't want to spend lots.
Does it come with its own charger?
@@ccc34678 yeah
can you charge it while using it?
@@jadenahyuen4118 yes
Doesn’t it come with an app where you can check the battery life?
I was hyped until the mic test
what were you expecting? it's a gaming wireless headset. It's bound to be trash. I haven't heard a single mic in a wireless headset that is good. Hell, even mics in wired gaming headsets are trash. Gaming companies usually rip people off when it comes to sound.
@@mariodroid7 steelseries 1 wireless has a much better and adequate mic and is the direct competitor to this headset. Ofc it's not better than a standalone mic on a boom arm, but the the mic is absolutely trash compared to other headsets in the same price bracket.
why are reviewers not testing it with the 3.5mm plugged in? i mean it's there, why not test it?
@@mariodroid7 Corsair virtuoso is good
@@mariodroid7 black shark v2 pro is better even while wireless and if customized correctly, is good.
I'm at a time in my life where multi compatibility to my Xbox,PS,Switch is utmost important. So simply comparing this to my Steelseries Arctis 7X, so I'm glad this exists more competition in that field is key!
So it works with Xbox and PlayStation wirelessly?
@@Yousef0751 yes
@@Yousef0751 With Xbox I think you will need to use a cable. Xbox doesn't use Bluetooth, but rather a propriety technology to connect to devices like headsets and controllers. I can see people being confused here with the X in the product name as well as the similar color scheme for Razer and Xbox products and packaging. Too bad, think these could have been a very good alternative to the Xbox wireless headset.
@@olemartinbare The barracuda x uses 2.4 GHz not bluetooth, hence the need for a dongle.
@@10ReasonsWhy it actually has bluetooth 5.2 as well, specifically looking for reviews on such type headsets because of the issue id ran into with mine, where my arctis 3 bluetooth(v4.2) edition counts it as headphones(stereo) and headset(mono+mic) seperately, only being able to use one at a time. im currently searching if bluetooth v5.0/v5.1/v5.2 doesnt have that problem, seeing as those, compared to v4.x, are advertised to have double bandwith+ability to connect to 2 bluetooth devices at once.
Gotta love that Heart riff in the beginning. Razer does have to up there microphone game though
love the little Heart reference at the beginning
this is just perfect, I wouldnt have used the mic anyways was looking for good gaming headphones for so long
Steelseries arctis 1 is a good alternative
This is the best tech review I have ever seen in my life, great flow, well structured, and every point was relevant. Super useful, thanks!
Then you must be new to KZhead. This guy just script reads for all his reviews. Many things are wrong in many of his reviews
@@jrwagh333 And you proceed to mention none of them and just make a dumbass assumption lmao. I’m not new to KZhead, I watch plenty of tech reviews and most guys just ramble on and on, he was very concise, didn’t waste my time and everything was actually helpful. And I can confirm his review was on point because I bought the headset myself. So how about you f*ck off back where you came from, you’re either a sh*t troll or you’re a 70 year old lmao. Pathetic.
@jrwagh333 Uh, hate to break it to you, 90% of KZheadrs have scripts. Whether followed strictly or loosely. Ive edited for several popular KZheadrs, and only one never used a script. All off the dome but took several more takes making the video significantly longer due to screw ups or outtakes. Scripts help keep thoughts organized and speech consice henceforth keeping video length much shorter and easier to cut down. Jacksepticeye and Markiplier being an example of a couple of the few that do the off the dome takes. Which is why theyre so out of pocket funny most of the time. Their streams are a testament to that.
Steel Series has had similar ones for a while. The attic 1 wireless. I have them and they sound great and on those people say my mic sounds really good. Dope more headsets are catering to the switch.
same, i also have the arctis 1 and i also think the mic sound very good for a gaming headset
I've always been wondering if you can use another microphone with these headsets that have a clip in standard microphone jack. Did someone try that out at some point?
Great review! Was in love with this pair until I heard the mic quality :( hoping for a similar product with better detachable mic in the future
Except in other reviews, including soundguys samples, it sounds way better. Can never trust only one reviewer it seems.
SAME
Advanced congratulations for 2m subs dude 🎉🎉🥳🥳
can you please do a long term review of this someday? especially for the durability? because i got a kraken x usb last november and the headband literally snapped 2 months ago, what a waste of 60-ish dollars. this barracuda looks like a good buy if the headband doesnt break in long term
Thanks Franky P. A very thorough review.
The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro with the Misodiko ear cups is an absolute match made in heaven 💯
Do you recomend the V2 or the v2 pro? And is there a huge difference between the one you chose from those 2 and the barracuda? I mean how much better one or the ohter are?
Thanks for making this video man. This has to be the best choice for my kid's Nintendo Switch.
just by looking at the feature-set, it almost had everything to beat out the steelseries 1 wireless...no native EQ support and mic quality is what's really holding it back in this price range for wireless headsets. The only thing this headset does better over the steelseries wireless 1 is a type c charge port.
great job on the b-roll footage, shots look great. It's hard to get excited about new wireless headsets until the bluetooth tech improves to make the microphones good. There are plenty of headphone cardoid mics that sound fantastic on wired headsets, but until we get even close to that.. meh. I just use the hyperx cloud2 without a mic and rock an xlr.
which would u say is better the cloud 2 wireless or barracuda x
Loved de review! First youtuber doing the glass test.
A bit late into the video, but my Barracuda X arrived last week and as per the manual that comes with it, the code you need to have it registered with Razer and for the complimentary 7.1 surround sound software can be found on the top side of one of the earcups; the top side adjacent/nearest to the swivel points. Also, it actually beeps to tell you when the battery drops to 10% and the light indicator on the cup turns red as well
@Zed Cruz Oh so it does have 7.1 surround sound?? 😱
is thew mic that bad ?
@@marvin2678 no I’ve had mine since august and sounds really good, I’ve had people asking what mic I use Cose it’s so clear. I play a lot with them, a couple hours a day before I go to bed after work and I only have to charge them once a week
What would you recommend for a closed back headphone compatible with the v mode boom pro that has great sound for music and competitive gaming with a budget of $100?
Was debating on these, mic kinda was putting me off, but that volume button... ugh why lol I'm with you on that.
Excellent video, but I wish I could hear what it sounded like using the 3.5mm jack
Does this headphone mute mic button works everywhere like on USB mode and Bluetooth mode in all windows? I'm asking this because I've recently purchased cosmicbyte obreon headphone in which there is a mute button but it only works in Bluetooth mode and on top it does not work on android mobile apps like discord. So can anyone help me on this?
Damn the mic took everyone downhill for me rip
who the f cares about the mic, fuyck other peppåle as long as the sound is good
Great upload. This is the first over ear headset I've ever bought and was impressed for $69.99 but like I said I have nothing to compare it too.
Here a guy that purchased Blackshark v2 at launch :) i've been using the blacksharks for a year now and they are awesome but because i work from home i kinda wanted to give them a try and i got a pair of barracuda just for the lightweight design and audio quality . Now for the ones who are interested in this : How do they compare to V2 Blackshark 1. They got the same kind of audio quality ( yes they have more bass than v2 blackshark) 2. I felt that they are WAY more powerful in terms of sound volume ( They are definitely louder ) 3. They stay the same or even better on your head compared to V2 Blackshark . 4. Mic is kinda trash but again , for a wireless headset that you can use for "casual" gaming/ competitive gaming "with no mic" :) or work 5. The battery being a mystery is a big bummer for me as well But i paid 65 euros for them sooo yea big win
This is a lot of useful information thanks bro
Hi! What about the battery?
@@Maleine-nm6zmback when i used them the battery used to hold me the following: If i would game non stop with them , max 2-3 days autonomy If i would use them 3-4 hours a day and shut them in the mean time aprox 1 week or 1 week and a half I gave them back after almost 2 years not because they stopped working but because of the charging port that was faulty from plugging and unplugging for charging
i prefer for you all. to use srs labs audio sandbox it improves sound incredibly, its a virtual sound card and you see it in sound devices. am gonna use it with these. i hope is no sound delay.
Yo Frank, saw you connecting it to a Mac, does it work on it with the wirless dongle?
thanks for this review. There are not a lot of people who do this kind of review. The part with the Microphone was very cool!
What is you suggestion for a Bluetooth noise canceling + detachable mic headset like this?
My man uploading right when the trailer came out! Round of a applause!
Thank you for putting the price In the description :)
Can these headphones be used with the company's sound system like thx spatial audio? and is there a software to adjust the sound or not thank you very much
I love that you still use Battlefield as a benchmark. Haven't played Battlefield V but excited to get into the new one!
This comment aged like milk
Is the in game sounds is better rather than the Artics 1 form steelseries?
You should do a review on the Corsair Virtuoso XT
Can you use a different microphone on this? Will it make a difference?
Nothing to do with the headset, but have you done a build for the Grid 650 yet? I really want one with peaks but they sold out almost immediately for the group buy
The Same Time As Razer Released Their Trailer For The Headphones
yeah, a lot of review channels scheduled the video release date and time to the same as Razer’s.
Yes, that is how review embargos work
Why is every first letter capitalized. That bothered me.
Thanks for the detailed review of the Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset. You've covered a lot of ground here, and I appreciate your insights. It's great to hear that it comes at a budget-friendly price point and maintains a sleek, minimalistic design. Comfort seems to be a strong point, too, with the lightweight build and comfortable clamping force. The sound quality and bass punch sound promising, especially considering the price range. It's good to know that they've used the same drivers as the Black Shark series, even if they're slightly smaller. The microphone quality does seem to be a bit of a letdown, which can be crucial for gamers who communicate while playing. Hopefully, Razer can improve this aspect in future iterations. The battery life of 20 hours is decent, but I can understand your frustration with not having a clear battery indicator. It's always better to know when your headset is running low on power. All in all, it sounds like a solid choice for a wireless gaming headset, especially for the price point. I appreciate your thorough review, and it's given me a good understanding of what to expect from the Barracuda X. Keep up the great work with your reviews, and I look forward to more content from you in the future!
that headset looks dope
Ur pfp look doper haha
I also really like the appearance. I wish it came in white and silver
@@LandonQizilbash it will, we’ll buy it then.
It is 🔥
@@LandonQizilbash there actually is a whitw version
The thumbnails is just mwwah chefs kiss
I was like: "Yes, this is the one!" Then the mic test came up. I'm not wasting my money on that quality lol
Just bought these and they are fucking junk.
@@___roglo___6016 the mic or audio?
@@___roglo___6016 sound or just te mic
@@marvin2678 Mostly the mic. Sound had some crackiling.
I wonder if you'd attach a different detachable mic would it work better?
Not sure if you’re looking for a response 2 years later, but the worse mic quality mainly comes due to the shared bandwidth limitation wireless has. altho im not sure bluetooth & the dongle have the same bandwidth range.
@@thymme7508 Razer headsets are usually crap or i had bad luck with them, gonna stick to void pro from Corsair. But as well thank you for the extra info 😇
Hey, i am considering bying this headset but i want to ask, how is the directional accuracy? I am moslty want a headset for BR games and some more tactical shooting games like Tarkov and Cycle the Frontier.
My motherboard (MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI - MSI) has NAHIMIC and it's the best. You can set any headphones or any speaker to work as you love. It has more options than other headphones software.
Randomfrankp pls make a review on the razer naga x cause I ordered it and I can’t find any reviews on the naga x
I love how randomfrankp and short circuit uploaded the same video the headset in the same hour
It's almost like KZheadrs can pre-upload a video and schedule it to publish/release at a specific date and time... 😱
Looks great, always wondered about all these Bluetooth devices, why do we need all the dongles? If your pc has Bluetooth, do you still need to use the dongles?
Cuz Latency
Would you recommend this over the HyperX Cloud Flight S?
Does the usb c dongle support the mic for the Nintendo switch?
Recently snatched this at walmart, haven’t opened it yet but I’ll see how it works
any solutions for the leather part? in my experience they always gets destroyed in a year or so
it's on sale for $40 on best-buy just bought it thanks for the awesome vid!
How’s it now? Is it comfortable for long hours?
Frank, do you know of some good gaming earbuds (wired or bt) under $100?
Does microphone quality go better if you use them over the 3.5mm cable?
good question, looking for an answer
hi its been a year since barracuda x release the price right now is around 60-65$ but they released a new version of it at cost of 100$ just wondering if it still worth it to buy the old version of it?
Nice to see u play bf4 in the background 👌
Will the mike quality improve if we just connect them with the wire?
Does it make any sound when the battery is low? Because steelseries 1 makes sound to make you know that battery is low even though there isnt any software either to check battery life.
i have this headset. honestly really impressed with the sound clarity etc. solid for 100
The sound quality and pin point foot step can compare with BlackShark V2 wireless?
I like it, idk about the dongle tho, I thought these has like wireless Bluetooth built-in dongleless but the sounds pretty. 8.5/10 in my opinion
2022 has new version now with bluetooth
The timing, you and shortcircuit uploaded at the same time
and razer, and hardware canucks
Did someone use this with an Oculus Quest 2? Were you able to use this wirelessly with the usb-c adapter or did you have to use it wired?
I have the Razer ManO’War, is the barracuda x a better option for replacement?
still rock with my hyperx cloud ll wireless, sweet headset
i would like to know if the wired mode also enables the microphone
im nearly defentilay going to get this is just need to know can u use it on switch when ur ussing it big screen and still have it wirless
Can we please get docking stations for our wireless headsets. I've been asking for ages. Thanks!
astro a50
Can you use it with a normal phone case? Like a regular spigen for example
I want this headphone alot, mainly for the passive noise cancellation.
what mic are you used ? very clear voice
Got these recently and using them on my IPhone 13 Pro Max, I have beat solos hoping to get gaming headsets since my beats ear foam is too small. The only issue I have is audio low quality when I’m on discord calls. Maybe it’s an apple thing but my beats and AirPods Pro keep the high quality but the Barracuda sacrifices a lot of audio quality when the mic is on Bluetooth
1:20 Does anybody know the laptop skin he is using? Looks really dope, great video and aesthetic thanks to the black magic cams👌🏼
Thanks for this infos
the worst part of not being supported by synapse is the lack of sidetone. No sidetone pretty much killed the headset for me.
what would synapse do for it
@@DailyDoseofShortsVideos
Ya right on with everything you said, especially the not so great quality of the microphone needs some work for sure.
couldnt have released at a better time, been looking for a good wireless gaming headset for awhile
steelseries 1 wireless is still better in the same price range. otherwise i would opt for corsair virtuoso rgb xt for wireless headsets.
Can you do a review on the Corsair Vortuoso XT!??
At first I was happy with the result but the mic test was disappointing for such a good looking headset
My skull candy wireless headphones that I bought in 2017 are starting to crack and have some Bluetooth issues, I’m thinking about these.
Got Barracuda X 2022, they are one best headphones you can get, battery does hold 50h so i charge 1 time a week and i game a lot. soud is great and i cannot tel any input lag to sound is there like you have on bluetooth headphones vhere you can tell there is 1sec of delay, on barracuda sems like no delay at all. Best Headphones for money is all i can tell!
I dont think its gonna be that budget when it comes to India, it will be close to price of the Logi G733
Ive been window shopping fir a wireless gaming headset, perfect timing!
Is the mic quality better when using wired mode?
thanks for the glasses test!
Glarses
That dongle looks just like the one on the arctis 1, except razer didn't include the option to switch it to Xbox
Can you confirm if you can use the wireless adapter with a switch and a 3.5 to something like your phone at the same time?!?!
i think your the best and biggest gaming review youtuber out there now
In fact, they lie the other way around on your neck. They do not rotate inwards.
you can just flip it around dummy
How do I hook them up to an XBOX! Works with no problem with ps5 and pc
I have this particular model of barracuda X and not the 2022 one, I keep getting a low battery notification even though it's full battery and i've had it on the charger overnight
Hi, what if I buy a Type C adapter and plug the flash into it and plug it into the iPhone charging port, will it work?