Razer Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset By [Author’s Name]

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.

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).

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.