Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch 2, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth - Lightweight - 40mm Drivers - Detachable Mic - 50 Hr Battery - Quartz Pink

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).

I’ve been using this headset for gaming and mobile, and it’s been amazing. The sound is clear and immersive, whether I’m playing on my PC or my Switch, and the 40mm drivers really make a difference in quality. The detachable mic is handy, and I love that it’s lightweight enough to wear for hours without discomfort. The battery life is impressive too—50 hours is more than enough for long gaming sessions or travel. Connecting via wireless or Bluetooth is easy, and it switches between devices smoothly. Overall, it feels premium, works reliably, and has quickly become my go-to headset.

First of all, this is a great headset. It is comfortable to wear, and works perfectly in Linux. I cannot speak of how it works on Windows, since I do not use Windows. The Type C connector on the headset is amazing. It allows charging no less than four times as fast as a type A port. (And a Micro USB is just a different connector on a Type A cable.) The 2.4 Ghz Type C connector is great too since Type C is the future of USB, and Type A will eventually be entirely replaced. Please do understand that 7.1 is not real. It can be emulated via Dolby, but *ONLY* on Windows. Dolby could spend a few hours and write a tiny package that would allow it to work on all systems, but they only care about Windows. The headset has two speakers. Not eight as 7.1 would require. There are some minor issues with this headset. First of all, the power button is not a switch. You have to press and hold it until the headset tells you it is on. Second, the headset automatically powers off after a time if nothing is playing through it. This is an idiotic mistake on the part of Razor. Imagine if you are playing a game, and have a loading screen that is longer than the autoshutoff time. Then you have to wast ~10 seconds to get it working again. (~5 to get it to turn on, then another ~5 before it actually begins working. Second, the position of the volume control wheel is awful. If you are laying down wearing it, with a pillow behind your head to keep your head at an angle to watch a film, every little movement will mess with the volume. Bad design Razor. Do better with the next model. And finally one more issue that I did find a workaround for. Every once in a while, it will simply fail to work. It will continue to try to pair and never manage it. The solution I found is to disconnect the connector and reconnect it. This is a pain if your PC is not right next to you. So my solution was to buy a Type C male to female extension cord. That way I can have the connector right next to me. And not have to get out of bed to fix it. Please note that I gave Noise Cancellation 4 stars, because I presume it works, but I have not even plugged in the microphone. I do not need it. So pay attention to other reviews if the microphone or the Noise Cancellation matters to you.

I bought these with pretty high expectations because it’s Razer, and I’ve always heard good things about the brand. I thought the sound quality was going to be amazing right out of the box, especially for gaming and streaming. After using them for a while, I’d say they do their job, but they’re not as impressive as I expected. The sound is decent and clear enough for everyday use, but if you’re looking for something with really strong bass or super detailed audio, this might feel a bit underwhelming. That being said, they’re actually pretty comfortable, which I really appreciate. I can wear them for long periods without them bothering me, and the battery life has been great so far. I also like that I can easily switch between devices, which is useful when I’m going from my setup to my phone. I’ve been using them for streaming and general use, and honestly, they’ve been reliable. I wouldn’t say they’re top-tier, but they’re a solid option if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend too much. Overall, I think these are good as a beginner headset. Not the most powerful in terms of sound, but still practical and worth it for the price.

The mic went out on this almost immediately. It wasn't a deal breaker because I have a standing mic on my desk I preferred to use anyway. Then it stopped connecting consistently; I struggled constantly to get my computer to recognize it when it turned on, but eventually figured out the easiest way was to unplug it and plug it back in, causing me a couple minute delay every single time I turned on my PC. Now it's less than 2 years old and it just doesn't work at all. It turns on (with no sound indicator anymore), it lights up, it connects to my PC even (more easily than it did before I think), but there is no sound and it just doesn't work. I didn't drop it or anything, I just went to use it one day and it had quit. This has been a headache of a product for the two years I've owned it and it gets no points for longevity, either. I guess Razer thinks making fun of women in their ads and creating subpar products for them is totally fine? This is not even close to the only razer product I've purchased and been disappointed with, including the Death Adder mouse, the Razer Naga mouse, the Black Widow keyboard, and now their headphones are a let down too? I'm good. I've thoroughly learned my lesson. Their products are all style and no quality. I'm over Razer.

Some reviews talk bad about these things, but they're great. I love them, I got them at retail ($100), but Black Friday was like 2 weeks after I bought them and I didn't want to deal with all the hassle of returning them to save $30. They use a USB-C for the dongle (it was so hard to figure that out) which is GREAT for a gaming laptop that only has 2 USB-A ports that are currently in use for a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard. They're also Bluetooth, and I use them for my iPhone alongside my Airpod Pros, depending on my outfit. You can remove the mic so you don't look like a geek in public, and the razer logo blends nicely and doesn't stand out AT ALL, again saving you from looking like a geek in public. These things are loud too, with a great sound quality. Using the razer app on your phone you can boost and change the equalizer and make them even louder. They'd fit a lot of ears. The only issue I have is that when I'm shredding my eardrums, a lot of sound bleeds. I walked into my college English class like 5 minutes late and EVERYONE could hear my music. I mean everyone. It wasn't an auditorium classroom thank god, but it was your normal I guess high-school sized classroom. These things are great and sturdy too, I fell off my longboard and ran to stop myself from falling and these things shot off my head like a rifle and only slightly scratched the plastic. Not bad, would recommend one thousand percet.

Razer is renowned for being among some of the great gaming tech companies, and it shows in these headphones. Quality: First up, quality. The headphones have a sleek design. They’re not the most compact headphones you could get, but they are still slim enough to store or travel with. They have a comfortable fit, and enclose my ear within the soft foam muff and padded headband. The materials overall seem really sturdy, as in they should hold up for a great deal of time — you definitely get what you pay for, in a good way. Noise Cancellation: The headphones have pretty good noise cancellation in my opinion. With the volume up to 30-50%, it’s nearly impossible for me to hear a level speaking tone beyond them. When they’re off/ sound is muted, I can hear beyond them a bit; albeit the outside world is still fairly muffled. May not be the top of the line in noise cancellation, but they still do a mighty fine job. Sound Quality: As aforementioned I keep my audio about 30-50% of the way depending on the game/ who I am playing with. These headphones have excellent sound performance that, to an everyday user and a connoisseur by no means, would argue are a close second on sound quality to any expensive headset (noise cancellation aside). Microphone (mic): The mic itself is (as far as I’m aware) a good mic. It doesn’t pick up the hum of background noise, or sound fuzzy — thanks to the padding around the mic itself. Though, because it doesn’t pick up background noise it does need to be within about an inch or two of your mouth if you’re more soft spoken like myself (maybe not so much if you’re raging on it). One minor concern I do have would be the foam the microphone cover is made of. It’s a very basic foam, so over a significant deal of time I do imagine it would take some wear and tear. One thing I do like though is that the mic is detachable. It fits into the headset pretty snug (though it took a moment to learn how to make sure I had it in all the way properly), so taking it out and replacing it shouldn’t be a huge concern in terms of it fitting back in place in accordance to wear and tear. That said, you could easily use the headset to listen to music or watch tv in your day to day as well. Alternatively of course you could still leave the mic in and bend it out of the way. Battery Life: In terms of battery life, the headset holds a pretty decent charge. I believe I’ve gone like 3-4 days of using it for about 4-5 hours on average and still not needed a charge. I haven’t tested it’s limits, but it seem to have a pretty decent battery life for those who like to have extended gaming sessions/ usage. That said, these headphones are wireless so if wireless & having to recharge headphones is not for you I wouldn’t recommend them. Overall/ TLDR: The headphones are great quality, and rival more expensive headsets at a great price for the everyday user. They were certainly worth the buy :)

Bought this with low expectations from past experiences with Razer audio products but was more than surprised by the quality. The quality of the headphones themselves isn’t too alright. Nothing spectacular, but they don’t feel flimsy. I bought them because the cuffs aren’t that fake leather material that starts to peel after month 3 they’re comfortable. The quality of the audio is what surprised me. The outgoing audio sounds excellent wired, wireless and Bluetooth. The mic also sounds excellent and has some noise cancelling and doesn’t pick up the smallest things like when you reach down to scratch your foot. My only complaints which I won’t dock them points for is Bluetooth distance which seems to be about 10 feet, which might be because I was using my computer’s Bluetooth, and as a gamer lack of integration with their computer software to monitor battery life, which they admitted was for accessibility reasons. Overall a good wireless headset worth the money so far.