Razer Barracuda X - Wireless Multi-platform Gaming and Mobile Headset (SmartSwitch Dual Wireless, Ergonomic Design, TriForce 40 mm, Cardioid Mic, On-Headset Controls, 50h Battery USB-C) Mercury White

OK so I'll update my review if needed, but this will be the initial feeling when receiving the headset. Bare in mind if you do get a fault you can simply replace them. I needed to do with a keyboard and I got a full refund after using for around 12 months. So here we go initial review and will be updated if needs be. The barracuda headset (Got it in pink) only, because it cost me 70 euro instead of 160 euro (stated used good condition) came brand new. 1. The build will get a 8. So I'll say it is plastic, but quality plastic. The head rest is leather and feels really good. The ear cushions feel really really good!! It all around feels really good wearing this headset. I mean I'd prefer black or white or whatever colours they call it, but can't complain for the price. 2. Sound quality. So I've use cloud 2 as well as the cloud core alpha wireless. I have a pair of corsair viruouso as well as had a set of Arctic pro 1 I think they called back in 2018 ( those broke quite quickly ). So I have a few different makes. I'd say the sound is on par with any of these headsets, but awesome part is these are wireless and gaming is brilliant with them. I mean I am not audio phobe. Just a casual gamer or well someone that usually games 40 hours a week I'd say. Poe, cs2, dota, hogwarts legacy, red dead redemption 2 etc. So basically playing all the normal games. Please don't judge valorant and League players. Those games are also brilliant and just as a stand point so you can know I love gaming. Brilliant audio for me. 3. The dreaded mic. I use discord with mates. So I told them I was getting a new headset. I had the cloud core alpha (wireless) latest headset. So when I went on to discord I was asking my friend how my mic was. He said I sounded better. Now if you look up the mic I had, was probably rated by all sorts of people as like an 8 or higher. So saying the mic is shocking is not true at all. I haven't done anything to it. I didn't change settings. I literally plugged this headset in and guess discord really makes the mic cut out background noise etc. So you don't need the app etc to change anything in discord. Discord settings work perfectly. I'd give the mic a 8. This is when others say it's shocking. Not true. I listened to myself and sounded good (obviously we are considering the fact there is no boom mic) I'd say it is a good quality mic!! 4. Battery life seems to be brilliant too. The functions are very easy to use and the fact all the buttons are on the left hand side ( I am a right hand mouse guy ) it helps a ton!! The virtuoso for example, has volume button etc on the right hand side and I cannot tell you how annoying this is... I appreciate the fact they took this into consideration. 5. The distance between my pc and headset when walking away will be a 6. I don't think it's the best nor the worst. It is not a detriment at all, but I feel the cloud alpha are better for distance where I can talk and hear until it cuts off. Although once again this won't be a detriment it is just how I'd compare other experiences. 6. The weight. For me this is a perfect weighted headset. I can feel it on my head, but not to the detriment of how long I can wear it for. It is comfortable. It feels good and this headset looks very very nice!! Overall would I recommend? This is the question. On a tight budget? I'd recommend the barracuda x, because they cheaper. I have not used them, but I could say they most likely quality. If you want a better experience overall though I would recommend this headset. If you game and want to use the mic in discord. No one will complain or know any different don't let reviews put you off, this headset is really good. I have had issues with razer products, but at the price I got these it is worth the risk that if they do break I can send them back anyways. More pros are the fact you can use your phone. Tv. Ps5. Nintendo (I have and works a dream on it too), gym etc. This headset can do it all. Honestly overall I am impressed. Reviews found say this is a 7.8, but I feel this isn't true. For me I'd recommend this headset overall for all the features you get. Just perhaps try find a deal on them. If anyone asks questions I'll try to get back to them as well. I do hope this review will help you. Please be mindful this review can be used for noth barracuda x and the one above as the lower version will still be brilliant as the build quality us almost the same as well alas the pro. Just differences are barracuda x - boom mic sounds better than the higher headsets, but with barracuda and the pro the sound quality gets better and better and more features on the pro like anc. To me I don't need any though. Also the pro comes with leather for the ear cups. Hope this review helps!! Casual gamer. Review. Oh I'll also use these for working. Works wonders!

Easy to use, cheap price, came with plenty of accessories, mobile app is simple but great nonetheless, sound quality is incredible for the price, works well both wired and wireless, cables are high quality, can be very loud if needed, mic isn’t the best, but what do you expect from a wireless headset? 2.4GHz is an incredible feature that should be industry standard.

So, these headphones are marketed by Razer as "7.1 surround", but in reality they have two speakers in them, they're stereo. The 7.1 is a clever audio trick that's done by the Windows drivers. They make a silicone model of someone's head, put two microphones inside the ears and then move sounds around the head to simulate things happening in different directions. Clever software analyses the slight delay and the change in "shape" of the sound due to the shape of the ears and the head. They then create a "convolver" model from it. So, the sound comes from behind - they use software to twiddle with the sound to make it /sound/ like it's coming from behind, according to the model they built using the fake head in the lab. There are loads of these convolver models out there, and razer's one is... pretty good... But the reality is that the headphone are still just two mid-range speakers. They don't have the punchy bass to simulate some far-behind thumping noises, and they don't have the very high treble to simulate some water dripping from above accurately enough. So, to say they're 7.1 surround is like saying a ferrari can fly because you can technically load it up into a C130 and drop it out the back. Yes, technically, it'll fly, but it just won't be very good at it. So, when you plug these headphones in they'll start to work just fine, but they'll be stereo headphones. That's what you get out of the box on Windows and Linux. A decent pair of stereo headphones. If you want "surround" you need to install the special surround-convolving software/drivers. But these only exist for Windows. If you want to do it on Linux, you need to enable the filter-chain for "sink-virtual-surround-7.1-hesuvi.conf". But that convolver model is proprietary, so you need to go find the ".wav" file for a 7.1 model for it to convolve the stereo into surround properly. In short, getting it to be 5.1 or 7.1 is a faff on Linux. Doable with research, but a faff. Plus, you can only enable the filter chain for everything, not just the headphones. I did it, and I downloaded the best 7.1 hesuvi model I could find and played a bunch of games, and I have a sad revelation.... Playing the games in stereo was just as good. Adding the front/back element from the 7.1 surround just wasn't clear enough on these stereo headphones. The drivers just can't quite handle the clarity, they're too muddy. So, other than that, the battery life is excellent, the BT stability is excellent, the controls are fair, the recharge time is good, and the sound quality is... middling to good. The only strange thing for me is that they support usb charging, but they don't support being usb headphones. It would seem an obvious choice.. But no, they can be 3.5mm audio jack headphones when they're switched off (i.e. you can't even charge them when using them as standard headphones), they can be Bluetooth, and they can be 2.4GHz (with the dongle - more on this later), and can be charged when using Bluetooth/2.4Ghz. So, to the 'dongle'. It does seem to work well, and has a long range. But the phones don't seem to want to auto-connect to the dongle when they switch on. The dongle has a firmware bug (apparently) that means that you have to unplug it, and re-plug it whenever you want to re-connect the headphones after a sleep / reboot. That's just silly. Plus the Bluetooth is really quite good anyway, so I've just given up on the dongle for now. But the biggest thing for me is that the dongle takes up a USB port, and the phones also can take up a USB port when charging. If the phones had been designed better, the USB cable would have allowed them to be usb headphones. If the dongle had been designed better, it'd have had a USB 'in' port on the back, so the phones could just piggyback on the same port as the dongle. It's USB-C, so there should be more than enough current for the dongle AND the phones to work. I know these are midrange 'phones, but there are some curious design choices and strange quirks that make me think Razer slightly took their eye off the ball with these, especially claiming them to be 7.1 headphones. As standard, wireless, stereo, bluetooth headphones, they get a straight five stars. As multi-mode, 'gaming' 7.1 2.4GHz headphones, they get about 3 stars. For Windows support, they get five stars. For Linux support, they get three. So, it all averages out to about 4 stars for me. Good, but could be better at this price point.

I’m really impressed with the Razer Barracuda X. The sound is super clear and really pulls me into the game. Switching between my PC, console, and phone is easy and works without any hassle. The headset feels really comfortable even after hours of use and the battery lasts forever. The microphone picks up my voice well and cuts out background noise, which is perfect for chatting with friends. The controls on the headset are simple to use and right where I need them. If you want a wireless headset that just works great and feels good to wear, this is definitely one to go for. Great Bluetooth connectivity although you need to manually connect it each time other than that great stability. Fits great of the head is adjustable and comfortable to wear over a long period of time. The value for money is great you get what you pay for, or in perspective even more!

My first headset started to crack and eventually broke near the left speaker so it was dangling, only after 6 months of using it for gaming a few hours a day. When it first arrived the blinking charging light never worked and the USB c cable didn't either plus the headsets software was faulty and wouldn't let me update it with the official razer software, a bug that they have still not addressed so I was not able to use the latest spatial audio settings. My 2nd pair after warranty broke in less than a year in the exact same way after I was so careful with it since I knew how delicate the plastic on the heavier left speaker was where all the buttons are located. It just fell apart in that area again. With both, one micro piece of plastic would come off and leave a hole until the plastic just fell apart. The USB c also did not work fresh out of the packaging for this headset as well. When they work they are great but they just fall apart from normal use, the build quality is inconsistent between two pairs and I've had nothing but issues with them. For the price there are many better headphones. This is my 2nd razer product and my last. I've had cheaper and free headphones last me years, the quality of headphones I received for the price compared to otheres is unacceptable

Picked these up ahead of the BF6 launch, and they’ve already made a strong impression. The overall sound quality is very good, though the 7.1 virtual surround is a bit underwhelming, so I’ve stuck with Windows Sonic for a more natural experience. I previously used the Corsair Virtuoso RGB SE Wireless, and while that was a premium headset, the Barracuda X feels far lighter and noticeably more comfortable during long gaming sessions. I can wear these for hours without ear fatigue — a major improvement as my old pair used to rub against my left ear. Wireless connectivity was flawless and fully compatible with PC. It connected instantly, and after updating the drivers and firmware, it correctly switched from a generic USB audio device to the proper Razer Barracuda X profile. Make sure you complete this update if you decide to purchase a pair. Volume controls are smooth, compatibility is excellent, and comfort and build quality are impressive for the price. A superb lightweight wireless headset that delivers great audio, dependable connectivity, and all-day comfort. Highly recommended.

great fit and great battery life. can also adjust to fit. love the pale white colour, can go with any type of set up and great value for money and great microphone sound quality. very loud

Bought these to replace my 5 year old hyperx alpha cloud 50mm wired headset, which tbf still work perfect for age and how I have treated them in their gaming life. I did some research on YouTube scouring through the top 5 in their opinion of current headsets and this came up on a few and intrigued me enough to part with 120 quid, 40 pound more then what I paid new for my hyperxs. Are they better and am I happy with them?the short answer is no and here is why. Razer sell this to have thx spatial sound and 7.1 surround sound with directional pinpoint accuracy to enhance your gaming experience. While the latter is true you have to go on their website create an account then register the product to get an email with an activation code. I've just spent 120 quid just put the activation code in the box with the headset. Why make me jump through hoops to get your crucial software selling point. On that note about software holy hell for a simple setup to get them working properly you need to download 5 different programs Obviously if you want the 7.1 surround you need to get the email download the software then input the activation code. Next razor cortex which comes with the thx spatial sound software ( this i found out does not even open on anything but a razor laptop) i spent 10 mins trying to open that programme as administrator on my pc to no avail including using their faq section and support page. Neither of these apps control the headphones for that you need to download razor synapses. This app is relative to your headphones in this app you can configure, eq and customise the rgb lighting, mic and sound settings (to some extent) Lastly you need chroma rgb to customise and control to greater effect the rgb lighting that is built in to the headphones. While it says it is multi platform I would not recommend these for console I tried these on my ps5 and you don't get any of the apps to accompany them so they are almost like an old school plug in and play and the microphone is so quiet I was nearly shouting into the mic with it almost in my mouth and my teammates were still complaining I was no more then a mumble. The pros Lightweight and comfortable to wear Build quality is sound Nice travel bag is sent with the headphones in them They are very loud Clarity of sound delivered, rich and punchy Lots of customisation through the apps on pc. The ability to tune your headset to the game your playing via the custom e.q section of synapses. Long battery life Easily connect to your devices either via Bluetooth or the 2.4g wireless dongle 2 year warranty after registering your product and making a razor account. Quick charging time full battery in 4 hrs. The cons Very bad on console I almost gave this a 3 and if I was solely using on a console would definitely want a refund Too many programmes to get it sounding decent. Why have to register product to get their main selling point (7.1 surround sound) obviously for security reasons incase of theft in shipment but still an extra step you have to do to get them sounding good. Didn't come charged at all so had to wait like an impatient child at Christmas to use them out of the box. When you visit their website you are bombarded with more software and rgb related mouses keyboards and whole lighting systems to turn your house into an underground rave. 40mm drivers just aren't as good as 50mm drivers imo If you got this far you may be wondering why I've given them a 3 and it's because I'm mainly using them on pc On pc they work really well plug in download the software register product download some more software then fiddle around with the custom eq, (don't use the preset MOVIE, MUSIC, GAME, they aren't tuned very well) movie is far to bass heavy with no mids and quite toxic highs, game is no bass low mids makes for a muffled listening experience. Music is kind of in-between the other 2. Obviously everybody's ears hear differently which is why I highly suggest playing your favourite tunes or game and use the custom bit to move the sliders up or down to your preference. The 40mm drivers deliver superb sound quality at low levels, I was testing them out at 60% volume and after 2.5 hours had some noticeable ringing in my ears. I turned them down to 36/40% and could still distinguish footsteps explosions and rolling basslines from whatever i picked from my library of music movies and games. This is my first product from razer and tbh without the software to enhance their product these really are almost worse then a 5 year old hyperx set with some caveats