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Razer

Razer Barracuda X Chroma

Name: Razer Barracuda X Chroma
Brand: Razer
SKU: B0FRSY73L7
Price: 139.99 USD

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Sound

3.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

3.7

1.05.0

A 3.7 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of gaming headsets we've measured.

Measured on 18 of the 150 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

72 hAbove average

72 h

8 h90 h

above average for gaming headsets — based on 85 of 150 we've cataloged.

Bluetooth Codec

SBCMost common

Sbc45%Aac25%LC38%Aptx6%

Sbc is the most common — on 45% of the 71 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).

Bluetooth Version

5.2

5.342%5.227%5.022%5.15%

5.2 appears on 27% of the 60 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mm33%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%

Bluetooth appears on 27% of the 207 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 150).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 72 h
Battery Life Anc On: 30 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Codec: SBC
Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Connection Type: Bluetooth wireless
Dongle Connector: USB-C
Headphone Jack: No
Platform Compatibility: PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
Wireless Protocol: 2.4GHz + Bluetooth
Cable Type: USB-C
USB Charging: Yes
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Build

Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, woven mesh fabric
Sweat Resistance: No
Water Resistance: No
Material Headband: Plastic with padding

Design

Headband Type: Adjustable over-head
Color Options: Black, white
Foldable: Yes
Weight: 285 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Rgb Lighting: Yes
Rgb Zones: 6

Microphone

Boom Style: Detachable boom
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: Yes
Is Retractable: No

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.3/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed November 2024

Isolation5.9

Battery life9.9

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity7.0

Design7.0

Portability7.0

The verdict

The Razer Barracuda X Chroma brings RGB lighting, improved battery life, and better microphone quality to a solid gaming headset, though its value proposition will depend on whether you care about the flashier aesthetics that come with the $30 price increase.

✓Liked: Lightweight, Good sound quality, Improved microphone, Improved battery life

✕Could be better: No more headphone jack, Only SBC codec

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