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Razer

Razer Barracuda X

Name: Razer Barracuda X
Brand: Razer
SKU: B09XZZQK6Q
Price: 69.99 USD

The second iteration of the Razer Barracuda X is still a good value buy two years later.

Current price · Amazon US

$69.99

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

25.37 hBelow average

25.37 h

8 h90 h

below average for gaming headsets — based on 83 of 149 we've cataloged.

Bluetooth Codec

SBCMost common

Sbc46%Aac28%LC38%Others18%

Sbc is the most common — on 46% of the 72 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Bluetooth Version

5.2

5.342%5.230%5.018%5.17%

5.2 appears on 30% of the 60 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 25.37 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Codec: SBC
Bluetooth Version: 5.2
Dongle Connector: USB-C
Headphone Jack: Yes
Platform Compatibility: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
Wireless Protocol: 2.4GHz dongle
USB Charging: Yes

Build

Material Ear Cups: Memory foam with mesh fabric
Water Resistance: No
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Headband: Plastic with padding

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Rgb Lighting: No
Rgb Zones: 0

Microphone

Boom Style: Detachable boom
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: Yes

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back

Design

Color Options: Black, pink, white
Foldable: Yes
Weight: 250 g

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.0/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed bySam SmartWriterReviewed October 2022

Isolation3.5

Battery life10.0

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity7.0

Design7.0

Portability7.0

The verdict

The Razer Barracuda X (2022) builds on the success of the Razer Barracuda X from 2021, this time with Bluetooth, longer battery life, and a better microphone. For only $99 USD, it's a deal for any multi-platform gamer seeking a reliable headset.

✓What we like

✓Lightweight

✓Good sound quality

✓Multiple connectivity options

✓Bluetooth 5.2

✓Nice microphone

✓Long battery life

✕What could be better

✕Ear cups swivel in a strange way

✕Only SBC codec, no AAC or aptX

✕USB-C audio is quieter

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