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Razer

Razer Barracuda

Name: Razer Barracuda
Brand: Razer
SKU: B0BBQCJPG3
Price: 102.32 USD

Attempts to be both a gaming headset and a pair of Bluetooth headphones, with promising but imperfect results.

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$102.32

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

25.4 hBelow average

25.4 h

8 h90 h

below average for gaming headsets — based on 84 of 149 we've cataloged.

Bluetooth Codec

SBC, AACMost common

Sbc44%Aac26%LC38%Aptx6%

Aac is the most common — on 26% of the 72 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Bluetooth Version

5.2

5.340%5.228%5.021%5.17%

5.2 appears on 28% of the 58 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 25.4 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: No

Connectivity

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

Build

Material Ear Cups: Mesh fabric
Water Resistance: No
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic
Material Headband: Leatherette-covered wrap-around cushion

Design

Headband Type: Adjustable over-head
Color Options: Classic black, mercury white, quartz pink
Ear Pad Inner Dimensions: 62×42 mm
Foldable: Yes
Weight: 250 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz

Microphone

Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: Yes

Lab data

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Razer BarracudaSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Razer Barracuda: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	5.4
25	5.1
32	4.6
40	3.8
50	2.5
63	1.5
80	3.2
100	4.4
125	3.0
160	0.8
200	-0.7
250	-2.9
315	-4.3
400	-4.2
500	-3.0
630	-2.3
800	-2.0
1000	0.1
1250	2.0
1600	3.0
2000	4.0
2500	7.0
3150	9.5
4000	9.2
5000	3.6
6300	5.6
8000	6.2
10000	3.1
12500	-7.8
16000	-11.4
20000	-1081.1

Razer Barracuda

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Razer Barracuda: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-0.9
26	3.0
33	1.3
41	1.0
52	0.5
65	-0.5
82	-1.7
103	-0.5
130	1.8
163	2.8
205	3.8
259	5.7
325	5.6
410	6.8
516	8.8
613	10.5
772	12.0
972	15.5
1220	16.1
1540	24.8
1940	21.8
2440	37.2
3070	28.2
3870	33.8
4870	42.0
6130	39.4
7720	42.4
9720	41.6
12200	29.1
15400	39.7
19400	45.4

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed August 2023

Isolation5.0

Battery life9.9

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity7.5

Design7.0

Portability7.3

The verdict

The Razer Barracuda is a solid attempt to split the difference between a regular pair of wireless headphones and a gaming headset. It's not perfect, but it'll get the job done in most situations pretty well.

✓Liked: Comfortable, Battery life, Sound quality, EQ options on mobile and PC

✕Could be better: Shallow ear cups, Microphone isn't as good as a boom mic, Smart Switch is unreliable

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