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Razer Barracuda
Attempts to be both a gaming headset and a pair of Bluetooth headphones, with promising but imperfect results.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
25.4 hBelow average25.4 h
8 h90 h
below average for gaming headsets — based on 85 of 148 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AACMost commonSbc46%Aac26%LC38%Aptx6%
Aac is the most common — on 26% of the 65 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 148).
Bluetooth Version
5.25.339%5.227%5.022%5.17%
5.2 appears on 27% of the 59 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 148).
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
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
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.
| 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.
| 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
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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