Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset Review!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Razer just dropped a brand new wireless gaming headset with surround sound, the Barracuda X! Man oh man, it's pretty impressive for the $100 price tag. Let's check it all out in this review!
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Not buying it, a Baracuda killed Nemos mom and I cant forgive that
I knew a guy who messed with Nemo’s mom and he said the ocean was probably better off without her
#nemoforthestreets
fair
Top 10 anime deaths
@@IgorLima. nemo's mom*
The best thing about this headset is its mic’s ability to block wind noise. I have my stand fan right next to me and it can block like 80-90% of wind noise. Good job Razer 👍
it had good quality mic? I meant people can hear you really good?
@@mariuszstrzelecki3490 it gets the job done. average I’d say. only thing I’m impressed is its wind noise blocking capability
The mic has nothing to do with blocking wind noise. It blocks wind noise because of that mic condom (the fuzzy thing at the end of the mic).
@@wasabininja3494 yes the mic cover helps a lot but I tested without the mic cover also able to block some wind noise albeit not as good as with mic cover installed
I just bought this headset, and I'm really liking it. I did not know about the mic quality until this video, but I'll more than likely end up with a seperate mic anyways. As just gaming headphones though they are pretty nice, semi-sound blocking, and the 7.1 surround has been released for it since this video and even though primarily plastic, VERY durable so if you take care of your things, you won't have an issure with these.
I also like how the person judging this headset isn't over critical about its short-comings (Obv mic quality, and not getting to see battery life) like a lot of other reviewers can be, the neutral stance taken really helped me understand this headset better. Also the price has since reduced since this video, so for well under $100 now, this headset seems okay for the entry-level gamer such as myself who isn't too educated on tech and doesn't want to spend lots.
Does it come with its own charger?
@@ccc34678 yeah
can you charge it while using it?
@@jadenahyuen4118 yes
Doesn’t it come with an app where you can check the battery life?
Thanks for taking into consideration the glasses approval seal. We the people that wear glasses appreciate this info!!
I was hyped until the mic test
what were you expecting? it's a gaming wireless headset. It's bound to be trash. I haven't heard a single mic in a wireless headset that is good. Hell, even mics in wired gaming headsets are trash. Gaming companies usually rip people off when it comes to sound.
@@mariodroid7 steelseries 1 wireless has a much better and adequate mic and is the direct competitor to this headset. Ofc it's not better than a standalone mic on a boom arm, but the the mic is absolutely trash compared to other headsets in the same price bracket.
why are reviewers not testing it with the 3.5mm plugged in? i mean it's there, why not test it?
@@mariodroid7 Corsair virtuoso is good
@@mariodroid7 black shark v2 pro is better even while wireless and if customized correctly, is good.
I'm at a time in my life where multi compatibility to my Xbox,PS,Switch is utmost important. So simply comparing this to my Steelseries Arctis 7X, so I'm glad this exists more competition in that field is key!
So it works with Xbox and PlayStation wirelessly?
@@Yousef0751 yes
@@Yousef0751 With Xbox I think you will need to use a cable. Xbox doesn't use Bluetooth, but rather a propriety technology to connect to devices like headsets and controllers. I can see people being confused here with the X in the product name as well as the similar color scheme for Razer and Xbox products and packaging. Too bad, think these could have been a very good alternative to the Xbox wireless headset.
@@olemartinbare The barracuda x uses 2.4 GHz not bluetooth, hence the need for a dongle.
@@10ReasonsWhy it actually has bluetooth 5.2 as well, specifically looking for reviews on such type headsets because of the issue id ran into with mine, where my arctis 3 bluetooth(v4.2) edition counts it as headphones(stereo) and headset(mono+mic) seperately, only being able to use one at a time.
im currently searching if bluetooth v5.0/v5.1/v5.2 doesnt have that problem, seeing as those, compared to v4.x, are advertised to have double bandwith+ability to connect to 2 bluetooth devices at once.
This is the best tech review I have ever seen in my life, great flow, well structured, and every point was relevant. Super useful, thanks!
Then you must be new to UA-cam. This guy just script reads for all his reviews. Many things are wrong in many of his reviews
@@jrwagh333 And you proceed to mention none of them and just make a dumbass assumption lmao. I’m not new to UA-cam, I watch plenty of tech reviews and most guys just ramble on and on, he was very concise, didn’t waste my time and everything was actually helpful. And I can confirm his review was on point because I bought the headset myself. So how about you f*ck off back where you came from, you’re either a sh*t troll or you’re a 70 year old lmao. Pathetic.
@jrwagh333 Uh, hate to break it to you, 90% of UA-camrs have scripts. Whether followed strictly or loosely. Ive edited for several popular UA-camrs, and only one never used a script. All off the dome but took several more takes making the video significantly longer due to screw ups or outtakes. Scripts help keep thoughts organized and speech consice henceforth keeping video length much shorter and easier to cut down. Jacksepticeye and Markiplier being an example of a couple of the few that do the off the dome takes. Which is why theyre so out of pocket funny most of the time. Their streams are a testament to that.
Damn the mic took everyone downhill for me rip
who the f cares about the mic, fuyck other peppåle as long as the sound is good
Just bought a pair. Don’t know if I’ll keep them. Wanted some overall review and you nailed every point. Even down to where, I found annoying as well, using my keyboard hand to turn up or down the volume. I kind of chuckled when you mentioned that. Thought I’d be the only one on that. Thanks for a great review. Top quality and very good information. Answered all my questions and then some.
How’s it now? Is it comfortable for long hours?
@@mr_rawa brought them back. Got steel series 7p+… excellent audio balance, great awareness, very comfortable, and a heck of battery. Highly recommend
Went through the barracuda, turtle beach 600 and then tried the 700… figured I’d spend a little more and try the 7p+… so worth it. When there’s a lot going on in a video game, audio wise.. sound clashes and sometimes hides sounds I wanted. The steel series did not do that. Spend a little more and grab a pair. I use them for pc and ps5. The mic can pic up a lot on console but if you’re a pc player, get them. I bought them at $180 and now they’re $130. Steal for a good steel
@@reid4028 do you think steelseries pro + gamedac is good?
@@mr_rawa I went through those other three headphones pretty quickly from buying from Walmart and returning. They have such an easy return policy so it’s nice and easy to “try” headphones for a few days and return them.
I also watched a lot of UA-cam videos of reviews. But I’m my opinion, don’t trust most of them.
I said screw it one day and bought the steels I have now. I have not tried any other headphones then those four (barracuda, TB 600, TB 700, and the current 7p+). I’ve obviously had others in the past but they’re old and don’t sell no more. Headphones should last a solid 4-5 years at least.
So with that said, I’m not sure with the model you’re looking at. The best, I think, to do is exactly what I did. Buy and try
I would say if you’re looking for a pair of headphones for the long run.. spend the extra. You’ll be happy you did.
lol I'm the opposite I don't like letting go of my mouse cause I can stand in one spot and at least be able to aim lol
Great review! Was in love with this pair until I heard the mic quality :( hoping for a similar product with better detachable mic in the future
Except in other reviews, including soundguys samples, it sounds way better. Can never trust only one reviewer it seems.
SAME
Here a guy that purchased Blackshark v2 at launch :) i've been using the blacksharks for a year now and they are awesome but because i work from home i kinda wanted to give them a try and i got a pair of barracuda just for the lightweight design and audio quality . Now for the ones who are interested in this : How do they compare to V2 Blackshark
1. They got the same kind of audio quality ( yes they have more bass than v2 blackshark)
2. I felt that they are WAY more powerful in terms of sound volume ( They are definitely louder )
3. They stay the same or even better on your head compared to V2 Blackshark .
4. Mic is kinda trash but again , for a wireless headset that you can use for "casual" gaming/ competitive gaming "with no mic" :) or work
5. The battery being a mystery is a big bummer for me as well
But i paid 65 euros for them sooo yea big win
This is a lot of useful information thanks bro
Hi! What about the battery?
@@Maleine-nm6zmback when i used them the battery used to hold me the following:
If i would game non stop with them , max 2-3 days autonomy
If i would use them 3-4 hours a day and shut them in the mean time aprox 1 week or 1 week and a half
I gave them back after almost 2 years not because they stopped working but because of the charging port that was faulty from plugging and unplugging for charging
The mic quality is quite nice from my end. I'm using Xiaomi POCO Phone and HP Laptop.
This item is considered as a hybrid headset at affordable price 👌🏻
that headset looks dope
Ur pfp look doper haha
I also really like the appearance. I wish it came in white and silver
@@LandonQizilbash it will, we’ll buy it then.
It is 🔥
@@LandonQizilbash there actually is a whitw version
Gotta love that Heart riff in the beginning. Razer does have to up there microphone game though
this is just perfect, I wouldnt have used the mic anyways was looking for good gaming headphones for so long
Steelseries arctis 1 is a good alternative
Steel Series has had similar ones for a while. The attic 1 wireless. I have them and they sound great and on those people say my mic sounds really good. Dope more headsets are catering to the switch.
same, i also have the arctis 1 and i also think the mic sound very good for a gaming headset
love the little Heart reference at the beginning
A bit late into the video, but my Barracuda X arrived last week and as per the manual that comes with it, the code you need to have it registered with Razer and for the complimentary 7.1 surround sound software can be found on the top side of one of the earcups; the top side adjacent/nearest to the swivel points. Also, it actually beeps to tell you when the battery drops to 10% and the light indicator on the cup turns red as well
@Zed Cruz Oh so it does have 7.1 surround sound?? 😱
is thew mic that bad ?
@@marvin2678 no I’ve had mine since august and sounds really good, I’ve had people asking what mic I use Cose it’s so clear. I play a lot with them, a couple hours a day before I go to bed after work and I only have to charge them once a week
Great review! Love how he physically shows the dongle attachment plugged in to his different systems
just by looking at the feature-set, it almost had everything to beat out the steelseries 1 wireless...no native EQ support and mic quality is what's really holding it back in this price range for wireless headsets.
The only thing this headset does better over the steelseries wireless 1 is a type c charge port.
can you please do a long term review of this someday? especially for the durability? because i got a kraken x usb last november and the headband literally snapped 2 months ago, what a waste of 60-ish dollars. this barracuda looks like a good buy if the headband doesnt break in long term
In fact, they lie the other way around on your neck. They do not rotate inwards.
you can just flip it around dummy
The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro with the Misodiko ear cups is an absolute match made in heaven 💯
Do you recomend the V2 or the v2 pro? And is there a huge difference between the one you chose from those 2 and the barracuda? I mean how much better one or the ohter are?
I was like: "Yes, this is the one!"
Then the mic test came up. I'm not wasting my money on that quality lol
Just bought these and they are fucking junk.
@@___roglo___6016 the mic or audio?
@@___roglo___6016 sound or just te mic
@@marvin2678 Mostly the mic. Sound had some crackiling.
The Same Time As Razer Released Their Trailer For The Headphones
yeah, a lot of review channels scheduled the video release date and time to the same as Razer’s.
Yes, that is how review embargos work
Why is every first letter capitalized. That bothered me.
Thanks Franky P. A very thorough review.
I've always been wondering if you can use another microphone with these headsets that have a clip in standard microphone jack. Did someone try that out at some point?
Advanced congratulations for 2m subs dude 🎉🎉🥳🥳
My man uploading right when the trailer came out! Round of a applause!
7:30 mic test
I'm in chemistry class rn, wouldn't miss this for the world
Isnt school over?
@@NafanOTranO probably summer school
@@NafanOTranO it isnt for english people
Chemistry sucks
I'm in maths class rn 😭
Thanks for the detailed review of the Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset. You've covered a lot of ground here, and I appreciate your insights. It's great to hear that it comes at a budget-friendly price point and maintains a sleek, minimalistic design. Comfort seems to be a strong point, too, with the lightweight build and comfortable clamping force.
The sound quality and bass punch sound promising, especially considering the price range. It's good to know that they've used the same drivers as the Black Shark series, even if they're slightly smaller.
The microphone quality does seem to be a bit of a letdown, which can be crucial for gamers who communicate while playing. Hopefully, Razer can improve this aspect in future iterations.
The battery life of 20 hours is decent, but I can understand your frustration with not having a clear battery indicator. It's always better to know when your headset is running low on power.
All in all, it sounds like a solid choice for a wireless gaming headset, especially for the price point. I appreciate your thorough review, and it's given me a good understanding of what to expect from the Barracuda X.
Keep up the great work with your reviews, and I look forward to more content from you in the future!
I love the design of the headphones but that mic quality and the battery time, yeesh. I would hope to get more out of the $100.
It's just better to get the BlackShark V2 X
You could use the wired version if the battery is finish
And the voice using the mic in wired version is better
@@AEZ_Zens that is crap for the Ps5
great job on the b-roll footage, shots look great. It's hard to get excited about new wireless headsets until the bluetooth tech improves to make the microphones good. There are plenty of headphone cardoid mics that sound fantastic on wired headsets, but until we get even close to that.. meh. I just use the hyperx cloud2 without a mic and rock an xlr.
which would u say is better the cloud 2 wireless or barracuda x
fact of the day: The match was invented after the lighter
I knew that but yeah
Wutttttttttttt
3 years apart but ya
nani
I did know that
The thumbnails is just mwwah chefs kiss
Thanks for making this video man. This has to be the best choice for my kid's Nintendo Switch.
Razer Nari Essential vs Razer Blackshar V2X. Same Price which is better and if the Nari Essential is good
At first I was happy with the result but the mic test was disappointing for such a good looking headset
Loved de review! First youtuber doing the glass test.
You literally uploaded it just as the trailer came out, fricking world record
It’s because he gets sent products early to review and make the video. Then all he has to do is wait for the NDA to lift
2 other youtubers reviewed it at the exact same time as his…
@@AGQ720 yeah i realised
ngl tho they were fucking fast
It's almost like UA-camrs can pre-upload a video and schedule it to publish/release at a specific date and time... 😱
is there a white variant?
Does microphone quality go better if you use them over the 3.5mm cable?
good question, looking for an answer
How do I hook them up to an XBOX! Works with no problem with ps5 and pc
I like it, idk about the dongle tho, I thought these has like wireless Bluetooth built-in dongleless but the sounds pretty. 8.5/10 in my opinion
2022 has new version now with bluetooth
does it work wireless with the ps4
I guess I get the whole Dongle thing if they made it Truly Wireless the Headset would probably cost about $50 more
They have a barracuda x 2022 with bluetooth in itm
Thanks for this infos
Techne watching this video like: YES YES YES
Looks great, always wondered about all these Bluetooth devices, why do we need all the dongles? If your pc has Bluetooth, do you still need to use the dongles?
Cuz Latency
the worst part of not being supported by synapse is the lack of sidetone. No sidetone pretty much killed the headset for me.
what would synapse do for it
@@DailyDoseofShortsVideos
What is you suggestion for a Bluetooth noise canceling + detachable mic headset like this?
Does the mic sound better if you plug 3.5 to your PC and use it wired?
BTW, very nicely detailed review!
the mic quality of the blackshark v2 pro gets definitely better using the cable.
should be the same for the barracuda, at least i hope so because the wireless mic quality is dogshit, ngl.
CAN I USE AN MICROFHONE INSTEAD OF THE MIC OF THE HEADSET???????????????????????
I have the Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless and it seems to have identical features and accessories but I think the mic is on the Steelseries is significantly better
by loudness of mic yes. but id say the quality on barracuda is nicer
I purchased the Arctis 1 because the price was half that of these. I ended up returning them and getting this because I did not like the sound signature on the Arctis 1.
Yo Frank, saw you connecting it to a Mac, does it work on it with the wirless dongle?
I use this hs and I have NO issues with the mic, everyone says they sound perfect...
They lie. Sorry bro
Got Barracuda X 2022, they are one best headphones you can get, battery does hold 50h so i charge 1 time a week and i game a lot. soud is great and i cannot tel any input lag to sound is there like you have on bluetooth headphones vhere you can tell there is 1sec of delay, on barracuda sems like no delay at all. Best Headphones for money is all i can tell!
Really loving this SteelSeries Artic 1
Design wise, way more Razer's own Opus than the Arctis.
Is the mic detachable?
Glad to see razer improving their stuff over the years
Fr
Does the usb c dongle support the mic for the Nintendo switch?
I wonder if you'd attach a different detachable mic would it work better?
Not sure if you’re looking for a response 2 years later, but the worse mic quality mainly comes due to the shared bandwidth limitation wireless has. altho im not sure bluetooth & the dongle have the same bandwidth range.
@@thymme7508 Razer headsets are usually crap or i had bad luck with them, gonna stick to void pro from Corsair. But as well thank you for the extra info 😇
Can you help I’m on laptop and the mic just doesn’t work and I’ve tried everything
I dont think its gonna be that budget when it comes to India, it will be close to price of the Logi G733
My motherboard (MPG X570 GAMING EDGE WIFI - MSI) has NAHIMIC and it's the best. You can set any headphones or any speaker to work as you love. It has more options than other headphones software.
7:30
thanks lol
Is the in game sounds is better rather than the Artics 1 form steelseries?
Stopped watching immediately when the microphone test started. Pitiful, what is this, 2006?
if you want good mic quality ON your headset you’re gonna have to shell out a lot of money.. you’re not gonna get a good mic on a 100$ headset. just buy a separate mic
go buy wired headset
Its 100 bucks, built in mic, what do u expect lol. U want a good mic get a seperate one or spend more money on a headset that has a better mic.
steelseries 1 wireless has a much better mic in the same price range and direct competitor to this razer headset...ofc ppl expected better.
In terms of a wireless headset mic. You shouldn’t hold those standards up very high. Every gaming headphone company has yet to perfect that even SteelSeries. Although SteelSeries has probably the most clarity for a wireless mic. It’ll still sound like shit to other people in game. Best option if you want quality is to purchase a mic set up, and shell out for quality headphones. I’m not saying buy the most expensive products but you shouldn’t expect a whole lot from a wireless $100-$150 headset.
Excellent video, but I wish I could hear what it sounded like using the 3.5mm jack
Ive been window shopping fir a wireless gaming headset, perfect timing!
Can you use a different microphone on this? Will it make a difference?
Is the microphone any better with the 3.5 cable connection
Can we please get docking stations for our wireless headsets. I've been asking for ages. Thanks!
astro a50
Holy crap that microphone.....I haven't heard something that awful in awhile. I don't know how you can send that through Quality Assurance and be like "Yeah this sounds like something people want." lol
I love how randomfrankp and short circuit uploaded the same video the headset in the same hour
It's almost like UA-camrs can pre-upload a video and schedule it to publish/release at a specific date and time... 😱
I absolutely love the design of this headset for some reason
Despite taking inspiration from apple a little too much here and there on their blade, razer recent products really nail the design department imo.
@@sentryion3106 wtf are you talking about?
@@firellio070 razer has really good design. Thats about crux of it
@@sentryion3106 no why'd you bring apple into this 😂😂😂
@@firellio070 their blade look very similar to the macbooks so many tend to criticize them for that
I love that you still use Battlefield as a benchmark. Haven't played Battlefield V but excited to get into the new one!
This comment aged like milk
The timing tho....
4:22 “wha-🥁🥁🥁they doing here”
So this ain't the end, I saw you again, today
I had to turn my heart away
Smiled like the sun, kisses for everyone
And tales, it never fails
The timing, you and shortcircuit uploaded at the same time
and razer, and hardware canucks
I use the Blackshark v2 Pro, I barely use the mic so It’s just there I guess. The barracuda is cheaper and better thought I recommend it
i prefer for you all. to use srs labs audio sandbox it improves sound incredibly, its a virtual sound card and you see it in sound devices. am gonna use it with these. i hope is no sound delay.
Random Daily Fact: Samsung tests phone durability with a butt-shaped robot
Bruh that mic has me worried
Nothing to do with the headset, but have you done a build for the Grid 650 yet? I really want one with peaks but they sold out almost immediately for the group buy
I missed ur reviews :)
I have this headset and it was amazing for like 8 months now its a 25% chance of wanting to turn on because the power buttons suck and you have to hold it for forever
Great upload. This is the first over ear headset I've ever bought and was impressed for $69.99 but like I said I have nothing to compare it too.
only downside is the dongle i mean what year is it hahaha
Would you recommend this over the HyperX Cloud Flight S?
Hey, i am considering bying this headset but i want to ask, how is the directional accuracy? I am moslty want a headset for BR games and some more tactical shooting games like Tarkov and Cycle the Frontier.
thanks for this review. There are not a lot of people who do this kind of review. The part with the Microphone was very cool!
thanks for the glasses test!
Glarses
Was debating on these, mic kinda was putting me off, but that volume button... ugh why lol I'm with you on that.
couldnt have released at a better time, been looking for a good wireless gaming headset for awhile
steelseries 1 wireless is still better in the same price range.
otherwise i would opt for corsair virtuoso rgb xt for wireless headsets.
Thank you for putting the price In the description :)
Randomfrankp pls make a review on the razer naga x cause I ordered it and I can’t find any reviews on the naga x
I've lost the USB c dongle and the wired version isn't working what do I do