Nice 3-in-1 review! The review was still detailed and informative as usual, even though you had to include more headsets than usually. I feel that in this case a 3-in-1 review was probably better, as the headsets belong to the same headset line. That made comparing the headsets easier. It's great that also the more known companies, such as Razer, are starting to notice your work and send you their products for reviewing. By the way, I finally bought the EPOS H6PRO headset (closed model) based on your recommendation and my first impression of it is very positive. I was able to find it at a price of 85 EUR (approximately 90 USD), so I decided to go for it. It seems to be very nice for listening to music too, which cannot be said about too many gaming headsets.
I appreciate the intro and explaining why you did it this way, but I believe this is exactly how you should have done these reviews. Sure it became long, but with the links you can easily get to what you want to hear. Great reviews and I appreciate it sir. Good luck on the move
Awesome review. I just can't get my head around why the Pro doesn't have a audio jack 😑. It would be great to be able to use it when the battery is out or if you're using it with an xbox.
I'm using the kaira Pro passthrough with charging cable connected to my Xbox series s.... Game sound still work and Bluetooth when charging...try it with these 💯
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m going with the 2022 Barracuda for my next pc gaming headphones. I was looking for a white color 50mm driver wireless headset but Felt I had exhausted all my options looking online but I will settle for black since these seem to have everything else Im looking for! I love the long lengthy detail video format too. I realize TH-camrs that do product reviews create short , summarized unboxing reviews but a thorough analysis helped me to make an informed decision on my purchase.
Thanks so much! That's the main goal of my channel! If I can make them shorter I always will. But that's only if I feel I can properly explain the product I'm covering, and people can learn almost everything they'd want to know. I hope you like them!
I was thinking "this is the longest review I've ever seen" just a few seconds before you mentioned "this is the longest review I've done" hahaha XD Thanks by the way, excellent review, it had help me to decide! I'm gonna get the $160 Barracuda for my PC and mobile next week. Greetings from Mexico!
5:32 & 10:02 Thanks so much for mentioning the volume wheels, I had no idea some headsets have wheels that change the windows volume in pc. When I change windows volume it also changes the volume in obs, I imagine these infinite headset wheels would also mess with obs volume and that's a deal breaker for me. Amazing video 10/10
The Barracudas are currently $80 new from Amazon and they even have a couple open box ones for $60 through Amazon Warehouse. Not the X, the regular ones! This seems like an insane deal to me. I'm trying to choose a wireless headset to go with my PSVR2 and it came down to the Barracudas and the Arctis Nova 7 but for only $60, less than half what I go could the Nova 7's for, the Barracudas seem like a no brainer?
@@xxxjujuxxx666 the microphone on pc for the barracuda is just bad sadly but ik the microphone is good on mobile , even with the synapse the microphone can’t really be changed too much on desktop
Synapse 3 software sucks. I hope Razer better sell their headphones with usb sound card. They shall create only an equalizer software. Nobody wants THX Spatial that much.
The measurements for standard Barracuda and Pro are very good, above average for the category. Beautiful extension down to 10Hz, I like the drivers that have a margin of correction, Razer then also seems good at matching drivers, at least on the more expensive headphones. But the thing that no one seems to notice is that the Pro incorporates a THX AAA amplifier, it would be really interesting to see how the Pro performs at high volume or in the dynamic range, although it may sound like the usual marketing gimmick this is serious stuff.
I bought Barracudas standard yesterday and i'm really shocked with sound, i have amazing Hi-Fi shop where you can test virtually every headphones from 50$ to 5000$, i was testing 5 bluetooth top reated headphones from 150$ to 250$ and 150$ Barracudas standard just sounded better for my taste im really happy.
Thanks for the deep dive it was very insightful. I have a question about the baracuda pro. Does your audio quality dip when you join a discord, zoom, or phone call when ANC/transparancy mode is on? I returned my first pair because I thought it was a hardware limitation. Come to find out the second pair does it as well. It only happens when ANC or transpairancy mode is active. But when the headset has both options turned off the audio quality goes back to normal. I've watched other reviews and I haven't seen anyone talk about it. Thank you for the awsome video and I hope that you have a great day!
Very good indepth review. I was hesitant to get these and desperately looking for an alternative that apparently doesn't exist. I've heard a lot of people saying they sound bad and they aren't loud at all but you went out and showed the graphs (even if i don't really understand them), but it's obvious you know what you're talking about. I think i will pick up the barracuda x tomorrow
@@madlad25 well the headset is not that loud, my friends had trouble hearing me, and it made my head hurt. The directional Audio also wasn't that good. It's nice being able to use it with different devices, but it was finicky and wouldn't work right alot of the time. I ended up returning in and getting a cheap 35$ Xbox branded headset and it worked much better. If you want a device thats wireless and Bluetooth id recommend athe arctis 7 instead
Great review! Could you tell me which one of the ANC wireless gaming headsets SOUND BETTER in your opinion? Barracuda PRO or EPOS H3PRO Hybrid or Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. Looking for one for daily use and gaming. Thank you so much!
Is anc a good thing for inmersive gaming ? I mean for playing games like Hogwart legacy , good of war , etc . I dont know if anc makes a big diffrence or not .Great review man! Thank you
Got the Barracuda Pro but wow the plastic creaks a ton. If my jaw moves even a tiny bit with them on it sounds/feels like wood creaking in an old haunted house. Did you run into that?
Comfort wise, which is better? Barracuda or the Nova 7? Also, is the Barracuda compatible with the Tempest 3d Audio of Ps5? Thanks for answering in advance!
Great stuff! Opinion question but if you had to pick one headset that was $350 or less and you prioritize competitive fps and footsteps like in cod and immersion what headset would you say is the best in those aspects?
I'm seriously thinking about grabbing the Barracuda Pro next month, because I really want to have a good pair of headphones that I can just use with everything I have (PC, S21Ultra, and Series X).
Your review is great, I was debating between the Pro and the Barracuda. I hope they come out with a white chasis. One last question does it come with THX..the Barracuda?
Ok so I got the 2022 Barracuda (White ones) they come with Audio cable, Bluetooth and usb C dongle. Bought the THX (half price with barracuda purchase) and sounds incredible. These are now my daily drivers! Go check out the 2022 Barracuda X!
@@VinnieG. yes sir you can also tell from the shape of USBC dongle that it comes with and I believe the 2021 didn’t not have Bluetooth..2022 does. I had the razer opus and I have to admit that these are more comfortable and sound comes across just as good or better. It’s definitely louder than the Opus.
Great reviews like always. With all these headsets you have what Is your go to gaming headset ? (wireless) & (wired) I game on PC mostly some Xbox. Thanks
Great review! I just got a question. Can you actually use the barracuda X via bluetooth to listen to music or videos? Like in Logitech g435 or Steelseries Arctis 9?
Hello o/ Big fan of your reviews, found you sometime ago while searching about my HS80 settings (great sound after EQ) but i dont have it anymore 😅 Im considering a new pair of headsets: and was thinking about the "veteran" Astro A50gen4. But also the new ones Barracuda Pro and Arctis Nova 7x. What fits best my priorities ? 1-Sound quality/fidelity for music (powerfull bass, lively mids and detailed highs) good separation is welcome. 2- Good sense of immersion for movies/series and some gamming too of course. 3- Good confort is always needed Thanks
I think I answered your question elsewhere, but if you don't need a good quality mic, I would go with the Barracuda Pro! Otherwise, the 7X or Stealth 700 Gen2 Max are the runner ups.
I'm using the kaira Pro passthrough with charging cable connected to my Xbox series s.... Game sound still work and Bluetooth when charging...try it with these 💯
Hi, great reviews I mean, u got enough experience in the topic, so I am in Brazil so, for example on Amazon the $100 Barracuda X, costs approx $280 because of taxes, and I would be on a budget for the headset I would use the Headset to work remotely on Linux, use Bluetooth, play on PC and PS4, probably with the dongle, and listen to music all the time. Would the Barracuda X fit these use cases? Or would the Barracuda do so? I ain't even thinking about the Barracuda Pro because it is so way out of my budget since with taxes it would be approx $600 Anyways, thanks for the help!!
Thank you for awesome review. I'm looking to replace my Razer Nari with Barracuda X specifically to get rid of Razer Synapse (and also to be able to use them under Linux). Reviews of 2021 model said the headset works plug and play without installing Synapse. Is this still the case for 2022 model? Thank you.
Strange you say you can finetune the audio of the Barracuda X while all the other guys on youtube saying, you can't, what you see is what you get, straight out of the box. Or am I missing something? 19:41
Very nice deep dive. I am considering the Barracuda X and plan to use them for daily phone/video calls mostly. I'm curious how the earcups isolate from other people talking nearby and does the mic pick up any unwanted surrounding chatter?
How is the clamping force compared to other headsets like artis 3 hyper x stinger or sony xm3? Only the stinger have been a headset I was ableto wear because I have TMJ which makes it really hard to find a good headset.
Would the Barracuda X mic be compatible with the Barracuda? If so surely the best option is to get the Barracuda and buy the mic separately, then you get the best of both worlds
Just to clarify, when you say sound quality vs sound stage...Are you saying that the out of box audio is the “sound quality” that the drivers naturally are tuned for? Whereas “sound stage” is the customization options the software allows you to get out of the product?
Barracuda regular get low little love and reviews 😅 this is the only one i see. I do wonder about mercury white if there is quick discoloration? Yellowing? Thanks
Does the Barracuda Pro have the same angled baffle as the Barracuda X and Barracuda? I was thinking of grabbing the Pro's, but an angled baffle is a must for me. I always find flat designs uncomfortable. *edit* Also, Razer sells replacement earpads for the Pro's. Looks like the clip off (ie like the XM4).
Loud white noise when ANC is turned above 5 on the Pro's is really off putting to me. Having to keep ANC at level 5 instead of 10 really sucks because it really lets in a lot of the outside sound that would otherwise be blocked. I really love the pro's, except for this one thing that might cause me to return them.
I didn’t care for the Corsair virtuoso rgb so it’s on it’s way back. Having Bluetooth would be cool but not necessary for me. Is the basic barracuda that much behind the pro? I also found the controls very confusing on the virtuoso. Great video as always!
Once again excellent headset-audio review .. looking for the best VFM wireless usb c headset and it seems barracuda x 2022 wins the title compared to arctis 1 wireless, arctis nova 7 , arctis 7 + , asus rog strix go 2.4 ... what's your opinion on the matter ?
The Barracuda X is $100, but the Nova 7 is is $180. I would still take the Nova 7 over the Barracuda X, but if the mic isn't a big deal, I would take the Barracuda Pro over the Nova 7. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the reply ! I don't need the mic .. all I care about is the sound, utilities and the value for the money ..... Is there a great difference in the sound cause barracuda X 2022 seems great for the price and if I want the steelseries software it's free ...
@@sophoclesgabrielides If I was in your position I'd buy the regular Barracuda. It has the best sound out of the box and better build compared to the barracuda x, they aren't much more expensive compared to the x. The Pros cost too much imo; most of their price comes from the anc which is really not needed as the regular barracuda blocks sounds amazingly well. Nova 7s have weird treble and their hinge sliding instead of clicking seems like a very possible failure point in the near future when they loose tension there. Barracuda x: very boomy sound without much resolution, audiophiles would describe it as muddy. But they're better than the Barracuda x gen 1. Barracuda: more flat with great highs, while still retaining good bass. Far better resolution and layering than the barracuda x. Barracuda pro: even more flat than the Barracuda. The way they're tuned makes it seem like you have more soundstage. Regular non audiophiles would describe this as kinda hollow sound, but you can get them to sound fuller with EQ. With EQ they sound marginally better than the regular Barracuda, but they're not worth the price imo. Nova 7: more technical sound. Best footsteps. Steelseries always did footsteps great. Weird treble. Possible failure point at the hinges. Rog strix: connection issues, wouldn't even bother Arctis 1: sounds kinda weak. Worse than the nova. Mostly tuned for footsteps Arctis 7: very similar sound to the arctis 1 wireless. Not worth the price jump. I'm constantly hunting for the best headset based on price/performance and haven't come across a better option than the Barracuda yet.
@@KraljHD Thank you for your advice ! I will consider it ! Does the regular barracuda worth the more money ? Because barracuda X seems to pack everything for the price ... The only thing that is useful and it's missing compared to arctis 1 wireless and nove7 is the wheel between chat and gaming ....
@@sophoclesgabrielides Where do you play? Because if you're on playstation you can't even use the chat dial on the arctis 7/nova 7. The arctis 1 wireless do not have a chat dial. In my opinion the Barracuda is worth the price over the Barracuda x 2022. Btw, the arctis 1 and arctis 7 do not have Bluetooth. The nova 7 and all barracudas do.
did razer fix the humming on the left ear via software? btw i think the razer blackshark v2 had the same issue with humming. I do remember that i loved that headset sound-wise but the humming was a no go so i returned it.
Hi, nice review! I've been looking for a pair of headphones that have bluetooth to connect to my phone to listen to music while also being easy to connect to my PC while I'm working and have a 3.5mm jack and mic for PS4 gaming. Of course, the best possible sound under $150. I haven't found any other headphones that meet all my requirements. Are the Razer Barracuda the best possible choice? Thanks for the reply!
Hello im a student who is planning to buy the Barracuda X and im wondering if the mic is good enough for online class but at the same time the speakers are good for gaming? And also if you could suggest a headphone (wireless preferred) that has a good mic around the $100 price range. thanks
Hi just sold the 2021 barracuda I mentioned I bought the other week cause if this LOL, what a timing. But these upgrades are stellar. Currently torn between the x and non x. I was leaning towards the non x just cause I prefer not having the boom mic. However, listening to your audio sample for the mics on the non x barracuda on my phone I felt like my ears were working hard to make out what you were saying. How do people in your games/call react with the non x mic? Any comments about you not being that clear/audible? (No plans to use noise cancelling).
Also oddly enough, the difference between the 2.4 and the bluetooth mic audio sounds pretty significant on the barracuda regular. I would have thought the 2.4 would have sounded better but it sounds pretty bad in comparison
Quick question for you: I just got the barracuda x 2021 at a huge discount at microcenter (~$63USD). That one isn't able to connect to the app correct? And if you own the 2022 barracuda X in your opinion do you think it's worth me to go back and switch out for that model? (Paying more of course too)
@@StuckOnAFireHydrant in my case yep, i do extremely enjoy the barracuda, love the way it looks, the freedom of wireless, decent quality of the mic, all the things it seemed to suck at before (battery life, no bluetooth) got fixed for me. Coming from a $150+ pc38x. It hought the $70 barracuda x felt like a steal, that getting the 2022 at $100 still feels more value for money than anything out there. I dont think the app is useful. If you want bluetooth and the better battery life and felt the $60 you paid for it feels a lot less than jt actually feels then you should just pony up the extra $40 to get something that is in my opinion almost perfect (perfect for me would have been the non x barracuda but without the glossy plastic part, a better performing mic in the beamforming mics)
@@krystianmysliwiec1151 few weeks in and yeah it's alright.. if I had to nitpick, it's not as 'sealed' compared to kraken. Basically hearing outside noise is noticeble. Also , connecting wirelessly will take a bit time (on, wait, triple tap to on Bluetooth, wait, triple tap to pair)
hello now barracuda pro is just $ 127 in my place? kraken v3 pro is $ 108. I am also interested the haptic. but what should I buy from these two headsets? i am playing game and listening to music.
Hi, another ps5 gamer here, I think that the corsair hs80 are pretty good headphones, but are more pc focused and less practical for playstation. I'm gonna buy the normal barracuda, because they are juat so good all around even for just listening to music or playing games on the phone, you can use them everywhere. They will probably last a long time too, you will maybe have even more different devices then and because baracudas can connect to anything, you wont have any problems. (I'm not english, so sorry for any mistakes)
Oh and if you are worrying because of worse mic quality (because of no boomstick), you can allways just use the mic on the ps5 controller its pretty good
this is why i cannot get the steelseries because the usb-c port is in the middle. some asus headsets have usb-c off-center. laptops now use charging via usb-c a lot so that 1 port cannot really be covered up. so you cannot even get a usb-c dongle in there unless the plug is off-center.
That and the Barracuda lacks simultaneous bluetooth. With the Nova you can listen to your phone and the game at the same time for example. Comfort wise the Nova 7 is a little better too but the Barracuda isn't bad. The Barracuda definitely sounds better though.
@@GadgetryTech Hm alright. I was not sure because Arctis is 20€ cheaper and has its own program for sound setings wich Baracuda is lack of. But Baracuda X 2022 has a bluetooth...
hi, is barracuda x (2021) use the same earpad with X 2022 or barracuda 2022? im looking for the pad replacement but the seller only write for X without date 2021 or 2022 based on razer website , X (probably 2022) and Non X model are the same...
I wouldn't buy the g733 just because of how limited the connection options are. Look into the g435 because they have Bluetooth and a 2.4 usb A dongle so you can connect them to everything besides a xbox.
Nice 3-in-1 review! The review was still detailed and informative as usual, even though you had to include more headsets than usually. I feel that in this case a 3-in-1 review was probably better, as the headsets belong to the same headset line. That made comparing the headsets easier.
It's great that also the more known companies, such as Razer, are starting to notice your work and send you their products for reviewing.
By the way, I finally bought the EPOS H6PRO headset (closed model) based on your recommendation and my first impression of it is very positive. I was able to find it at a price of 85 EUR (approximately 90 USD), so I decided to go for it. It seems to be very nice for listening to music too, which cannot be said about too many gaming headsets.
I appreciate the intro and explaining why you did it this way, but I believe this is exactly how you should have done these reviews. Sure it became long, but with the links you can easily get to what you want to hear. Great reviews and I appreciate it sir. Good luck on the move
Awesome review. I just can't get my head around why the Pro doesn't have a audio jack 😑. It would be great to be able to use it when the battery is out or if you're using it with an xbox.
In in the same boat. Would've bought it if it had the 3.5mm
I'm using the kaira Pro passthrough with charging cable connected to my Xbox series s.... Game sound still work and Bluetooth when charging...try it with these 💯
You can use it while its charging
what a fantastic review dude thank you for your thoroughness and for reviewing the middle barracuda especially
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m going with the 2022 Barracuda for my next pc gaming headphones. I was looking for a white color 50mm driver wireless headset but Felt I had exhausted all my options looking online but I will settle for black since these seem to have everything else Im looking for!
I love the long lengthy detail video format too. I realize TH-camrs that do product reviews create short , summarized unboxing reviews but a thorough analysis helped me to make an informed decision on my purchase.
Thanks so much! That's the main goal of my channel! If I can make them shorter I always will. But that's only if I feel I can properly explain the product I'm covering, and people can learn almost everything they'd want to know. I hope you like them!
So how it’s feeling so far ? Did you still like it ? Did you get the pro barracuda or the normal ones or the x let me know !
MEN thanks! You are the only one that use the Barracuda non x wired!, and that is what i was lookin for! Thanks!
Great video. Thank you. I actually liked that all 3 headsets were in the same video. It helped with the comparison
Thanks for the comparison. Coverage of all three headsets is the reason why I clicked on the video, btw 😝
Thanks for the review, seems like the x is a great value for $100.
I was thinking "this is the longest review I've ever seen" just a few seconds before you mentioned "this is the longest review I've done" hahaha XD Thanks by the way, excellent review, it had help me to decide! I'm gonna get the $160 Barracuda for my PC and mobile next week. Greetings from Mexico!
Yeah this was a big one, but the only way I could release it in time!
Heyyy Alfredo que tal, los compraste los barracuda? Que tal son? Quiero comprarlos está semana pero estoy buscando opiniones
5:32 & 10:02 Thanks so much for mentioning the volume wheels, I had no idea some headsets have wheels that change the windows volume in pc. When I change windows volume it also changes the volume in obs, I imagine these infinite headset wheels would also mess with obs volume and that's a deal breaker for me. Amazing video 10/10
The Barracudas are currently $80 new from Amazon and they even have a couple open box ones for $60 through Amazon Warehouse. Not the X, the regular ones! This seems like an insane deal to me. I'm trying to choose a wireless headset to go with my PSVR2 and it came down to the Barracudas and the Arctis Nova 7 but for only $60, less than half what I go could the Nova 7's for, the Barracudas seem like a no brainer?
I got the new razer barracuda and they are pretty solid, I recommend them
@@thelowkeyspy is there some synapse pc option for microphone to make it sound better?
@@xxxjujuxxx666 the microphone on pc for the barracuda is just bad sadly but ik the microphone is good on mobile , even with the synapse the microphone can’t really be changed too much on desktop
@@thelowkeyspy yea man i got them some time ago, prob gonna return them n get v3 pro cuz barracuda pro is way too expensive at this point
Synapse 3 software sucks. I hope Razer better sell their headphones with usb sound card. They shall create only an equalizer software. Nobody wants THX Spatial that much.
The measurements for standard Barracuda and Pro are very good, above average for the category.
Beautiful extension down to 10Hz, I like the drivers that have a margin of correction, Razer then also seems good at matching drivers, at least on the more expensive headphones.
But the thing that no one seems to notice is that the Pro incorporates a THX AAA amplifier, it would be really interesting to see how the Pro performs at high volume or in the dynamic range,
although it may sound like the usual marketing gimmick this is serious stuff.
I bought Barracudas standard yesterday and i'm really shocked with sound, i have amazing Hi-Fi shop where you can test virtually every headphones from 50$ to 5000$, i was testing 5 bluetooth top reated headphones from 150$ to 250$ and 150$ Barracudas standard just sounded better for my taste im really happy.
This guy is awesome, he cares about quality and does very attention to detail reviews
Loyal subscriber😆
Amazingly detailed in a way anyone would understand. Awesome video!!!
Great review! Especially mic tests with all kinds of connections (wired too!) Thanks!
They have the white barracuda X's on sale at my walmart for only $69. Seems like a great deal.
Outstanding review!!! Made me make a good purchasing decision! Well done! Keep it up
this dude right here deserve more subs!
Thanks for combining them as i wanted to see what the difference between them for so i can choose what to buy
which headset do you think is better. it's about the sound quality. Razer barracuda or arctis Nova 7x?
Barracuda sounds better.
i was about to ask the same question
Thanks for the deep dive it was very insightful. I have a question about the baracuda pro. Does your audio quality dip when you join a discord, zoom, or phone call when ANC/transparancy mode is on? I returned my first pair because I thought it was a hardware limitation. Come to find out the second pair does it as well. It only happens when ANC or transpairancy mode is active. But when the headset has both options turned off the audio quality goes back to normal. I've watched other reviews and I haven't seen anyone talk about it. Thank you for the awsome video and I hope that you have a great day!
it is good to also have comparison videos like this one, all the products compared in the same video
Thank you for your time! Very detailed review!
Very good indepth review. I was hesitant to get these and desperately looking for an alternative that apparently doesn't exist. I've heard a lot of people saying they sound bad and they aren't loud at all but you went out and showed the graphs (even if i don't really understand them), but it's obvious you know what you're talking about. I think i will pick up the barracuda x tomorrow
@HanenX i feel like mine are not nearly loud enough
bossman tell me about the experience after using the barracuda x for a year
@@madlad25 not worth it lol
@@xXlURMOMlXx i asked for a summary or review man not some sentences i need to buy one asap its on sale
@@madlad25 well the headset is not that loud, my friends had trouble hearing me, and it made my head hurt. The directional Audio also wasn't that good. It's nice being able to use it with different devices, but it was finicky and wouldn't work right alot of the time. I ended up returning in and getting a cheap 35$ Xbox branded headset and it worked much better. If you want a device thats wireless and Bluetooth id recommend athe arctis 7 instead
The direct comparison between Barracuda pro and nova artics pro wireless is 100% right. Something about thx amp they sound so good and accurate
Thank you for the review! Very well put together video.
I've been searching for barracuda non x and didnt see much review until i found yours, awesome and very helpful
Glad I could help!
@@GadgetryTech Just received my Barracuda today, it just perfect. Thanks to you!
Great review! Could you tell me which one of the ANC wireless gaming headsets SOUND BETTER in your opinion? Barracuda PRO or EPOS H3PRO Hybrid or Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. Looking for one for daily use and gaming. Thank you so much!
Is anc a good thing for inmersive gaming ? I mean for playing games like Hogwart legacy , good of war , etc . I dont know if anc makes a big diffrence or not .Great review man! Thank you
Got the Barracuda Pro but wow the plastic creaks a ton. If my jaw moves even a tiny bit with them on it sounds/feels like wood creaking in an old haunted house. Did you run into that?
Hey man, great video. Just wondering if any of these models work with Razer synapse? EQ adjustment, mic adjustment, THX spatial audio? Thanks!
Comfort wise, which is better? Barracuda or the Nova 7?
Also, is the Barracuda compatible with the Tempest 3d Audio of Ps5?
Thanks for answering in advance!
Great stuff! Opinion question but if you had to pick one headset that was $350 or less and you prioritize competitive fps and footsteps like in cod and immersion what headset would you say is the best in those aspects?
I'm seriously thinking about grabbing the Barracuda Pro next month, because I really want to have a good pair of headphones that I can just use with everything I have (PC, S21Ultra, and Series X).
I don't think the pro work the with Xbox unfortunately, only the x and normal one
This video, is perfect, is literally just what i searching, because, i want buy a new headphones, and this is the perfect video, tx a lot.
Your review is great, I was debating between the Pro and the Barracuda.
I hope they come out with a white chasis. One last question does it come with THX..the Barracuda?
Ok so I got the 2022 Barracuda (White ones) they come with Audio cable, Bluetooth and usb C dongle. Bought the THX (half price with barracuda purchase) and sounds incredible. These are now my daily drivers! Go check out the 2022 Barracuda X!
@@ITK5 You bought the 2022 Barracuda or the Barracuda X 2022? Because on the website of razer I could only find the black version of the Barracuda
@@VinnieG. Ahh yes i got the Barracuda X from Amazon 2022 model.
Telling you bro..no regrets and sound is great.
@@ITK5 Thanks for the info! On Amazon I found the 2021 version, at least that's what Amazon says. You bought that version and you got the 2022 ones?
@@VinnieG. yes sir you can also tell from the shape of USBC dongle that it comes with and I believe the 2021 didn’t not have Bluetooth..2022 does. I had the razer opus and I have to admit that these are more comfortable and sound comes across just as good or better. It’s definitely louder than the Opus.
Thanks a lot for the review! I think x is best suit for me.
Great reviews like always. With all these headsets you have what Is your go to gaming headset ? (wireless) & (wired)
I game on PC mostly some Xbox.
Thanks
Great review! I just got a question. Can you actually use the barracuda X via bluetooth to listen to music or videos? Like in Logitech g435 or Steelseries Arctis 9?
Yes. Using one now. You can. Via Bluetooth & USB C works
yes, make sure you get the 2022 version, 2021's doesn't support BT
Hello o/ Big fan of your reviews, found you sometime ago while searching about my HS80 settings (great sound after EQ) but i dont have it anymore 😅
Im considering a new pair of headsets: and was thinking about the "veteran" Astro A50gen4. But also the new ones Barracuda Pro and Arctis Nova 7x.
What fits best my priorities ?
1-Sound quality/fidelity for music (powerfull bass, lively mids and detailed highs) good separation is welcome.
2- Good sense of immersion for movies/series and some gamming too of course.
3- Good confort is always needed
Thanks
I think I answered your question elsewhere, but if you don't need a good quality mic, I would go with the Barracuda Pro! Otherwise, the 7X or Stealth 700 Gen2 Max are the runner ups.
I'm using the kaira Pro passthrough with charging cable connected to my Xbox series s.... Game sound still work and Bluetooth when charging...try it with these 💯
The pro or the arctis nova pro wireless??
Hi, great reviews
I mean, u got enough experience in the topic, so
I am in Brazil so, for example on Amazon the $100 Barracuda X, costs approx $280 because of taxes, and I would be on a budget for the headset
I would use the Headset to work remotely on Linux, use Bluetooth, play on PC and PS4, probably with the dongle, and listen to music all the time.
Would the Barracuda X fit these use cases? Or would the Barracuda do so?
I ain't even thinking about the Barracuda Pro because it is so way out of my budget since with taxes it would be approx $600
Anyways, thanks for the help!!
Barracuda x mic sounds the best to me.
Yeah its the best because of boom mic is in front of your mouth and not behind
Razer Barracuda vs Blackshark v2 pro vs Corsair hs80 : Which do you recommend? I currently have the Barracuda X
Great vid - tempted by the Pro but also tempted to get a Penrose again (which I stupidly sold!!). How much better do the Penrose still sound?
Ss have unlimited battery life and better mic sound, but costs way more
bought the pro - it was good not much issue. went back to DTSX headphone 2.0 - THX spatial audio can't hold a candle to it
Took mine back to Walmart. Then ought the JBL 910 headset.
You get what you pay for. JbL best headphones I've ever owned.
My big question about the non-X Barracuda Pro and Barracuda Pro, why no white/Mercury version? Annoys the hell out of me.
Same.....should have black and white color options available.
Will definitely get either the Barracuda or Barracuda X to upragde from my Barracuda X.
Which would you recommend from the Razer Barracuda and Turtle beach Gen 2 Max?
Question: Great IMMERSIVE headset for Dolby Atmos movies? Thanks!
Hey mate, could you try wicked cushions on these? Thank you!
AWESOME REVIEW!
Thank you for awesome review. I'm looking to replace my Razer Nari with Barracuda X specifically to get rid of Razer Synapse (and also to be able to use them under Linux). Reviews of 2021 model said the headset works plug and play without installing Synapse. Is this still the case for 2022 model? Thank you.
Razer Nari works without synapse, what are you talking about lol.
All razer headsets work without synapse.
Great review!
Strange you say you can finetune the audio of the Barracuda X while all the other guys on youtube saying, you can't, what you see is what you get, straight out of the box. Or am I missing something? 19:41
Very nice deep dive. I am considering the Barracuda X and plan to use them for daily phone/video calls mostly. I'm curious how the earcups isolate from other people talking nearby and does the mic pick up any unwanted surrounding chatter?
did u find out the answer
@@vovochka9332 Not really and i didn't buy anything in the end, but i was leaning most to the Barracuda X.
@@sket83 i alr made my choice something same price but much better check out Skullcandy hesh anc
I recently bought the Barracuda wireless and im surprised by the fact that these actually sound decent for music apart from gaming.
How is the clamping force compared to other headsets like artis 3 hyper x stinger or sony xm3? Only the stinger have been a headset I was ableto wear because I have TMJ which makes it really hard to find a good headset.
Would the Barracuda X mic be compatible with the Barracuda? If so surely the best option is to get the Barracuda and buy the mic separately, then you get the best of both worlds
yeah, but depending on the mic you might as well buy an entirely different headset with better mic and everything...
Very helpful man i appreciate it +1
Concerning only Mic + audio quality, who has the edge? Barracuda Pro or EPOS H3pro hybrid?
H3PRO hybrid
Just to clarify, when you say sound quality vs sound stage...Are you saying that the out of box audio is the “sound quality” that the drivers naturally are tuned for? Whereas “sound stage” is the customization options the software allows you to get out of the product?
Barracuda regular get low little love and reviews 😅 this is the only one i see.
I do wonder about mercury white if there is quick discoloration? Yellowing? Thanks
Thank you for the review
Thank you for watching it :)
Does the Barracuda Pro have the same angled baffle as the Barracuda X and Barracuda?
I was thinking of grabbing the Pro's, but an angled baffle is a must for me. I always find flat designs uncomfortable.
*edit* Also, Razer sells replacement earpads for the Pro's. Looks like the clip off (ie like the XM4).
Loud white noise when ANC is turned above 5 on the Pro's is really off putting to me. Having to keep ANC at level 5 instead of 10 really sucks because it really lets in a lot of the outside sound that would otherwise be blocked. I really love the pro's, except for this one thing that might cause me to return them.
Can you use barracuda pro earpads on barracuda x? Recently ordered the X model, but I think I'll prefer the leather earpads
Hi, would you recommend the barracuda x or the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2? I mainly use bluetooth for connection
ik im a year late but i loved my 700 gen 2 but i dropped it ONE time and they broke 😔
I didn’t care for the Corsair virtuoso rgb so it’s on it’s way back. Having Bluetooth would be cool but not necessary for me. Is the basic barracuda that much behind the pro? I also found the controls very confusing on the virtuoso. Great video as always!
@GadgetryTech Does barracuda x 2022 has an inbuilt mic?
Once again excellent headset-audio review .. looking for the best VFM wireless usb c headset and it seems barracuda x 2022 wins the title compared to arctis 1 wireless, arctis nova 7 , arctis 7 + , asus rog strix go 2.4 ... what's your opinion on the matter ?
The Barracuda X is $100, but the Nova 7 is is $180. I would still take the Nova 7 over the Barracuda X, but if the mic isn't a big deal, I would take the Barracuda Pro over the Nova 7. Hope that helps!
Thank you for the reply ! I don't need the mic .. all I care about is the sound, utilities and the value for the money ..... Is there a great difference in the sound cause barracuda X 2022 seems great for the price and if I want the steelseries software it's free ...
@@sophoclesgabrielides If I was in your position I'd buy the regular Barracuda. It has the best sound out of the box and better build compared to the barracuda x, they aren't much more expensive compared to the x. The Pros cost too much imo; most of their price comes from the anc which is really not needed as the regular barracuda blocks sounds amazingly well. Nova 7s have weird treble and their hinge sliding instead of clicking seems like a very possible failure point in the near future when they loose tension there.
Barracuda x: very boomy sound without much resolution, audiophiles would describe it as muddy. But they're better than the Barracuda x gen 1.
Barracuda: more flat with great highs, while still retaining good bass. Far better resolution and layering than the barracuda x.
Barracuda pro: even more flat than the Barracuda. The way they're tuned makes it seem like you have more soundstage. Regular non audiophiles would describe this as kinda hollow sound, but you can get them to sound fuller with EQ. With EQ they sound marginally better than the regular Barracuda, but they're not worth the price imo.
Nova 7: more technical sound. Best footsteps. Steelseries always did footsteps great. Weird treble. Possible failure point at the hinges.
Rog strix: connection issues, wouldn't even bother
Arctis 1: sounds kinda weak. Worse than the nova. Mostly tuned for footsteps
Arctis 7: very similar sound to the arctis 1 wireless. Not worth the price jump.
I'm constantly hunting for the best headset based on price/performance and haven't come across a better option than the Barracuda yet.
@@KraljHD Thank you for your advice ! I will consider it ! Does the regular barracuda worth the more money ? Because barracuda X seems to pack everything for the price ... The only thing that is useful and it's missing compared to arctis 1 wireless and nove7 is the wheel between chat and gaming ....
@@sophoclesgabrielides Where do you play? Because if you're on playstation you can't even use the chat dial on the arctis 7/nova 7.
The arctis 1 wireless do not have a chat dial.
In my opinion the Barracuda is worth the price over the Barracuda x 2022.
Btw, the arctis 1 and arctis 7 do not have Bluetooth. The nova 7 and all barracudas do.
did razer fix the humming on the left ear via software? btw i think the razer blackshark v2 had the same issue with humming. I do remember that i loved that headset sound-wise but the humming was a no go so i returned it.
Hi, nice review! I've been looking for a pair of headphones that have bluetooth to connect to my phone to listen to music while also being easy to connect to my PC while I'm working and have a 3.5mm jack and mic for PS4 gaming. Of course, the best possible sound under $150. I haven't found any other headphones that meet all my requirements. Are the Razer Barracuda the best possible choice? Thanks for the reply!
arctis 7+
@@mickvanveen1214 If I'm not mistaken, the Arctics 7+ don't have Bluetooth :/
Which one is better ss nova pw or barracuda pro?
Hello im a student who is planning to buy the Barracuda X and im wondering if the mic is good enough for online class but at the same time the speakers are good for gaming? And also if you could suggest a headphone (wireless preferred) that has a good mic around the $100 price range. thanks
The mic from the Barracuda x 2022 is more than good enough for online class.
Just make sure that you're getting the 2022 version.
how do you use the mic without the boom mic? i have the barracuda x 2022? or is that a different version?
The barracuda x only have the boom mic. They don't have the mic on the headset itself like the regular barracuda and pro.
Hi just sold the 2021 barracuda I mentioned I bought the other week cause if this LOL, what a timing. But these upgrades are stellar. Currently torn between the x and non x. I was leaning towards the non x just cause I prefer not having the boom mic.
However, listening to your audio sample for the mics on the non x barracuda on my phone I felt like my ears were working hard to make out what you were saying. How do people in your games/call react with the non x mic? Any comments about you not being that clear/audible? (No plans to use noise cancelling).
I am fine with slightly worse audio quality. I just need to make sure its actually comfortably usable.
Also oddly enough, the difference between the 2.4 and the bluetooth mic audio sounds pretty significant on the barracuda regular. I would have thought the 2.4 would have sounded better but it sounds pretty bad in comparison
Quick question for you: I just got the barracuda x 2021 at a huge discount at microcenter (~$63USD). That one isn't able to connect to the app correct?
And if you own the 2022 barracuda X in your opinion do you think it's worth me to go back and switch out for that model? (Paying more of course too)
@@StuckOnAFireHydrant in my case yep, i do extremely enjoy the barracuda, love the way it looks, the freedom of wireless, decent quality of the mic, all the things it seemed to suck at before (battery life, no bluetooth) got fixed for me. Coming from a $150+ pc38x. It hought the $70 barracuda x felt like a steal, that getting the 2022 at $100 still feels more value for money than anything out there.
I dont think the app is useful. If you want bluetooth and the better battery life and felt the $60 you paid for it feels a lot less than jt actually feels then you should just pony up the extra $40 to get something that is in my opinion almost perfect (perfect for me would have been the non x barracuda but without the glossy plastic part, a better performing mic in the beamforming mics)
Just got the X. Gonna miss the padding so much from kraken v3 (which is what the bara mid tier uses too)
Are they good ??
@@krystianmysliwiec1151 few weeks in and yeah it's alright.. if I had to nitpick, it's not as 'sealed' compared to kraken. Basically hearing outside noise is noticeble. Also , connecting wirelessly will take a bit time (on, wait, triple tap to on Bluetooth, wait, triple tap to pair)
btw does baracuda have noise suppresion and if it does can u turn it on and off
hello now barracuda pro is just $ 127 in my place? kraken v3 pro is $ 108. I am also interested the haptic. but what should I buy from these two headsets? i am playing game and listening to music.
Hey mate! Can you try wicked cushions freeze on the Normal Barracuda? Thank you
I’m torn. Need help. PS5 gamer here. New barracuda x or Corsair hs80. Love them both. Any thoughts?
Hi, another ps5 gamer here, I think that the corsair hs80 are pretty good headphones, but are more pc focused and less practical for playstation. I'm gonna buy the normal barracuda, because they are juat so good all around even for just listening to music or playing games on the phone, you can use them everywhere. They will probably last a long time too, you will maybe have even more different devices then and because baracudas can connect to anything, you wont have any problems.
(I'm not english, so sorry for any mistakes)
Oh and if you are worrying because of worse mic quality (because of no boomstick), you can allways just use the mic on the ps5 controller its pretty good
10/18/22 This video helped a lot. Thank you!
this is why i cannot get the steelseries because the usb-c port is in the middle. some asus headsets have usb-c off-center. laptops now use charging via usb-c a lot so that 1 port cannot really be covered up. so you cannot even get a usb-c dongle in there unless the plug is off-center.
Can you still use the boom mic on the Barracuda?
Can you make a eq settings for warzone with the barracuda x 2022 model? I can’t find any eq settings using the razer app on my iPhone!
Hi, beside the price; for music barracuda or barracuda pro? I don't anc becuse using fully at home wit ipad pro.
could you give some Barracuda Pro eq settings?like for gaming
If you had to buy just one headset for PC and money isn't an issue. What headset would you chose and why?
obviously the pro? as long as you dont care about the mic
Does the barracuda X have another mic so that I don't need to plug in the retractable mic every time I need to answer a call using my mobile?
I'm curious if the barracuda 2022 is a better buy than the nova 7 if the mic isn't a priority for me?
That and the Barracuda lacks simultaneous bluetooth. With the Nova you can listen to your phone and the game at the same time for example. Comfort wise the Nova 7 is a little better too but the Barracuda isn't bad. The Barracuda definitely sounds better though.
Wheres the sonar walk-through?
Please sir, I need your opinion. Should I buy a RAZER BARACUDA X 2022 or STEEL SERIES ARCTIS 1 WIRELESS ?
Barracuda X 2022 for sure
@@GadgetryTech Hm alright. I was not sure because Arctis is 20€ cheaper and has its own program for sound setings wich Baracuda is lack of. But Baracuda X 2022 has a bluetooth...
How to remove and replace batteries. Any idea?
where did you get the case for the barracuda on the thumbnail?
The more expensive Pro includes the case
hi, is barracuda x (2021) use the same earpad with X 2022 or barracuda 2022? im looking for the pad replacement but the seller only write for X without date 2021 or 2022
based on razer website , X (probably 2022) and Non X model are the same...
¡Muy útil! ¡Muchísimas gracias!
What would you say wins, Logitech G733, or Razer Barracuda X?
Did you take one of them?
I wouldn't buy the g733 just because of how limited the connection options are.
Look into the g435 because they have Bluetooth and a 2.4 usb A dongle so you can connect them to everything besides a xbox.