⚠️To all that come to this video after a year: The Barracuda X now has Bluetooth. Which means it is now compatible with iOS (Apple devices) That means this headset is compatible with literally anything! (They added it a while after the headset came out so now in the 2022 version and later the Bluetooth works)
I bought the pre-bluetooth version. I ended up returning it on warranty, and have now ended up with two of the bluetooth version. The new ones have AWFUL sound integrity. The bitrate drops to robotic levels at least once every ten minutes. The old headset never did this at all, and both of the new ones do.
@@JayEnfieldro which should i buy then With Bluetooth or without? I want to ps5 for gaming Edit: It doesn't matter whether it's wired, wireless or any other brand, I want you to recommend a headset that is very good for me according to the game and goes up to this price
So, for all users of this headset, I DESPERATELY REQUEST HELP. I have the updated bluetooth-available version. See, the *_only_* reason why I purchased this is because I primarily use a Grado GW100x. I stubbornly refused to use anything else (it just sounds so f*ing good) but I eventually began to feel bad with all my online friends telling me how terrible the microphone was. Hey I love it enough not to care and I even bought a 2nd set. Like I said, I only bought this because I began to feel bad for said friends thinking I sound like a buggy ATM machine. My friends are SO MUCH HAPPIER now. THEY LOVE IT. They say I sound HELLA CRISP. Ok, so here''re the "BUT(s)". I *_hate_* this headset. I was on a budget and my friends are why I purchased this to begin with so, it's too late to refund now. Someone save me please. The #1 most bizarre problem I face is: I can *_only_* be heard via bluetooth connection. When connected via 2.4ghz, "testing" the mic works perfectly, but once I attempt any actual conversation with another human being, the mic just refuses to work. With all the identical settings, friends say the bluetooth sounds amazing. However I purchased this for stability and connectivity reasons as well. I can't even walk out to grab a beer without the headset not only disconnecting but just plain *_turning itself off._* At least my "crappy" GW100x made me sound like a robot and maybe had patchy connectivity among other things I received a ton of complaints about, but AT LEAST IT STAYED CONNECTED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND. The Barracuda X instantly turns itself off the very INSTANT I walk out of bluetooth range, AND DOESN'T EVEN TELL ME SO. Then I walk back and I crack open a beer expecting to enjoy myself then realise what's happened 30 seconds later. Imagine how f*ing annoying this was *_before_* I figured this out. I'm at least 90% sure it's an authentic set because I mean it sounds great, I sound great, and it works with Razer software. God, why tho, I mean, okay, so let me accept that I'll never be heard on anything other than Bluetooth. My friends love it and that's why I bought it. If I want the better audio quality of 2.4ghz, ANOTHER mysterious problem arises. I can LITERALLY only watch TH-cam videos HALF A SECOND AT A TIME. I click. It plays. Then pauses. ICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSESICLICKITPLAYSITPAUSES (etc) TH-cam videos only function as expected when I disconnect from either Bluetooth or 2.4. Doesn't this headset have a feature literally called SMARTSWITCH? My Grado seems confused. I can be listening to it and the moment I receive a call on my phone, it transitions flawlessly. And it doesn't claim to have "SMART"switch. Let's not even mention that this headset apparently comes with 7.1 surround sound. It is annoying enough that I apparently need to register in order to activate this function. But wait, THERE'S MORE. After registration the software demands an activation code. WHAT ACTIVATION CODE??? Maybe I just don't read good but I see no activation code available in the manual, I didn't receive one via the email I registered with, AND YES i CHECKED MY SPAM FOLDER. WHY DOES THIS MATTER? BECAUSE 7.1 simply refuses to work no matter what I've tried, does it not work because it just doesn't work or because I haven't been able to activate it because of a demanded activation code I have never received? Connecting to 7.1 literally just seems to mute the headset entirely. Dear God, at this point, I've pretty much given up and can barely even be f*cked to find out what's wrong. There are so many things I appreciate about this headset but it has by far been the single most frustrating product I've ever experienced.
Every razer mic I have ever used is the most sensitive thing ever as well - I could hear things I couldn't with my own ears and with others the sound from the headphones can be heard in the mic
@@aceofskulls2407 can confirm , I had a razer kraken headset and my friends were able to hear my game sound I had to lower my volume and they’re voices
want a good mic on a gaming headset. edifier g4 te. been using it for my streams. its amazing, it doesnt sound like a typical gaming headset where its so sharp/walkie-talkie ish, i was surprise, given the price
I really appreciate that you guys use EFT as your main game for headset reviews lately. It's easily the most sound-dependent game and I've really been trying to find info on headsets that work best for the game. You guys really pushed me towards getting the Blackshark V2 Pros from my Arctis 7s and I absolutely love them.
@@uslph. I wasn't saying it had the best audio quality. I said that the game is extremely sound-dependent because it is. Every eft player knows the audio is shit but that doesn't take away from how important it is.
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 👍
My friends tells they hear me really really well, but toooo low volume. They can hear me if i talk really loud, putting the mic touching my mouth (the closest posible) I don't know how to fix the sensitivity
im on pc, same for me its really quiet. Bullshit Microphone tbh, my Blackshark V2 X are much better. Dont know if its with all BT headsets but this one has a really bad mic, gotta stick with cables i guess...
I'm confused why you missed the entire Steelseries stack here? They have 3 different wireless headsets in the price range you looked at as competition, and their Arctis 1 is basically the same headset as this.
I know right? I clicked this video because I was thinking of switching from my Arctis 7 to this one, so I hoped that he would do a comparison. But tbh, I see nothing special with these, my Arctis 7 is working just fine and the battery life is exquisite!
Hmm you're right, it is oddly similar in features and the identical USB-C dongle plus the same "4-in-1" marketing lol. I haven't tried the Arctis 1 but thanks for bringing this to my attention. -D.
That's not true, there is only another headset for this category, the Arctis 1 and for this price a wireless headset is pretty solid. Im not a big fan of Razer, I usually don't like their build quality but we have to be honest here, they did a really good job for a 99 €/$ wireless headset, and NO, they did not copied the Steelseries, a company that places a product in a category where other brands are present is not copying, it is called marketing.
steel series only have bluetooth, while this has 2.4ghz dongle that is way superior in signal strength and almost no latency compared to steel series around 100-300 ms lag
Is it me or it is just the Steelseries Arctis 1 wireless but with a Razer logo? (I wonder why he didn't mention it since they are extremely similar with the same usb-c dongle)
I very recently got the HyperX Cloud Flight wireless for about 80$ on sale, seems to be pretty solid so far. Surprised that wasn't in the lineup of comparisons for this price-point
I had a cloud alpha for 1.5 years. I had to return them and I got a refund. It electrocuted me many times. Last time I got very bad headache. It's a common issue and there are quite a few people on reddit and tom's hardware claiming the same issue. Even with their keyboard. I loved my cloud alpha, but if my health comes into the situation, definitely no. I do not recommend them anymore to my friends and anyone I talk to. That's why I even wrote this down. Be very careful with that headphones man.
@@axle1337 depends. For big heads and ears, razer seems to be the better option lol. I returned the Arctic 1 wireless because my ears rubbed against the drivers. Headset is tiny imo
The only thing that's missing on this headset is an internal microphone, which will provide an option to consumers to not carry the detachable microphone on the go. Otherwise, this would be a huge winner.
Exactly, I found myself comparing these to the Arctis 7p+ but heard the arctis didnt have as much bass, less battery life, its more expensive, and it only comes in white
Bought these today (Aug 2022) - coming from Cloud's that I've had for 5 years - Love these! They changed the usb-c dongle to having the plug off-set to the side so now when plugging into a laptop it will only cover 1 port rather than 2(and being "reversable" you can flip it over depending on what port you want or don't want to block)
The type c dongles are a must now imo. Specially for using with a quest 2 or switch. Just so much nicer of an experience than a short 3.5 cable that you have to hook up every time.
My current headphones have a micro b connection, which is why I'm looking for a new headset, I've burned through so many of these cables cause they break so easily. Everytime after a few weeks they start disconnecting and popping and screaming in my ears lol
@@ekasism no they don't,not for their price.Definitely "decent headphones" sound better,but the fact is that gaming headphones are good enough for the vast majority of people
Considering I'm an old school wired guy for the price I'd rather some monoprice retro's and a decent USB mic, but I don't play fps games so not sure what the positional audio is like on the retro's for that kind of gaming. Nice to see a lot of these headsets aren't the ugly RGB mess they've been for the last few years though.
Not even close Edit (because of confusion): cloud 2 was the best. Looking at upgrading from my excellent wired clouds for a wireless pair of headphones - thinking about staying with the same brand after this video.
It we be beneficial if you provided you rating of what you heard in those sound samples. You mentioned your least favorite, but not specifically the rank of each. It would be helpful to gauge your rank against our own to better judge headsets reviewed here. Thanks for your review!
I'm here a couple years after this video was released and im pretty sure the headset has a larger rotation now and can be rotated inwards. The headset now has an app which can be used to adjust settings and see battery and the battery life now reaches over 50 hours.
As a hardware reviewer I'm surprised you don't know "75%" volume doesn't mean it's not at full volume. Change the slider to dB view. 75% for this headset is 0db. 100% you're adding gain (and making the mic sound crappier)
I use the Razer Kraken II nearly 5 years. I love how i can just replace the ear cushions for small money, because this is the only thing what disintegrate from using it. No RGB, No Bloatware, cable is ridiculous good and also the whole build quality is compared to others great. I tested in the meantime several other Headsets from the usual gamer scheme industry. Just to see if it makes any difference to spend double or triple the money. And it's clearly not. Even on the Epos 603(sic) with "broadcast quality mic" for $200 it's nothing what i must have, the mic is even worse. I learned that if you use your mic very often in games or for chatting, streams you name it, a $30 Table microphone usb-c will do a much much much better job than everything you could buy with a so called "Gaming Headset". Therefore, it's better to look for comfort, ergonomics and build quality, of course the sound should be good too, but the build in drivers in most of this gamer headset came out of the same chinese fab, there is not much difference technically. The point is, i would not recommend choosing a headset only on behalf of the microphone quality. Anyway, i guess i'll get me one of this Baracuda Headsets, to see if its as good as the wired kraken.
Built my gf a PC a while ago and I went with a BeQuiet! Shadow Rock 3 and it's been amazing. Really great offset design where it avoids the RAM and gets the end of the fins up quite close to the rear exhaust fan, creating a bit of extra airflow around that part. Cool seeing it in a sponsor highlight!
I ain't no audiophile but, to me, that mic sounds a bit muffled and sludgy. The HyperX Cloud II easily sounds the best of the bunch; while not especially rich in sound, it's clean and clear, and that's what matters most when communicating with teammates. Is it worth the extra $40? Maybe? Probably. I think I'd still lean toward wired headphones and a proper mic at that price point, but as a decent wireless option, I could see myself choosing the Cloud II over the competition. Still, props to Razer for taking steps in the right direction and (seemingly) listening to consumers and taking cues from the criticism.
does also anyone experience humming when u dont play any sound but u have the headset turned on? - the higher the volume, the greater the hum (barracuda X 2022)
I still have my Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card from 2008! It’s PCI, so I can’t use it with a modern motherboard, but it’s still an awesome piece of technology! Glad that Razer is revisiting its older product lineup.
Hello, I really impressed by how you review the headset but I was searching your youtube channel and there is no videos about Razer Barracuda the middle one. I want to ask about the audio quality of Razer Barracuda X and Barracuda, is it the difference in audio quality is like a night and day or is it just a small difference? I know this is already an old videos but i really hope you will reply this because I was wondering and wanted to buy a new headset. I really enjoyed your review videos. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's 2021 and you guys still haven't tested the MMX 300, please, it's so good, I think a lot of your audience is sleeping on it. Although I understand Beyerdynamic prices may be a bit steep if you aren't located in europe.
As someone who uses an Arctis 1 wireless the one thing I wish these had and the Arctis 1 had is Bluetooth. It's kinda annoying having the receiver in your phone and you can't charge your phone and have the receiver on the same time
Thanks so much for these videos, honostly went through about 5 of your reviews before landing on this one, really appreciate your honesty with reviews as I've spent 250$ on my previous headset just to send it back due to comfort issues. I'm pretty excited to try these out when they arrive! :D
@@Sam-de8tchey wsp, i only used them for like 1 day so i dont know abt the battery, but the mic is actually pretty solid and my friends liked it, the sound stage is a bit high but u can still pick up on footsteps easily so in games like r6 its good, and its really comfy with a really nice amount of clamping force
idk if there is an updated version but I bought a barracuda X and it has bluetooth...can swap betweet audio from my pc to my phone very easily.... they are very straight foward. really like it and the price point is surprisingly good
I bought these recently and used them a couple times, and I've boxed them back up and taking them back after work tomorrow. Not the most comfortable, but ok for a couple hours. My biggest gripe is the Mic, I coudnt hear myself, nor could my guildmates. If i more or less stuck the mic against the corner of my mouth it was marginally better. I had the setting maxed out. Going back to my old Turtlebeach P12 Earforce I used with my PS4.
Bought these a week ago for £40. I don't need the bluetooth as I use it for my job and occasional gaming. It's worth every penny so far, comfortable, good sound, and even better sound with the 7.1 surround. If you're in the UK, jump to Curry's as it's on sale now.
Sad to see Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless wasn't mentioned for comparison. They are exact same price, even have a similar look. Would have liked to hear the microphone comparison.
I tried arctis 1 & barracuda X both pretty good & comfy they are at the same lvl, but i prefer barracuda. What lacks from arctis 1 is the pads thinner so my ears can touch the speaker & the mic ofc. Anything else than that are same. Pls take a note i'm not a razer fan boy.
So I can use the usb a to usb c extender for the plug n play connector correct??? Cause my pc doesn’t have a usb c port so idk if that would work Nvm he clarified right after lmao
I just tried this one on at a local Best Buy and it was super comfortable. It felt better than the cloud flight. I also like the Logitech pro headset but they are heavier.
So the HyperX Cloud II has the best sounding mic in that comparison which is kind of funny. I would say the G733 sounds the second best. The Razer headsets just make everything sound too nasally.
This competes directly with arctis 1 wireless and yet it wasnt even mentioned. Heck, they have similar dongles lmao. Edit: after watching/reading more reviews, it not only directly competes with it but it's practically a reskinned arctis 1 wireless
@@shadownight6093 If you must have wireless. It's by FAR the best wireless headset you can get for the money. If you don't need wireless, just get the cloud alpha.
@@shadownight6093 it's feature-packed. more expensive wireless headsets don't have usb-c dongle. Your alternative is this clone from razer and strix go 2.4 which is most likely not that comfortable.
Hi there! Congrats for the excellent content! I'm gonna buy a new headset soon and i'm in doubt between the barracuda X and the hyperx cloud flight. Can you give me a tip of which one is the best? Thanks!
Sorry to ask but someone said that the USB-C dongle can get loose overtime, resulting in a risk of losing connectivity. Is that true? Asking for long time users of either Barracudas or the Arctis 1s.
Hi, have you ever use this headphone with macbook ? , though the company doesn't claim compatibility with any Apple products but I just want to know that is it work ?
For the most part, I have always been disappointed with anything Razer has ever made. I love the feel of their Death Adder mice only, but those have huge durability issues like everything else they make. Literally have gone through 8 Death Adders over the last couple decades because they only has about 2 years before usually having their switches go bad and double click constantly. Anything else they've ever made is worse. Also the Cloud 2 mic sounds the best.
I need to ask since i'm not an expert on these things but can i just plug the charger in the headphones and continue to play without it loosing power? because wireless headphones although being nice are so annoying when they do loose power when you're in the middle of gaming.
Woah. It's my birthday today and my Logitech G Pro has decided to die on me :( Searched a bit for a replacement and came across your channel. The production quality of your videos are on another level, everything seem so clean and crisp. Love it. And btw thanks I ordered the Barracuda and it's arriving tomorrow :D You got a new sub!
When I use it on wired mode without turning it on, it is working but the microphone doesn't work for some reason. The headset doesn't have another wired connection separate for the mic.
I bought this headset and the sound is not flat (as it was said in the video 8:20) at all. Here the overbass is the same as in the kraken (I have a kraken pro on my hands, so can compare). It is very difficult to listen music without additional EQ adjustment, the mids are completely clogged with lows, default sound is like from a barrel. Even my Anker Soundcore Q30 sounds better in stock (and MUCH better in tuning), and they are half the price! Once again disappointed in the Razer sound p.s. im not razer hater, they make some cool devices (use naga X as main mouse and very happy with it), but their headphones are just "overpriced meeeeh"...
How does the Headset performe in wired Mode? I noticed an huge diference on my SGH3 in Hunt Showdown between using it in wired mode an using it with the included USB soundcard... And why is the SGH3 Not included in your round ups?
I just this headset because my new phone didn't have a headphone jax. I was kind of disturbed that it's sound was better (or at least I like the sound more) than my HyperX Pro cloud 2-something I bought 8-9 months ago for $30 more. The barracuda's mic is kind of flimsy and it falls out kind of easy. I think the hyperx mic sounds better judging by this video. I like the earcups. The hyperx uses these nasty leather cups and they feel sponges when you pc causes you to sweat. I rarely charge the barracuda x and haven't had problems power wise. I use them for work so 2-3 hours of listening to music and a couple of hours on the road so I don't come near 20 hours of usage. I do like USB C doggle for allowing to control from a hardware side and not internal software. I am a little paranoid about losing it or breaking which adds a little more stress. $99 for this headset is really the best part. It's a lot of bang for buck. I've spent 140 on a previous senniheiser years ago and it doesn't compare.
Hope it comes to India asap All the specialities/diff he said after comparing all those headsets made me more n more wanting to get those. All the requirements checked as per my requirements. Except for the mic tho it never gets the required level as like the vmoda boom mic or somethings like that Just hoping for the best
I don’t know how and where are you recording the mic tests but as far as I have tested and heard all of the headset mics are far better sounding. Especially on the Kraken TE the mic is much more clearer and better sounding than in tests. Using OBS or razer synapse side tone is also a where I can test my mic and I can tell that it is perfect.
If you compare the sound to normal headphones in that price range does it still compete? I don't really care about the microphone but the wireless solution would work perfectly for the electronics that i own. So i want to know if the pure sound quality holds up to the price.
I'm a student and I'm confused should i go with Sony ch720n or Razer Barracuda X I watch movies, go to gym and play games on pc and i listen to music which is better in sound quality and everything
Can these headphones be used with the company's sound system like thx spatial audio? and is there a software to adjust the sound or not thank you very much
To me when they say wireless is Bluetooth as having to put the usb c adapter into your switch means you cant use it docked or plugged in while playing games
⚠️To all that come to this video after a year: The Barracuda X now has Bluetooth. Which means it is now compatible with iOS (Apple devices)
That means this headset is compatible with literally anything!
(They added it a while after the headset came out so now in the 2022 version and later the Bluetooth works)
I bought the pre-bluetooth version. I ended up returning it on warranty, and have now ended up with two of the bluetooth version. The new ones have AWFUL sound integrity. The bitrate drops to robotic levels at least once every ten minutes. The old headset never did this at all, and both of the new ones do.
@@JayEnfieldro which should i buy then
With Bluetooth or without?
I want to ps5 for gaming
Edit: It doesn't matter whether it's wired, wireless or any other brand, I want you to recommend a headset that is very good for me according to the game and goes up to this price
@@walidnadirwhats ur budget?
@@walidnadir try checking out Steel series headsets if u can get try gettin arctis nova 7 ot smthngg
So, for all users of this headset, I DESPERATELY REQUEST HELP.
I have the updated bluetooth-available version.
See, the *_only_* reason why I purchased this is because I primarily use a Grado GW100x. I stubbornly refused to use anything else (it just sounds so f*ing good) but I eventually began to feel bad with all my online friends telling me how terrible the microphone was. Hey I love it enough not to care and I even bought a 2nd set. Like I said, I only bought this because I began to feel bad for said friends thinking I sound like a buggy ATM machine.
My friends are SO MUCH HAPPIER now.
THEY LOVE IT.
They say I sound HELLA CRISP.
Ok, so here''re the "BUT(s)".
I *_hate_* this headset. I was on a budget and my friends are why I purchased this to begin with so, it's too late to refund now.
Someone save me please.
The #1 most bizarre problem I face is: I can *_only_* be heard via bluetooth connection. When connected via 2.4ghz, "testing" the mic works perfectly, but once I attempt any actual conversation with another human being, the mic just refuses to work. With all the identical settings, friends say the bluetooth sounds amazing. However I purchased this for stability and connectivity reasons as well. I can't even walk out to grab a beer without the headset not only disconnecting but just plain *_turning itself off._*
At least my "crappy" GW100x made me sound like a robot and maybe had patchy connectivity among other things I received a ton of complaints about, but AT LEAST IT STAYED CONNECTED.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND.
The Barracuda X instantly turns itself off the very INSTANT I walk out of bluetooth range, AND DOESN'T EVEN TELL ME SO.
Then I walk back and I crack open a beer expecting to enjoy myself then realise what's happened 30 seconds later. Imagine how f*ing annoying this was *_before_* I figured this out.
I'm at least 90% sure it's an authentic set because I mean it sounds great, I sound great, and it works with Razer software.
God, why tho, I mean, okay, so let me accept that I'll never be heard on anything other than Bluetooth. My friends love it and that's why I bought it.
If I want the better audio quality of 2.4ghz, ANOTHER mysterious problem arises. I can LITERALLY only watch TH-cam videos HALF A SECOND AT A TIME.
I click.
It plays.
Then pauses.
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TH-cam videos only function as expected when I disconnect from either Bluetooth or 2.4.
Doesn't this headset have a feature literally called SMARTSWITCH?
My Grado seems confused. I can be listening to it and the moment I receive a call on my phone, it transitions flawlessly.
And it doesn't claim to have "SMART"switch.
Let's not even mention that this headset apparently comes with 7.1 surround sound.
It is annoying enough that I apparently need to register in order to activate this function.
But wait, THERE'S MORE.
After registration the software demands an activation code.
WHAT ACTIVATION CODE???
Maybe I just don't read good but I see no activation code available in the manual, I didn't receive one via the email I registered with, AND YES i CHECKED MY SPAM FOLDER.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
BECAUSE 7.1 simply refuses to work no matter what I've tried, does it not work because it just doesn't work or because I haven't been able to activate it because of a demanded activation code I have never received? Connecting to 7.1 literally just seems to mute the headset entirely.
Dear God, at this point, I've pretty much given up and can barely even be f*cked to find out what's wrong.
There are so many things I appreciate about this headset but it has by far been the single most frustrating product I've ever experienced.
whenever i hear these mic tests, i die inside
Same dude. ModMic is the way :)
Every razer mic I have ever used is the most sensitive thing ever as well - I could hear things I couldn't with my own ears and with others the sound from the headphones can be heard in the mic
@@aceofskulls2407 can confirm , I had a razer kraken headset and my friends were able to hear my game sound I had to lower my volume and they’re voices
want a good mic on a gaming headset. edifier g4 te. been using it for my streams. its amazing, it doesnt sound like a typical gaming headset where its so sharp/walkie-talkie ish, i was surprise, given the price
why? is it that bad?
I really appreciate that you guys use EFT as your main game for headset reviews lately. It's easily the most sound-dependent game and I've really been trying to find info on headsets that work best for the game. You guys really pushed me towards getting the Blackshark V2 Pros from my Arctis 7s and I absolutely love them.
nah its shit, its dual channel audio. 0 3d audio aspects
@@uslph. I wasn't saying it had the best audio quality. I said that the game is extremely sound-dependent because it is. Every eft player knows the audio is shit but that doesn't take away from how important it is.
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 👍
My friends tells they hear me really really well, but toooo low volume.
They can hear me if i talk really loud, putting the mic touching my mouth (the closest posible) I don't know how to fix the sensitivity
@@whitewolf5886 I never had that issue with this particular mic. have you turn the volume level all the way to 100% in windows sound settings?
@@pijen maybe he plays on Playstation
@@darrenjk5438 probably switch
im on pc, same for me its really quiet. Bullshit Microphone tbh, my Blackshark V2 X are much better. Dont know if its with all BT headsets but this one has a really bad mic, gotta stick with cables i guess...
I'm confused why you missed the entire Steelseries stack here? They have 3 different wireless headsets in the price range you looked at as competition, and their Arctis 1 is basically the same headset as this.
I know right? I clicked this video because I was thinking of switching from my Arctis 7 to this one, so I hoped that he would do a comparison. But tbh, I see nothing special with these, my Arctis 7 is working just fine and the battery life is exquisite!
Hmm you're right, it is oddly similar in features and the identical USB-C dongle plus the same "4-in-1" marketing lol. I haven't tried the Arctis 1 but thanks for bringing this to my attention.
-D.
That's not true, there is only another headset for this category, the Arctis 1 and for this price a wireless headset is pretty solid. Im not a big fan of Razer, I usually don't like their build quality but we have to be honest here, they did a really good job for a 99 €/$ wireless headset, and NO, they did not copied the Steelseries, a company that places a product in a category where other brands are present is not copying, it is called marketing.
steel series only have bluetooth, while this has 2.4ghz dongle that is way superior in signal strength and almost no latency compared to steel series around 100-300 ms lag
@@NostalgicMem0ries the arctis 1 wireless uses a USB-C dongle like this one.
Is it me or it is just the Steelseries Arctis 1 wireless but with a Razer logo? (I wonder why he didn't mention it since they are extremely similar with the same usb-c dongle)
Thought i was the only one that noticed that. Its literally the exact same concept.
BadSeed Tech also pointed that out in his review so he compared it directly to the arctis 1
Yeah weird that he didnt even mention it. I was looking forward to the mic comparison. They are also the same price...
It's funny as I've watched 2 other reviews and both mentioned these being a Arctis 1 Wireless clone.
seems exactly the same maybe worse than arctis 1 ... Razer has kaira pro too...
I very recently got the HyperX Cloud Flight wireless for about 80$ on sale, seems to be pretty solid so far. Surprised that wasn't in the lineup of comparisons for this price-point
not the same price point, flight is a bit higher, even on our country
I had a cloud alpha for 1.5 years. I had to return them and I got a refund. It electrocuted me many times. Last time I got very bad headache. It's a common issue and there are quite a few people on reddit and tom's hardware claiming the same issue. Even with their keyboard. I loved my cloud alpha, but if my health comes into the situation, definitely no. I do not recommend them anymore to my friends and anyone I talk to. That's why I even wrote this down. Be very careful with that headphones man.
@@laszlopinter8847 Do you feel the electric shock when get electrocuted?
This one competes directly with the Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless
Totally
and loses :(
@@axle1337 F
It’s pretty much the same except the look
@@axle1337 depends. For big heads and ears, razer seems to be the better option lol. I returned the Arctic 1 wireless because my ears rubbed against the drivers. Headset is tiny imo
For some reason I love the design.
It's just clean and simple but still very cool to wear.
The only thing that's missing on this headset is an internal microphone, which will provide an option to consumers to not carry the detachable microphone on the go. Otherwise, this would be a huge winner.
Exactly, I found myself comparing these to the Arctis 7p+ but heard the arctis didnt have as much bass, less battery life, its more expensive, and it only comes in white
Bought these today (Aug 2022) - coming from Cloud's that I've had for 5 years - Love these! They changed the usb-c dongle to having the plug off-set to the side so now when plugging into a laptop it will only cover 1 port rather than 2(and being "reversable" you can flip it over depending on what port you want or don't want to block)
how are they?
whats ur opinion after 1 year
The type c dongles are a must now imo. Specially for using with a quest 2 or switch. Just so much nicer of an experience than a short 3.5 cable that you have to hook up every time.
My current headphones have a micro b connection, which is why I'm looking for a new headset, I've burned through so many of these cables cause they break so easily. Everytime after a few weeks they start disconnecting and popping and screaming in my ears lol
Since you guys made me aware of the Antlion mic, I'm just using proper headphones.
Same. Sennheiser HD560S here haha.
What a good for nothing comment. Nothing to add. Hey guys, I also got a new TV this week!
@@GrandSil90 chill, gamer. Truth is that gaming headsets suck, just get decent headphones and add a mic to it.
It's so much better, that I can't get over it.
@@ekasism no they don't,not for their price.Definitely "decent headphones" sound better,but the fact is that gaming headphones are good enough for the vast majority of people
You had me at " You don't have to deal with Razer Synapse".
Just bought one. Its great.
Considering I'm an old school wired guy for the price I'd rather some monoprice retro's and a decent USB mic, but I don't play fps games so not sure what the positional audio is like on the retro's for that kind of gaming. Nice to see a lot of these headsets aren't the ugly RGB mess they've been for the last few years though.
of those mics the Cloud 2 was the best/clearest
Not even close
Edit (because of confusion): cloud 2 was the best. Looking at upgrading from my excellent wired clouds for a wireless pair of headphones - thinking about staying with the same brand after this video.
@@soul0merk idk I thought it sounded pretty clear to me.
@@soul0merk clean out your ears then, lol
agree
@@gandalftheantlion I was agreeing with op - I can see looking back it sounded like I was saying the opposite
It we be beneficial if you provided you rating of what you heard in those sound samples. You mentioned your least favorite, but not specifically the rank of each. It would be helpful to gauge your rank against our own to better judge headsets reviewed here. Thanks for your review!
This looks like a rebranded Arctis 1 wireless headset minus the software features.
I never gonna buy again a Razer ''X'' product...very cheap quality. I have the Arctis 1 Wireless and Razer totaly copy the concept.
It is, watch Badseed Tech review
Yes i have a arctis 1 wireless and I am happy with it !
@@cougarramdos Totally not inspired my many stealthy looking headphones, they totally copied it 🙄
@@cougarramdos the problem is the Artics 1 charge with usb B which I hate
2:02 doesn't have bluetooth ? did I get the other version of baracuda x? because mine have bluetooth
I'm here a couple years after this video was released and im pretty sure the headset has a larger rotation now and can be rotated inwards. The headset now has an app which can be used to adjust settings and see battery and the battery life now reaches over 50 hours.
As a hardware reviewer I'm surprised you don't know "75%" volume doesn't mean it's not at full volume. Change the slider to dB view. 75% for this headset is 0db. 100% you're adding gain (and making the mic sound crappier)
I like peter quill here doing reviews. Love u vids!
What is the best headset that can be wired (when wanted for voice quality) or wireless (for convenience)???
I use the Razer Kraken II nearly 5 years. I love how i can just replace the ear cushions for small money, because this is the only thing what disintegrate from using it. No RGB, No Bloatware, cable is ridiculous good and also the whole build quality is compared to others great. I tested in the meantime several other Headsets from the usual gamer scheme industry. Just to see if it makes any difference to spend double or triple the money. And it's clearly not. Even on the Epos 603(sic) with "broadcast quality mic" for $200 it's nothing what i must have, the mic is even worse.
I learned that if you use your mic very often in games or for chatting, streams you name it, a $30 Table microphone usb-c will do a much much much better job than everything you could buy with a so called "Gaming Headset". Therefore, it's better to look for comfort, ergonomics and build quality, of course the sound should be good too, but the build in drivers in most of this gamer headset came out of the same chinese fab, there is not much difference technically. The point is, i would not recommend choosing a headset only on behalf of the microphone quality.
Anyway, i guess i'll get me one of this Baracuda Headsets, to see if its as good as the wired kraken.
and how was the barracuda headsets in your opinion?
Built my gf a PC a while ago and I went with a BeQuiet! Shadow Rock 3 and it's been amazing. Really great offset design where it avoids the RAM and gets the end of the fins up quite close to the rear exhaust fan, creating a bit of extra airflow around that part. Cool seeing it in a sponsor highlight!
I ain't no audiophile but, to me, that mic sounds a bit muffled and sludgy. The HyperX Cloud II easily sounds the best of the bunch; while not especially rich in sound, it's clean and clear, and that's what matters most when communicating with teammates. Is it worth the extra $40? Maybe? Probably. I think I'd still lean toward wired headphones and a proper mic at that price point, but as a decent wireless option, I could see myself choosing the Cloud II over the competition.
Still, props to Razer for taking steps in the right direction and (seemingly) listening to consumers and taking cues from the criticism.
does also anyone experience humming when u dont play any sound but u have the headset turned on? - the higher the volume, the greater the hum (barracuda X 2022)
I still have my Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card from 2008!
It’s PCI, so I can’t use it with a modern motherboard, but it’s still an awesome piece of technology! Glad that Razer is revisiting its older product lineup.
Hello, I really impressed by how you review the headset but I was searching your youtube channel and there is no videos about Razer Barracuda the middle one. I want to ask about the audio quality of Razer Barracuda X and Barracuda, is it the difference in audio quality is like a night and day or is it just a small difference? I know this is already an old videos but i really hope you will reply this because I was wondering and wanted to buy a new headset. I really enjoyed your review videos. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
How to charge it ?
With a adaptor ?
How much time it takes to charge full ?
Will the green light off when fully charged ?
Haven't tried but like razor is adjusting their esthetic. Aswell as most companies making them multi platform yet retaining full features. Big plus.
It's 2021 and you guys still haven't tested the MMX 300, please, it's so good, I think a lot of your audience is sleeping on it. Although I understand Beyerdynamic prices may be a bit steep if you aren't located in europe.
+1 I've went through a couple of dozen headsets before trying out the MMX 300 and they are by far the best.
they cost 300€ for me wdym steep outside of Europe
As someone who uses an Arctis 1 wireless the one thing I wish these had and the Arctis 1 had is Bluetooth. It's kinda annoying having the receiver in your phone and you can't charge your phone and have the receiver on the same time
I wish it has a built in mic as well. Who has the time to find and plug in a mic when a phone call comes in.
Thanks so much for these videos, honostly went through about 5 of your reviews before landing on this one, really appreciate your honesty with reviews as I've spent 250$ on my previous headset just to send it back due to comfort issues. I'm pretty excited to try these out when they arrive! :D
hey ,whats ur opinion after 1 year
@@Sam-de8tchey wsp, i only used them for like 1 day so i dont know abt the battery, but the mic is actually pretty solid and my friends liked it, the sound stage is a bit high but u can still pick up on footsteps easily so in games like r6 its good, and its really comfy with a really nice amount of clamping force
@@rickshawthe3nd112 bought two of them. For me and for a friend. Solid headphones 👍🏽
Compared to HyperX Cloud Flight, which one is better and more comfortable?
idk if there is an updated version but I bought a barracuda X and it has bluetooth...can swap betweet audio from my pc to my phone very easily.... they are very straight foward.
really like it and the price point is surprisingly good
Hi! Where did you buy? Thanks
I bought these recently and used them a couple times, and I've boxed them back up and taking them back after work tomorrow. Not the most comfortable, but ok for a couple hours. My biggest gripe is the Mic, I coudnt hear myself, nor could my guildmates. If i more or less stuck the mic against the corner of my mouth it was marginally better. I had the setting maxed out. Going back to my old Turtlebeach P12 Earforce I used with my PS4.
Lol cry some more
Yes please, I love these simple and less gamer designs
Bought these a week ago for £40. I don't need the bluetooth as I use it for my job and occasional gaming. It's worth every penny so far, comfortable, good sound, and even better sound with the 7.1 surround. If you're in the UK, jump to Curry's as it's on sale now.
Sad to see Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless wasn't mentioned for comparison. They are exact same price, even have a similar look. Would have liked to hear the microphone comparison.
5:28 what is that lamp on the background?
I tried arctis 1 & barracuda X both pretty good & comfy they are at the same lvl, but i prefer barracuda. What lacks from arctis 1 is the pads thinner so my ears can touch the speaker & the mic ofc. Anything else than that are same. Pls take a note i'm not a razer fan boy.
Bro you should try Logitech G pro X wired or wireless, the microphone with Blue version is soo so amazing. Unbelievable
So I can use the usb a to usb c extender for the plug n play connector correct???
Cause my pc doesn’t have a usb c port so idk if that would work
Nvm he clarified right after lmao
Thanks for the microphone test. This one is a hard pass.
I just bought it .. wish I would have seen this review sooner … I’m returning tomorrow
You guys don’t have an actual mic? Any microphone is gna suck on a headset
@@ripewatermelonlol except Blue Voice :)
@@ripewatermelonlol hs80 disagrees
I just tried this one on at a local Best Buy and it was super comfortable. It felt better than the cloud flight. I also like the Logitech pro headset but they are heavier.
Can you use these to talk on the phone? Or just strictly for gaming
Do you think the barracuda x is better than the steelseries arctis 1 wireless since they're both in the similar price range?
Hi. Where do you think this fits against the Turtle Beach Stealth 800s?
The Hyperx Cloud II wireless Mic, was the one that sounded better to me.
newcomer to challenge steelseries arctis 1 wireless, maybe can you compare them?
Yeah based on so many comments, I only now realize the resemblance to the Arctic 1. I actually don’t have one so didn’t make the connection.
-D.
I just bought this and WOW, Amazing headsight for the price. I LOVE mine. The sound is excellent, and connectivity is so easy.
Just bought this for 55 Pound Hoping for the best it comes on Tuesday :D
So the HyperX Cloud II has the best sounding mic in that comparison which is kind of funny. I would say the G733 sounds the second best. The Razer headsets just make everything sound too nasally.
This competes directly with arctis 1 wireless and yet it wasnt even mentioned. Heck, they have similar dongles lmao.
Edit: after watching/reading more reviews, it not only directly competes with it but it's practically a reskinned arctis 1 wireless
Is it better than arctis 1 w ?
arctis 1 wireless still worth it?
@@shadownight6093 If you must have wireless. It's by FAR the best wireless headset you can get for the money.
If you don't need wireless, just get the cloud alpha.
@@abraarjh4933 checkout badseed tech's review. it's a better review on this headset.
@@shadownight6093 it's feature-packed. more expensive wireless headsets don't have usb-c dongle. Your alternative is this clone from razer and strix go 2.4 which is most likely not that comfortable.
Does the headset have some kind of microphone for phone calls and what not if you disconnect the Hyperclear Cardioid mic?
random question, but where did you get those fluorescent tube looking lights?! Like in the thumbnail and on the shelf behind you.
Might be a stupid question, but can i use these on my phone with a USB adaptor even though it they don't have bluetooth compatibility?
Hi there! Congrats for the excellent content!
I'm gonna buy a new headset soon and i'm in doubt between the barracuda X and the hyperx cloud flight. Can you give me a tip of which one is the best?
Thanks!
Sorry to ask but someone said that the USB-C dongle can get loose overtime, resulting in a risk of losing connectivity. Is that true?
Asking for long time users of either Barracudas or the Arctis 1s.
Hi, have you ever use this headphone with macbook ? , though the company doesn't claim compatibility with any Apple products but I just want to know that is it work ?
Does it has internal mic just like Strix Go 2.4 or just external only?
compared to wired Phillips SHP9500 , wireless aside do this Barracuda X consider as an upgrade in sound quality?
Pleaaaase tell me how is the best for ps4 .. barracuda x or hyperx cloud alpha ???
Both are great.
For the most part, I have always been disappointed with anything Razer has ever made. I love the feel of their Death Adder mice only, but those have huge durability issues like everything else they make. Literally have gone through 8 Death Adders over the last couple decades because they only has about 2 years before usually having their switches go bad and double click constantly. Anything else they've ever made is worse.
Also the Cloud 2 mic sounds the best.
I need to ask since i'm not an expert on these things but can i just plug the charger in the headphones and continue to play without it loosing power? because wireless headphones although being nice are so annoying when they do loose power when you're in the middle of gaming.
does it have a good sound imaging or soundstage for FPS gaming???
Woah. It's my birthday today and my Logitech G Pro has decided to die on me :( Searched a bit for a replacement and came across your channel. The production quality of your videos are on another level, everything seem so clean and crisp. Love it. And btw thanks I ordered the Barracuda and it's arriving tomorrow :D You got a new sub!
So, how is it?
When I use it on wired mode without turning it on, it is working but the microphone doesn't work for some reason. The headset doesn't have another wired connection separate for the mic.
You said that the usb can suit on ps4 but does the microphone will work at ps4?
Between Barracuda x vs Blacksharck v2X wich would you buy today??
I bought this headset and the sound is not flat (as it was said in the video 8:20) at all. Here the overbass is the same as in the kraken (I have a kraken pro on my hands, so can compare). It is very difficult to listen music without additional EQ adjustment, the mids are completely clogged with lows, default sound is like from a barrel. Even my Anker Soundcore Q30 sounds better in stock (and MUCH better in tuning), and they are half the price! Once again disappointed in the Razer sound
p.s. im not razer hater, they make some cool devices (use naga X as main mouse and very happy with it), but their headphones are just "overpriced meeeeh"...
How does the Headset performe in wired Mode? I noticed an huge diference on my SGH3 in Hunt Showdown between using it in wired mode an using it with the included USB soundcard... And why is the SGH3 Not included in your round ups?
Does this mic have side tone? I am not a fan of side tone so it can make or break a headset for me.
If we use Synapse does it have any kind of battery indicator in the software like battery bars or anything?
I am wearing HS60, how would you compare this headphone to that in terms of sound quality only?
dang amazing video, btw, is this 2021 version? what is the difference between 2022 and 2021
The dogle is off set, battery life Is more and has Bluetooth
Please review the Thermaltake Argent H7 Stereo wired headset if it worth the price and features or is a fail
Does the mic sound quality improve at all in wired mode?
Can you use the usbc and the 3.5mm at the same time? To use a pc and ps5 at the same time?
they should've had added the cooling gel infused cushion earcup though
how does it sounds while charging? your mic i mean
Is it okay to still plugged in the usb dongle wireless while the pc is turned off?
What do you think is the best over ear headphones for gaming and music under 30$?
how does it compare to the Arctis 1 wireless with the same usb-c dongle type? for the Arctis I know it's compatible with Windows Sonic.
I just this headset because my new phone didn't have a headphone jax. I was kind of disturbed that it's sound was better (or at least I like the sound more) than my HyperX Pro cloud 2-something I bought 8-9 months ago for $30 more. The barracuda's mic is kind of flimsy and it falls out kind of easy. I think the hyperx mic sounds better judging by this video. I like the earcups. The hyperx uses these nasty leather cups and they feel sponges when you pc causes you to sweat. I rarely charge the barracuda x and haven't had problems power wise. I use them for work so 2-3 hours of listening to music and a couple of hours on the road so I don't come near 20 hours of usage. I do like USB C doggle for allowing to control from a hardware side and not internal software. I am a little paranoid about losing it or breaking which adds a little more stress. $99 for this headset is really the best part. It's a lot of bang for buck. I've spent 140 on a previous senniheiser years ago and it doesn't compare.
Is it still worth to buy? The microphone volume seems low.
Have you tried Asus h3? Which is better?
If you install the razor app for phone you can see battery level and change EQ
just asking how do you activate the 7.1 surround sound on barracuda x is it the s/n or the p/n I should input?
Hope it comes to India asap
All the specialities/diff he said after comparing all those headsets made me more n more wanting to get those.
All the requirements checked as per my requirements.
Except for the mic tho it never gets the required level as like the vmoda boom mic or somethings like that
Just hoping for the best
I don’t know how and where are you recording the mic tests but as far as I have tested and heard all of the headset mics are far better sounding. Especially on the Kraken TE the mic is much more clearer and better sounding than in tests. Using OBS or razer synapse side tone is also a where I can test my mic and I can tell that it is perfect.
at 4:35 when you complain about the rotation, i have a quite primitive solution, just take the headset off of your head and flip it around 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
If you compare the sound to normal headphones in that price range does it still compete? I don't really care about the microphone but the wireless solution would work perfectly for the electronics that i own. So i want to know if the pure sound quality holds up to the price.
Sound quality is terrible if you look at the sound graph
I'm a student and I'm confused should i go with Sony ch720n or Razer Barracuda X I watch movies, go to gym and play games on pc and i listen to music which is better in sound quality and everything
Lucky that my Corsair 4000D airflow case have usb c port on the front 😆
Can these headphones be used with the company's sound system like thx spatial audio?
and is there a software to adjust the sound or not thank you very much
To me when they say wireless is Bluetooth as having to put the usb c adapter into your switch means you cant use it docked or plugged in while playing games
Best price and that usb c dongle with extension.. Omg.. future proof. Sweet jc. Placed an order right away for 60$
where’d you find one for 60?
@@daricefarmer2 I got mine at a Best Buy a few days ago for $50