A HUGE Change for Razer - Barracuda X Headset Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- The new Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset changes everything I've come to expect from them. The Barracuda X price is really competitive, the design is nice and stealth, it DOESN'T use Synapse and microphone quality is good too. But does that mean the Razer Barracuda X is the best wireless gaming headset of 2021? Well let's find out.
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0:00 - Barracuda X is TOTALLY Different
0:38 - Barracuda X Price
1:51 - Understanding "4-in-1" Connectivity
3:05 - Design and Build Quality
3:31 - Comfort & Earpads
4:48 - Headset Controls
5:16 - Barracuda X Micr Sound Test
6:36 - Accessories
6:46 - USB-C Dongle Problems
7:35 - Barracuda X Battery Life
8:09 - Gaming Audio Experience & Range
9:50 - The New Best $99 Wireless Headset?
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⚠️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
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.
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?
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...
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.
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
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!
For some reason I love the design.
It's just clean and simple but still very cool to wear.
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
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.
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 👍🏽
Thank you so much for reviewing this model!! love all ur vids theyre always so useful and informative you pull it off every time :D maybe you could review the 2022 model one? :3
What is the best headset that can be wired (when wanted for voice quality) or wireless (for convenience)???
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
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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!
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?
Great review and roundup
Great review buddy. Thanks a lot.
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.
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
Hi. Where do you think this fits against the Turtle Beach Stealth 800s?
Compared to HyperX Cloud Flight, which one is better and more comfortable?
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 like peter quill here doing reviews. Love u vids!
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?
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...
random question, but where did you get those fluorescent tube looking lights?! Like in the thumbnail and on the shelf behind you.
compared to wired Phillips SHP9500 , wireless aside do this Barracuda X consider as an upgrade in sound quality?
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
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
Haven't tried but like razor is adjusting their esthetic. Aswell as most companies making them multi platform yet retaining full features. Big plus.
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.
I am wearing HS60, how would you compare this headphone to that in terms of sound quality only?
Great review👍🏼
If we use Synapse does it have any kind of battery indicator in the software like battery bars or anything?
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.
You had me at " You don't have to deal with Razer Synapse".
Just bought one. Its great.
Does it has internal mic just like Strix Go 2.4 or just external only?
does it have a good sound imaging or soundstage for FPS gaming???
2:02 doesn't have bluetooth ? did I get the other version of baracuda x? because mine have bluetooth
they should've had added the cooling gel infused cushion earcup though
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
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.
Do you think the barracuda x is better than the steelseries arctis 1 wireless since they're both in the similar price range?
Super useful review since these are actually a budget set of headphones
Hey Dimitri, does the modmic V-moda boompro fit on these?
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.
Can you use the usbc and the 3.5mm at the same time? To use a pc and ps5 at the same time?
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 the headset have some kind of microphone for phone calls and what not if you disconnect the Hyperclear Cardioid mic?
Does the mic sound quality improve at all in wired mode?
Can you use these to talk on the phone? Or just strictly for gaming
How to charge it ?
With a adaptor ?
How much time it takes to charge full ?
Will the green light off when fully charged ?
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.
I’m looking for a (preferably) wired, planear magnetic driver headset compatible with the X box series X. So far I’ve only seen the penrose X. All the others I’ve seen have connection issues with X box series x.
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.
What do you think is the best over ear headphones for gaming and music under 30$?
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?
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.
I was wondering can hyperx cloud flight mic go into the barracuda headset?
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
Is it okay to still plugged in the usb dongle wireless while the pc is turned off?
Just ordered one! Thank you. Also it was on deal I got it for $65.
hi ,i have barracuda x without bluetooth and usb dongle is lost.What can i do ? They dont sell this dongles anymore.Can i buy some 2.4ghz adapter ???
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
Please review the Thermaltake Argent H7 Stereo wired headset if it worth the price and features or is a fail
4:25. Lol I never noticed that until you told that. Your left ear is big 🤣
Any option for heaset with same or better quality but with extra Bluetooth ?
when i connect the mic part my headset goes mute and cant hear anything and the mic never works connected or not. is there a solution for this?
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.
Do I have to charge it if I just use the 3.5mm cable?
Are these good for video editing ?
1 question, of all headsets, which one works on Ps4?
Hi, what if I buy a Type C adapter and plug the flash into it and plug it into the iPhone charging port, will it work?
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?
Which one are good compared to steelseries wireless one??
How about the JBL quantum headset? I wish you would do a review on them.
Could someone share the dimensions of the type-c dongle? I wanna make sure it doesnt block the display port on my laptop.
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?
Hola espero que puedas responder mi gran duda. Me gustaría que me dijeras cuál elegir si estos barracuda x o los HyperX Cloud II wireless, los consigo prácticamente al mismo precio pero quería saber cuál es mejor y por qué? Los uso mayormente para jugar a la PC. Gracias
Los barracuda x son mejores porque tienen mejor microfono, sonido, sonido de cancelation, son mas comodos, El software es super util etc. Nada mas asegurate de agarrar los 2022 porque hicieron demasiadas mejoras pero los 2021 aun son Buenos. Y los audifonos del hyper x aun son muy buenos nada mas en mi opinion son muy buenos. Yo Tengo los razer black shark V2 y aun son Buenos, son comodos, El microfono es mas o menos bueno,(los microfonos de los audifonos nunca van a ser Buenos) suenan Bien los botones son simples y no estan muy apretados pero aun estan lo suficente apretados para que te sientas como si verdadera Mente esta en El juego
which one is better? this or hyperx cloud 2 wireless?
Would these support PS5 3d audio? And series x Dolby sound?
I just got this headset, but in Mic settings under Sound>Recording I can only adjust Levels and there is no Mic Boost option, does anyone know if it should be like that? Or how I could adjust mic settings a bit?
Which headset is better berrecudda x vs hyper x cloud wireless 2?
Are the Sony headphones any good for gaming
Can you hear ur self while in chat on ps5? As in the headset
where can I get those background desktop wallpaper?
hi, can you help me? can i still talk without even use microphone? is that possible for other party hear me while im talking without microphone detach?
hyperspeed wireless not working on my poco f3Please help the 2.4 usb wireless dongle only works as a remote for playing music. But there is no sound receiving in my headphones. The sounds only comes out on my phone's speaker.
I can't find a gaming headset with the brand "Sennheiser" I've been trying to find a 7.1 Surround sound, Wireless and with mic clarity and it's hard to find all 3in one headset, can someone help me find one?
So, in how many months is it gonna break ?
I have this and the wireless sound is extremly low!! Is that normal??
So the directional audio for fos is bad here?
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
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
Does this mic have side tone? I am not a fan of side tone so it can make or break a headset for me.
Can i use this for iphone? If yes, how is the latency?