Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth - Integrated Noise-Cancelling Mic - 50mm Drivers - 40 Hr Battery - Black

Headphones are okay for the amount you're paying for. Mic is pretty sub-par quality (friends thought i was on my phone while using it). Sound is decent but while using the hyperspeed wireless connection the audio periodically cuts out for 5-15 seconds. The headphones themself are quite bassy however there's no app or manual mixing controls. Also when switching between Bluetooth, hyperspeed and cabled mode the audio quality changes. Overall not the worst headphones out there but I'm sure there are better options for the same price.

The Razer Barracuda has a great design quality and looks better than the X-version in my opinion. The physical form factor of the headset is compact and sturdy.The headset is actually ready to go immediately after unboxing after connecting the included USB-C transmitter that is included.Gaming experience was positive, without noticeable sound lag. Microphone quality is above average. Battery life is slightly less than the Barrecuda X model but was long enough and practical. The integrated Beamforming microphone technology, seems like promising little feature that's unique to this headset as well as the Barrecuda pro.Sound quality wise, the bass is quite deep and low but is not exaggerated. The brighter levels are balanced and are not spiky. Tuning and playing with the EQ settings, of course is optional to get the preferred sound for your liking. The overall sound quality delivered by the characteristic 50mm drivers was good.Pairing and connecting to dual devices is easy. It can connect to a high-speed 2.4GHz connection and a Bluetooth device at once. Answering calls whiles gaming with ease and without having to totally disrupt your game.Aux is supported. But there’s no ANC. The memory foam ear cushions are comfortable to use, especially for long periods of gaming. I prefer them over the leather ones that comes with the Pro version.Its lightweight and quite comfortable, with no detachable microphone boom. But its slightly heavier than the Barracuda X which is extremely Lightweight (300g vs 250g for the X-version). This, in my opinion, makes the X-version slightly more ergonomic (and comfortable) with just 250g of weight.In short, this Razer Barracuda gaming headset has an overall good quality hardware design with various capabilities and impressive sound and microphone quality. However, I would have preferred a standard 50hrs battery life for this model too, as well as a carrying case.

TL; DR: Low latency 2.4ghz and bluetooth jack of all trades, but sound quality and comfort are mediocre at best out of the box. Swap the pads for Brainwavz Ovals, and apply an EQ to make it usable.Full Review:I'll start by saying that I am an audiophile, and I do not intend to use these to replace my wired headphones, I just need a versatile wireless solution for work.If you are shopping for a headset to use with Windows, you should already know that Windows' bluetooth implementation is hot garbage, and you need something with a dongle to avoid headaches. This headset provides both bluetooth connectivity and a 2.4Ghz usb c dongle. The dongle comes out at a right angle, so if your usb c is in the middle of a bunch of other ports, it may cover them.I will compare the Barracuda X against the Epos/Sennheiser 661, which is 3x the price, across a number of categories. If you aren't familiar, Epos is Sennheiser's "pro" brand, and the 661 is their flagship business headphone. My wired reference is the Modhouse Argon Mk3, run through a Topping E30 and Magni Heresy.Latency: Barracuda XAverage latency added vs wired dac/amp setup:Barracuda X (dongle): +35msEpos 661 (dongle): +145msThe difference is night and day. From the data of seen online, gaming headsets add 10-80ms of latency over 2.4Ghz dongles. This might not be for you if you are super into e-sports, but it's about normal. The Epos dongle is just a pre-paired bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth headsets range from 75-250, depending on A LOT of factors, so I didn't bother testing the non-dongle bluetooth latency of either. Connected to a phone for either calls or watching videos, they are both acceptable, but the latency in windows alone is enough for the X to win over the Epos for zoom calls.Dual Connectivity: Barracuda XWhile not offering simultaneous audio, this headset can switch between the dongle and your bluetooth device with a triple click of the power button. It will auto-switch to bluetooth for calls, which can be annoying but is probably a good thing. Overall, it works great. I can swap to my phone connection to watch youtube during my lunch without any hassle of re-pairing or reconnecting when I am back at my desk. The Epos also offers this, but the switching mechanism is not half as convenient.Mic/call control Quality: Tie (sortof)The Epos does a great job of cancelling out background noise, but overall sounds worse than the Barracuda X. If you have a quiet environment, the X will suit you better, and vice-versa with the Epos. The X can also pick up some keyboard noise, so either use RTX voice, or don't use clicky mechanical switches. Both can be muted easily and discreetly, without sending noise through the microphone. Both also offer good on-headset volume control.Comfort: Tie (sortof)Both have too much clamping force for my large XL-ski-helmet-sized head, but can be stretched out pretty easily, as they both have metal cores to their headbands. The Barracuda X weighs significantly less, although material quality is obviously lower. The stock cloth pads are somehow both uncomfortable and sweaty, despite being cloth. Swap them for Brainwavz oval pads and they become the most comfortable headset i've ever worn, due to the low weight. You will forget you are wearing them.Sound Quality: Epos 661The Epos is tuned well and pretty flat, in stark contrast to the bloated bass and missing mids of the X. Good news is the X can be EQ'd in the app to sound meh, instead of just being garbage, and the EQ holds across connections. The bass is terrible with the stock cloth pads, which is why they probably boost it way up by default. With the pads swapped to brainwavz oval protein leather pads ($20), the seal is much better and the bass gets tighter. Soundstage and imaging are better on the X somehow, but still not great (or even good, really). Forget about the Virtual 7.1, it's garbage.That's all really. It's honestly a very impressive feature set for the price, and I cannot state enough how light these things are. With better earpads, they are crazy comfortable, very easy to wear all day, although I did need to bend the (metal) headband a bit to reduce clamping pressure on my watermelon of a head. Sound quality is bad, but can be EQ'd to the point that they aren't jarringly atrocious to listen to. Good mic quality and the dual connectivity that is reliable, easy to use, and low latency make these a 10/10 value for work use. If you are in a loud environment, look elsewhere, as the mic picks up a bit of background noise, and there is minimal isolation and no ANC. They also look fine, no one is going to see they small razer logo on the side of the earcups over zoom.

It took me almost three hours searching through all options of headphones for gaming. Turns out these are also a good set of media headphones since the microphone can be disconnected. The mic is clear and good, even though I connect and disconnect it often, and if you don’t want to be heard, it also has a mute button to switch between game chat to silent playing. The soft pads make long consumption sessions enjoyable unlike leather cushions where the ears get hot and the pressure makes wearing for long periods of time almost intolerable. The fast wireless receiver makes gaming and media consumption through a laptop/computer seem almost wired-like. The extra for me is the option of having Bluetooth; not only does it have Bluetooth, but it comes with the Razer Audio app. The app allows to customize equalization to the user’s preference, and the changes are saved for the next time the headphones are connected. This is a good gaming headset that also doubles as a good set of wireless headphones for travel (probably not unless you’re on a plane because they do not have noise cancellation)There are a few things that would make these a bit better headset:1. A Razer Audio app for pc for continuity EQ wise and to also monitor battery life while gaming/media streaming.2. If noise cancellation would be an option, I would appreciate an extra set of closed ear pads to change from comfortable gaming sessions to air travel, noise isolated, silent media streaming trips.For the price, there is nothing as versatile as this headset.

Good luck getting Synapse 3 to recognize your headphones. Sure it works, but you can't check battery level or manage any aspect of it. Good luck. You can follow everything you can find to fix it and you will be stuck. I have spent 6.5 hours trying to get the software to recognize the headphones.