Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch 2, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth - Lightweight - 40mm Drivers - Detachable Mic - 50 Hr Battery - Mercury White

GR United States

Way better than reviews make it out to be. No need to look elsewhere. Crazy good microphone.

I was looking for essentially the best bluetooth mic I could get for work. A boom mic would be the minimum requirement for me, because you need the mic physically close to your mouth, so it had to be some sort of gaming headset. After that, I looked for mic sound tests and all that. So, you'll watch reviews and hear soundtests for the mic, and you'll think it sounds kinda bad on bluetooth. Plus some of the negative reviews on Amazon would make you concerned on the build quality. Even using the USB C dongle, other headsets like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro or the Hyperspeed are significantly better. Well, take this from an audiophile: I tried these first hand and they are great. From the build quality, the mic quality and ability to not pick up background noise, all the way to the sound quality on bluetooth. I was under the impression that I was going to settle for a mediocre mic, and thankfully that's not the case at all. This mic is up there with a desktop boom mic, and sounds better than my $150 Logi Pro X. Your voice comes across clear and crisp without background noise, even if you speak at a low volume. The default EQ preset is garbage, but download the EQ app and set the preset to music or do your own custom preset, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. They also feel super solid though I'll have to break them in for a bit. So far, I love them. I'm glad I didn't go for the more expensive BlackShark hyperspeed. If these ever break on me, I'm more likely to buy them again than not. Sound clarity / definition is definitely good, comparable to quality open-backs like Sennheiser's. Sadly Razer uses a trash EQ by default, but nothing that can't be fixed by the user. These can get "bust-your-eardrums" loud, if necessary. The thing itself is not uncomfortable and does not put a ton of pressure on your skull, but with time and use it gets gradually more comfortable. I love how well-built they are. They are lightweight, but not in a cheap way. Razer is slowly earning me as a loyal customer, this is my third device from them and it's a hit like the others. First two being the Kiyo Pro webcam and the Siren V2 X mic. One tip for Discord regardless of device or headset: Disable echo cancellation, It only causes problems. The auto call switching feature is a nice add-on, and the USB-C dongle works on your phone if you want, even with a case on, as long as it's not a very thick case. 10/10, I hope Razer doesn't abandon this product line (at this price) and they continue to make newer / better iterations years down the line. EDIT: I ended up downloading Wavelet on my phone and using an AutoEQ profile specific to the 2022 Barracuda X. I couldn't be happier, sound clarity and quality improved a lot. (If you wanna do this and previously used the Razer app to set an EQ preset, go back to that app, connect the headset, and change it back to default. Otherwise the AutoEQ won't work properly).

OmniNegro United States

Awesome. Works in Linux without issue.

First of all, this is a great headset. It is comfortable to wear, and works perfectly in Linux. I cannot speak of how it works on Windows, since I do not use Windows. The Type C connector on the headset is amazing. It allows charging no less than four times as fast as a type A port. (And a Micro USB is just a different connector on a Type A cable.) The 2.4 Ghz Type C connector is great too since Type C is the future of USB, and Type A will eventually be entirely replaced. Please do understand that 7.1 is not real. It can be emulated via Dolby, but *ONLY* on Windows. Dolby could spend a few hours and write a tiny package that would allow it to work on all systems, but they only care about Windows. The headset has two speakers. Not eight as 7.1 would require. There are some minor issues with this headset. First of all, the power button is not a switch. You have to press and hold it until the headset tells you it is on. Second, the headset automatically powers off after a time if nothing is playing through it. This is an idiotic mistake on the part of Razor. Imagine if you are playing a game, and have a loading screen that is longer than the autoshutoff time. Then you have to wast ~10 seconds to get it working again. (~5 to get it to turn on, then another ~5 before it actually begins working. Second, the position of the volume control wheel is awful. If you are laying down wearing it, with a pillow behind your head to keep your head at an angle to watch a film, every little movement will mess with the volume. Bad design Razor. Do better with the next model. And finally one more issue that I did find a workaround for. Every once in a while, it will simply fail to work. It will continue to try to pair and never manage it. The solution I found is to disconnect the connector and reconnect it. This is a pain if your PC is not right next to you. So my solution was to buy a Type C male to female extension cord. That way I can have the connector right next to me. And not have to get out of bed to fix it. Please note that I gave Noise Cancellation 4 stars, because I presume it works, but I have not even plugged in the microphone. I do not need it. So pay attention to other reviews if the microphone or the Noise Cancellation matters to you.

Amber Marcum United States

Best Sub $100 Headset

If you are wondering if this is a good headset, the answer is yes, and you should buy it. Keep reading if you want the details. I watched hours of YouTube reviews looking for the wireless headset that would strike a perfect balance between build, sound, and mic quality. My previous set was a Logitech G432 wired headset. It suffered from poor build quality (you could hear plastic creaking when you turn your head) and the normal wired-headset issues (restricted mobility, a cable that gets tangled etc). The Barracuda X is an amazing deal for the money. - Sound Quality: Great. I’m not an audiophile, I know literally nothing about music. So if you’re similar then you’ll love these. If you know a lot about sound and music you’ll probably think they are a little heavy on the bass, but still good. at least that’s what a lot of reviews said. If you’re an average joe like me you won’t care. - Mic Quality: Awesome. I know some reviews have complained this is a weak point but I’m telling you the mic quality is stellar for a wireless set. Of all the mic tests I listened to on YouTube this set was the best. It even sounded better than some $200 sets! - Build Quality: Great. There is no plastic creaking sound when you’re handling them or turning your head while wearing them. They feel very light but still “solidly” built. They don’t look like a gamer headset so you can take them on trips or public places without worrying about standing out or looking like a weirdo. - Comfort: Awesome. I have a small head and they fit amazing. Not too tight, not too loose. - Battery Life: the 50hr battery life is no joke. I have used them frequently (1-5hrs a day) after the first charge and have not needed to recharge them a week later. - Connectivity: I had no issues using the 2.5ghz, Bluetooth, or 3.5mm jack. The mic quality was best with the 2.5ghz, and suffered a bit with the Bluetooth, which is to be expected. Summary: If, like me, you are wading through a proverbial ocean of headset options and not sure which one is the best value, then just get these and you’ll be happy. This headset checks all the boxes.

TriniKitti United States

Surprisingly good for $100

Pros: The sound is really nice and feels very immersive to me. The bass isn't too cloudy and the treble isn't piercing. I have a smallish head so the base length fits well enough, but I always go a size up just in case. Because they're so lightweight, the earcups don't come off my ears too easily. Though it feels a bit cheap and plasticy (because it's plastic I think), it holds quite well. I've even managed to fall asleep on them with no damage, though still try to avoid it. Compared to the space q45 headphones from Soundcore, these are way better for the price, given the amount of connection options. The battery is... uh, I think they enchanted this battery. Out of the box, it was at like 80%, and nowadays it remains at a stable 50% throughout the day if I don't charge it. It's crazy how long it actually lasts. The latency is almost unnoticeable, but I'm not sure how much can be said when it comes to the mic. Cons: The switching between bluetooth and hyperspeed wireless is finicky. When it's connected via USB but in Bluetooth mode, any sound from that source overrides the Bluetooth by actively pausing the sound, if possible. Sometimes, when you're in hyperspeed wireless mode and you switch back to Bluetooth, the sound gets weird and stuttery, which is fixable by unplugging the wireless adapter and rebooting the headphones. The connection does produce faint clicky sounds when it's not playing anything on Bluetooth, but it's easy to get used to. The microphone is alright, though I do wish that there was an option to disable whatever noise-cancellation it does itself, and an option to use it as headphones without a mic when it's not plugged in. Maybe develop an attachment on top of the headphones that stores the mic; I'd gladly buy something like that. Keep in mind that there's no active noise cancellation, but I think it's somewhat passive. The volume knob is separate from the actual device volume, which is a good touch for any fine-tuning. If you're not keen on spending too much for a gaming headset, this is a nice option.