Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming Headset

The Razer Barracuda X is an incredibly flexible wireless gaming headset with a USB-C adapter that easily connects to PCs, Android phones, and the Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation consoles.

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  USB-C dongle works with PC, Android phones, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation, Strong audio performance, Clear microphone, Light, comfortable fit, Bundled with lots of cables

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  No carrying case or pouch for cables or dongle, No Bluetooth or wireless connectivity for Xbox or iPhone, Doesn't feel quite as solid as other Razer headsets

The Razer Barracuda X are satisfactory for wireless gaming. Thanks to their wireless USB dongle, they support non-Bluetooth wireless gaming with very low latency. They have a comfortable fit, and they come with a detachable mic that transmits your voice clearly to your teammates on the other end of...

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  Comfortable fit., Low latency.

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  No sound customization features., Poor noise isolation.

The Razer Barracuda X is an inexpensive and versatile wireless gaming headset, which plays nicely with PC, PlayStation and Switch, but has few bells and whistles. The Razer Barracuda X is a solid wireless gaming headset from a trusted manufacturer.

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  Works with PC, PlayStation and Switch, Simple, intuitive controls, Clear mic

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  No customization options, Plain design, Workmanlike sound quality

The Razer Barracuda X is a solid performer for $99 USD, and its USB-C makes it compatible with a lot of platforms. It's a little light on features, but given that most platforms handle the big audio features themselves now, you don't need need much.

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  Lightweight, Sound quality, Comfortable, Multi-platform

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  Quiet microphone, Poor isolation

The Barracuda X headset does not have compatibility with Razer Synapse, so there were no software options we could choose from. Right after connecting the headset to our test machine, we listened to a few YouTube music videos, podcasts, watched a couple of movies on HBO Go but also ran some games.

For less than $100, this headset's value is anything but casual. There’s something delightful about how easy the Razer Barracuda X is to use. My laptop, smartphone, and tablet—all my major gaming devices besides my Xbox—are outfitted with USB-C inputs, making it easy to pop the transceiver into...

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  Extremely flexible to use, All day comfort, Good sound

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  Microphone could be better, Bare-bones features

With the Barracuda X, Razer brings a one-fits-all solution to the table: thanks to mini-USB-C wireless transmitters, the Barracuda X is supposed to excel with PCs, Playstations, Switches as well as Android devices. We tried it out.

The Barracuda X combines Hyperspeed wireless, Triforce Drivers, decent battery life, and exceptional comfort for a standout headset. Shame about the lack of Bluetooth support though.

: The 1 plug-and-play gaming headset for nearly all of your gaming devices.

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  : Relatively affordable lag free gaming audio. Plug-and-play connectivity for almost every gaming device.

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  : Lack of rich sound. No Razer RGB. No Bluetooth.

I’m a simple man when it comes to gaming headsets. Up until about a week ago, I still used the free earbud mic that came with the PlayStation 4 …on the PlayStation 5 . I don’t like change.

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  Multiple device use, No setup, Great quaility for price

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  Not Xbox compatible, Not a 'studio qaulity' microphone

great set of headphones.sound it clear. bass is great s well as the high stuff.mic works fantastic, its clear and it doesnt pic up much background noise at all.you can walk around with them on being wireless.overall the best ive tried.