CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND and Razer Barracuda. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND vs. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight - 300 g
Colour Carbon -
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 111 dB 96 dB/mW CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional, beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -40 dB -38 dB
Impedance 2 kOhm -
REMOTE CONTROL CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Cable Length 1.8 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 40 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS CORSAIR Gaming HS45 SURROUND Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories 7.1 surround USB adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
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