Razer Barracuda X vs. Razer Barracuda

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Barracuda X 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

Razer Barracuda X vs. Razer Barracuda Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Series Gaming -
Weight 250 g 300 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer Barracuda X headphones.
Colour Quartz | Black | Mercury -
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
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 96 dB/mW 96 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (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.
Sensitivity -42 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Controls Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Battery Type Headset battery Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Razer Barracuda lasts longer on a single charge than the Razer Barracuda X.
CONNECTIONS Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Razer Barracuda X Razer Barracuda
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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