Razer Barracuda X

Supports multiple platforms for wireless ; Good audio quality and 3D sound on PS5 ; Ideal design for on-the-go music playback ; Great 20-hour battery life

Lack of Bluetooth for dual connectivity ; No companion app or high-end features ; 7.1 surround sound on PC is locked behind a paywall

Fantastic sound quality ; 20-hour battery life ; Simple setup

No Bluetooth support ; You can’t use it wirelessly with Xbox ; Lacks desktop software

Often high-quality gaming headsets come at a steep price, but the Razer Barracuda X actually doesn't cost over the odds. For your money, you get impressive, accurate audio across all types of games and even music, as well as hours of wear without any...

Lightweight and comfortable fit ; Understated design ; Very solid audio

Wireless is only on PC or PlayStation

A great pick for anyone with a PC, PS4 or PS5 - it works so easily with these platforms and is a real pleasure to use, priced sensibly for the quality it offers, too.

Lightweight.

Mostly plastic build.

The Barracuda X is a very comfortable and lightweight headset. It has solid battery life and is highly versatile.

Incredible comfy ; Very lightweight ; Good audio quality

Doesn't work with iPhone ; Doesn't fold up

Unless you’re absolutely dedicated to the idea of nabbing a headset that will work wirelessly with an iPhone, we’d wager that the Razer Barracuda X would be a very solid purchase. It’ll do the job for all your gaming needs whilst also looking so sleek...

Super comfortable to wear ; Solid audio quality with good positional accuracy ; Plug-and-play compatibility across multiple platforms ; Folds away neatly into your backpack ; Professional look ; Reasonably priced

No support for Bluetooth; not mobile-device friendly ; No Xbox Wireless support ; Doesn't work with Razer Synapse; no EQ adjustments or easy battery level check ; THX Spatial Audio is a paid upgrade ; Microphone isn't the best

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

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 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.

Comfortable ear cups ; Solid gaming and music performance ; Works wirelessly with almost every system ; USB Type-C charging

Cheap plastic design ; No included audio software

The Razer Barracuda X features solid audio performance in a comfortable design, but its cheap materials and lack of free software are low points.

Good noise handling performance. Low latency. Excellent imaging performance. Comfortable fit. Over 24-hour continuous battery life.

No carrying case included. No companion app. No sound customization features. Leak some noise. Bulky design. Poor noise isolation.

The Razer Barracuda X are satisfactory for neutral sound. Out-of-the-box, they have a fairly neutral, though slightly warm sound profile that adds a little extra thump and punch in the bass range. However, higher frequencies of vocals and lead...

Comfortable, lightweight design ; Decent sound quality ; Can be used wirelessly with multiple platforms ; Can be used wired with most platforms ; Dongle allows space for phone case ; Power button has additional controls ; Detachable microphone ; Subtle...

No wireless connectivity for Xbox ; Dongle can cover other ports on PC ; Dongle can be a bit uncomfortable for mobile gaming ; No case or easy way to store dongle

Dongle design aside, the Razer Barracuda X is a decent-sounding wireless gaming headset that works with just about every platform. It is also lightweight, has great battery life, and is very reasonably priced.