Razer Barracuda PRO Review - DON'T CHOOSE WRONG!

[@BuzzKiller23]

The barracuda pro mic sounds horrendous. It's like you're using a $10 Bluetooth headset while driving.

[@bigchungus7720]

💀💀

[@xarrowverse]

💀

[@mafferyoue8908]

So true

[@Acacius0]

Lol is it worth it though cause I'm getting a separate microphone anyways

[@iaminevitablethanos5168]

Jokes on you, I want a terrible sounding mic😈

[@Tyler-rf5sg]

I am not justifying razer and their pricing or how they launched this, but after buying the regular barracuda and watching videos on the other two, I think I fully understand the line better than most people I fully believe the X is for if you prioritize gaming over music (hence the boom mic) the regular is for a nice hybrid between gaming and music and I believe the pro is solely for music/lifestyle, with the ability to game on the side. Maybe someone who wants a work headsets for music and walking in the city, and then does a little bit of gaming at night after work

[@JediPoncho-ou4kc]

Exactly. Some of us prefer to hear our music noise cancelled, wireless, and have the bass options this headset provides. In fact, this headset is better than beats studio one, which costed 300$ just a couple years ago! People are not taking this headset into proper consideration. I easily think this is the best for people like me.

[@ieonful]

Here is another important tip for everyone who bought the headset. I wasn't very happy with the sound quality at first, so I turned off THX Spatial Audio completely. I use Dolby Atmos for Headphones for all my headsets. This is easy to download from Windows and offers the best sound quality in my opinion. The difference is really huge. It costs money but it's worth it.

[@Matthew-nl9kd]

Personally I'm more of a fan of DTS Headphone X, I found Dolby to boost the bass while DTS keeps the original sound signature. But I'd recommend making use of the free trials to try them both out first :) Either way they're great because you then own the license for life and can use it for any headphones, and on other PCs even as long as you keep the same Windows account.

[@ieonful]

@@Matthew-nl9kd Hey I just tested DTS and It's more detailed overall. I just bought it, thank you for the hint.

[@OliverKnights1]

I think I broke my Dolby Atmos, mine didn't cost me anything lmao. Never did

[@ray21926]

It’s nice to hear they increased the range. That was a major issue for me and the black shark v2

[@Tirth-Patel]

Raymond Glasses 😎🤓🥸👊

[@celestialstreams3629]

I'm wearing the barracuda pro right now, while they're charging. straight out of the box they had a charge and I've had them plugged in since.

[@xuxon24]

I feel that there really is a market to seize in the 200 to 300 range to offer this hybrid style headphones but no removable mic is bad, that mic sounded terrible.

[@clintdevlin7026]

I'm waiting/hoping on his review for the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Seems to do everything this does plus more and better. At least that's how it seems to be so far

[@kacperolszowski1331]

Tbh not having a boom mic can be a could thing, personally that was the reason that I chose barracuda over other headphones. I absolutely hate boom mics and integrated one in barracuda is tolerable for discord calls

[@zackman1156]

I mean I like the idea of these. ANC for travel. Non flashy design with no boom mic for the office but still a gaming headset. Fits my lifestyle perfectly

[@nivity]

There is 1 clear usage of ANC + 2.4ghz for me at home. I live near a park, during the summer there are so many live gigs, concerts etc. And the bass sounds traveling etc is maddening. I noticed ANC is the 1 thing that basically removes 90% of it all. However, there are like zero ANC headphones with 2.4ghz usb connection, all BT which is horrible when connected to PC. Delay feast. So in that regard I am tempted to try the razer for next summer, or if other models comes out with ANC + 2.4ghz. This summer I used normal BT ANC headphones but the delay was annoying af when connected to my pc (a BT5 dongle). Here's to more 2.4ghz headphones with ANC in 2023!

[@tehehe5929]

Also work from home when you have kids. ANC is a blessing. Or when your PC is loud when gaming.

[@Dipsomaniac]

ANC is useful for me at large LAN parties/ festivals, currently use my XM3s with a mod mic but would consider paying the premium for something like this.

[@xuxon24]

The problem is do they sound better than the Sonys?

[@nicholasberhami8761]

@@xuxon24 😂

[@berniem4483]

Lol dude please don't switch from the XM3s to these. You're not only downgrading for the ANC but also the Mic, you'll be very disappointed. If you really want to upgrade get the XM4s or XM5s with a wireless mod mic or something, it'll be pricy.

[@berniem4483]

Also the Xm5 built in mics have insane voice isolation capabilities which could be useful for Lan if you don't have Nvidia voice or something

[@wackydinky5588]

@@berniem4483 xm5's look a bit flimsy, if the xm3-4 build quality is anything to go by then making them even skinnier, with smaller hinges won't fare well in the long term

[@waddledee238]

2:18 “there’s no escape from today’s sponsor” Me, an intellectual: *clicks right arrow 5 times*

[@Phoen1x883]

The real galaxy brain move these days is to use SponsorBlock

[@Dionyzos]

I don't wanna buy seperate headphones for lifestyle and gaming so I like this new trend. I'd prefer Sony or Bose to include gaming features though as I prefer those headphones in general. Give me Sony's XM5s with 2,4GHz wireless and a removable microphone, maybe even swappable batteries like Steelseries does and I'm sold.

[@nunpho]

samesies. if im splashing out on headphones i want them for more than just gaming

[@SparkRattle]

I completely agree. The ones I have now are also used for work. Sure, I look like a sci-fi cosplayer in conference calls but the bosses don't seem to mind. I find that I have to use software like Nvidia Broadcast to effectively remove background noise in the mic though. Most gaming headsets nowadays skip the ANC on the mic which makes it a bit of a chore to properly setup and tune the first time. Most Gaming headset ANC is aimned towards making the sound quality clear and the mic is rudementary. But once you have it down, yeah, it's nice. :D

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@SparkRattle what headphones do you own?

[@KraljHD]

The xm5 literally sound worse than these. You need to get out of brand mentality.

[@frozengamer3030]

You can buy the new steelseries wired headsets for the price they are asking.

[@UnimatrixYoutube]

Just when you think mic quality of wireless headsets can't get any worse. What a joke. Also, no charging on a gaming headset whilst using it is an absolutely no go. Thanks for the review though! There were several Reddit posts on the Razer subreddit lately from people who managed to get their hands on one of these because a retailer screwed up (I believe it was Bestbuy), so I was very curious about a review.

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

I'm likely just to switch my current Barracuda X for the new one, but the Pro and regular seem to fit my needs more. I have a dedicated mic so no need for a attached boom mic, and I've honestly just been waiting for BT (available also in the new X line) so I can bring it on the go to replace my QC35

[@NassiC21]

I would love to see a review of the new Steelseries Arctics Nova pro wireless. :)

[@HardwareCanucks]

Got a pair coming in. Review will follow later in the month. -D.

[@SparkRattle]

AH! This I gotta see!

[@TechGuy42ilm]

Get the wired they're a lot better

[@shaneinfinity4597]

@@TechGuy42ilm i agree with this. I had the arctic pro wireless and the pro wired sounded way better and they were cheaper. How ever the wireless still sounded very clear and good and will suit most people for gaming. That and the double battery is a must have for wireless IMO

[@Crysalis02010]

You need to test similarly. You showed Pro with noise cancellation on, and then the X with noise cancellation off.

[@Виктор-к4ч2н]

согласен, тоже заметил это, ANC очень портит звук на любом микрофоне!

[@FabienPascal]

You guys never mentioned THX AAA.

[@moshiurahmed6067]

Wish you a quick recovery bro and as always, good review video! :)

[@UnlimitedGamerUNG]

Not being able to use it wired while charging is a deal breaker for me.

[@Sparky_007]

I have the Logitech G935 and I've been mostly happy with them. Only thing I wish this thing had was Bluetooth so I could use it for other things, but as far as PC gaming, it's great.

[@eolink]

i have one but some months ago my power switch got faulty. ill get the virtuoso xt

[@HisNameIsRobertPaulson01]

If I'm going to spend $250 for a pair of decent audio quality headphones, should I even consider the Razer Pro? I don't care about a mic at all. I just want good sound quality headphones that I will use for gaming, music, and movies.

[@garretts431]

yeah why not? if youre looking for all 3 types of listening why not go with the pro? i bought these and waiting for the delivery - i game and listen to music, and im not an audiophile either. i just want something that will sound good when i blast the other team or blast my music. im not looking for technicality.

[@madant7777]

I got the Barracuda X 2022 recently, great bass and battery life, love them.

[@ddouglasinc]

THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA), that is a amazing thing to have on board the Razer Barracuda Pro that you really should have talked about, it's a game changer!

[@Marko-ij4vy]

2:09 Wait why it it on the side rather than the middle like all previous usb c dongles?

[@60Seconds_60]

I have bought this headset 3 times. I tried really hard to return them all. This product has production problems .The THX section somehow cancels itself and closes. As a software, it blocks itself and nothing appears.Razer is aware of the situation, but has not found or found a solution for 1 year.

[@garretts431]

i bought the pro. i needed a new headset, and i have had 3 Logitech headsets. all broke or had some electrical issue. my g935 is still hanging on 3 years later, but the sound cuts out at times, the battery doesn't hold a charge, and the head cushion is coming undone (head cushion happened a year in) im not concerned about the mic quality - if i can be heard on the other end then great. i just want great sound.

[@drcapz]

I was really hoping the mic on this headset would be better. I’m in the market for a “hybrid” headset for gaming/work, however, do not want a boom mic for the sake of having the headphones look less “gaming”. Are there any sub $500 headsets you would recommend?? Cheers!

[@Stillcrow6106]

I’m in the exact same boat. If I find something I’ll come back to this, any recommendations would also be appreciated.

[@drcapz]

@@Stillcrow6106 Sounds good! One option I've been considering are the B&O Portal's. However, the mic quality is just above average (compared to XM5's, Bose 700's -- if you think of the same price point). Keep me posted if you find alternative options too.

[@ugzz]

I'd pair the pro with a modmic, but have to take that cost into consideration for sure. But that pro mic quality is straight up unacceptable / useless. Also, I haven't tested 2.4ghz for audio quality, but even the best bluetooth with the best bluetooth receiver sounds worse than wired to my ears, but that's more for audiophile grade comparisons. For gaming, it's more than enough.

[@Pukovnik141]

Wow microphone is trash. My cheap zalman headset sounds warmer and clearer. And if you run out of battery while gaming you can't use them?? What were they thinking?

[@roddybrod]

Surprised you brought out the clouds instead of the HS80 when referencing a top-end wirelesss mic. The mic on this razer thing is way too poor for me to play with buds. Currently using Razer Opus for ANC for media consumption and Corsair HS70 for gaming but would love to only have one. Hoping to see the Arctis Nova Pro on the channel!

[@beliveinurself]

You're going to need to grab a measurement rig. The B&K is overkill... but even a cheap setup would be a huge improvement. Tired of these manufacturers getting away with selling crap just because RTINGS hasn't measured their particular model.

[@JoeNokers]

most people shopping for gaming headsets won't look at frequency response graphs anyway. That audience will just buy a modmic or desktop mic and their headphone of choice.

[@beliveinurself]

@@JoeNokers I don’t necessarily agree. LTT has a lot of clout. If they started reporting FR and showing how it deviated from the scientific target, this will have a strong flow on. The water cooler effect can be very powerful

[@JuanDevill]

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro??

[@bothrealting2598]

Used it for about a year now and my only complaints are the dongle covering ports as well as the SUPER LOOSE charging port. I have to plug it in and put it on the floor very steadily or it comes out. Other than that it’s great !

[@PlasticDreamz]

I recently got the mid tier barracuda for 65 on amazon so a hell of a deal, my stealth 600 gen 2 are just complete trash on PC so these will be a step up. I like the no boom mic but for me its because of my kid. My kid has chewed on two of my mics before just trashing them lol one came back to life after drying out for a day or two but after hearing a few sound test and also being someone who hasn't had nor do I care too much about sounding the best I think they will be good. Im fortunate my type c ports are out of the way of any other ports as well. Love the aesthetic as I am moving back over to razer after being disappointed with logis software for mouse and headset.

[@ILLTh1ef]

I wish Sony would just release a gaming version of their 1000xm lineup with a good microphone. Their ANC is great and their sound is perfect. They're easily the most comfortable I have. My Steelseries Arctis 7's usually hurt my ears after 30 minutes because the speaker is just pressed against my ear so hard. Sony please save us!!

[@kevindropbox7502]

They do now

[@ILLTh1ef]

@@kevindropbox7502 crazy I predicted it so close to it happening! 😎 but right after I just bought the Corsair HS80 to replace the Arctis 7’s

[@BAWBBAGET]

@@kevindropbox7502 What do you mean by that? What model are you referring to?

[@DaBomb5309]

@@BAWBBAGET the inzone h9. theyre really close to the xm3's. the only thing is that the microphone is hot garbage. i wish more of these wireless headsets came with 2.4g dongles. tho i suppose aptx adapters will suffice, latency be damned

[@erubalu]

I just bought a Barracuda because of this, playing on PS5 I'm limited to "gaming headsets", I'd much rather use proper headphones but they don't work wirelessly. At least the Barracuda doesn't look like a gaming headset and that's a plus.

[@brothatwasepic]

Used Sennheiser HD800 + modmic = endgame?

[@EkoTube]

No use while charging is a dealbreaker

[@Thiagovnd]

That usb stick would be really good for laptops with limited ports that are too close. I have a stellseries that blocks two ports of my laptop this one will probably not do that due to its different shape.

[@LaurensPP]

No boom microphone is a huge deal breaker. I have been wanting wireless but my current setup is a HD599+ModMic 5, which makes almost everything a huge downgrade.

[@munificentdancer1618]

Get g Pro x

[@LaurensPP]

@@munificentdancer1618 It looks decent, but I'm really afraid that any non open-back headphones will put me off.

[@munificentdancer1618]

@@LaurensPP I mean almost all if not all gaming headsets are not open back, even barracuda pro isn't

[@LaurensPP]

@@munificentdancer1618 Yeah I know :(

[@munificentdancer1618]

@@LaurensPP then there's a blaring deal breaker infront u other than no boom mic lol

[@mehmetgurdal]

Jesus christ you guys have the best ad Segway :D

[@wrigg2293]

Are you going to be reviewing the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?

[@más-g7z]

I like the idea of an integrated microphone but I'm sorry, that quality is horrible. Useless in calls and gaming. Future headsets should have both integrated and detachable mics.

[@KraljHD]

I truly will never understand why people put so much emphasis on mic quality on headsets. If you do streaming you will always want to have a dedicated mic. If your mates can hear and understand you, who cares how it sounds?

[@brun0silva938]

Many people just repeat what they listen around without stop to think about it LoL

[@Phoen1x883]

Just got the Barracuda Pro and my friends say I'm borderline unintelligible just in voice chat. Forget being heard over gunfire and explosions.

[@its_butterrs]

im pretty sure razer understands that the people spending money on the premium headsets, normally not a razer but in this case it is, they buy the barracuda pro n use an xlr or usb mic separately for best audio quality across the board. dont buy a gaming headset to game, buy music equipment

[@yukiokouri9960]

I want more headsets with a Retractable mic, this is why i never leave Steelseries. I keep the Mic barely protruding out so i never even know its there and no one has had any issues with my mic.

[@Tantuhard]

The only thing that I got from this video is that that corsair headset was pretty dope :)

[@Pressingx]

Sweet thumbnail! 😆

[@albuslee4831]

Thanks for the great review

[@cross-hairz800]

What about steelseries arctis pro nova review on them coming soon?:)

[@HardwareCanucks]

Didn’t get my sample yet. Any interest in that headset? -D.

[@cross-hairz800]

@@HardwareCanucks yes I'm thinking about getting the steelseries arctis pro nova wired but wanna make sure that hinge is fixed went through 2 of them because it was so defective

[@RuiMMSousa]

A few hours ago I found myself try to decide between one of the 7 Razer wireless headsets or if I should keep going HyperX. Was a nice surprise seeing the Alpha Wireless here.

[@ajfernandez9307]

I think you can go with corsair, try watching some reviews of it the quality of the mic is actually good

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

Hyper X cloud flight wireless here, for a year and a half. No complaints from me or friends.

[@ivancarmenates84]

I have both the BlackShark V2 Pro and the Barracuda X and man first time my impression is that the Barracuda X sounds much better than the BlackShark Pro. The bass is more powerful and firm in out of the box and even voice is more warm. With The Black Shark v2 pro the bass is more soften. In some scenarios the BS V2 Pro specially if you turn on the THX will sound interesting and not bad in general but I'm still impress and I even enjoy more the music on the Barracuda X which is 99 vs 199 on the BS V2 Pro.

[@slouchytech8478]

Just as I thought about buying the Barracuda X btw: Hoppe you stay health and recover quickly!!

[@ShadowDeus]

couldnt we just pop a boom into the regular Barracuda? i mean it does have a jack... or do booms use a different mm.

[@deyx18]

I dont think missing a microphone is a problem in a 250$ headphones. I mean, spending that much on a headset, do you really not have a dedicated mic?

[@varunaX]

What is a dedicated mic?

[@deyx18]

@@varunaX a mic that i dedicate to put it up my arse. Im sorry xD I mean, a real mic, in a stand, usb or xlr, not embebed on a headphone.

[@varunaX]

@@deyx18ok well then I am someone who owns 2 very high priced headsets and doesn't have or need a dedicated mic

[@Stalonage]

Do you use the ambient mode while gaming? How hot do these get? I feel like this is an important fact thats missed on a lot of videos.

[@zahidshabir4038]

I personally am not fan of headset's telling you your mic is muted or whatever and have it manually disabled on my Corsair HS80 which is the best wireless gaming headset I personally have ever tried but luckily Corsair has a feature on most of their headsets including all of the wireless ones that do NOT have a removeable mic to just auto mute the mic when you lift up the mic out of the way and I always have my mic like that unless I want to use it it is just peace of mind knowing that my mic is muted without having voice prompts or having to look at at my screen or have to fumble around feeling the side of my headset because if I cannot see my mic down then it's muted

[@Leo-nc9fe]

330Grams isnt too bad tbh, My Audeze Maxwells are 490Grams and they still feel comfy

[@raduvidican6979]

Regarding sound quality how is this headset compared to Blackshark V2 Pro ?

[@ipKonfig]

I cannot take Razer serious. The CEO trash talks his employees and their products are not built professionally to last. I stopped using their products, and recommending them, ten years ago.

[@Shabanezloth]

And let's not talk about Synapse, the worst piece of software of the century

[@aeronybrek4696]

@Daynew Dawn source? TRUST ME BRO

[@garretts431]

@Daynew Dawn razer just gets a lot of flack because theyre on par with apple when it comes to marketing, price, eco system, etc. i have razer products and theyre just as good as anything else ive owned in terms of durability and "professionalism" for gaming. i have had 3 Logitech headsets, all giving issues. i also had their HERO mouse and that ended up getting the sticky mouse click. so yeah razer is fine and is just like everyone else, but better marketing. i bought the barracuda pro's and i cant wait.

[@yaboipedro3166]

Would these be better than the sony xm4??

[@nickjacobsss]

There isnt a boom mic on the pro because they are just rebranded xm3’s with a lower latency connection

[@Tony-rz4ks]

hmm all these gaming headsets sound like someone taking through a Styrofoam cup

[@meric12131415]

🤣 ah the thumbnail really got me there I thought that you guys were reviewing a new razer barracuda that's like the avagant glyph🤣

[@wqtransports]

Can we get an update video for early 2023 on best wireless gaming headset please thank you

[@felipebraun4594]

Hello, which is better in terms of sound quality steelseries nova pro or barraduda pro wirelles?

[@Gamingtechgg]

hmm did they get inspiration from Sony design wise

[@fupse]

Original 40hrs, new 50hrs, double the battery life?

[@kevinlimin83]

The barracuda X has a major widespread issue with the usb dongle :l

[@garraz16]

Hi , thank you very much for reviewing these! Speaking about anc , there is a difference for inmersive gaming on games like good of war or the witcher ? Thank you!

[@rouge29]

Does this also have the plastic quality issue? Cracking randomly

[@Mangust2]

Are they provide stereo headphone + mic over USB-C?

[@xSiJuki]

What's the difference of Barracuda X & Barracuda X 2022? Thanks

[@drtyboy]

Without taking ANC into consideration, how to these compare to the Kaira Pro?

[@Smoothtiminal]

You think the k5 better than the one 3 or gmmk2

[@Jeffmorgan1991]

That mic is one of the worst I've ever heard. I'd be annoyed by it of one of my mates were using it.

[@abcalphabet]

not getting another razer headset lol my barracuda x lasted like 4 months and now doesnt connect at all to the receiver

[@ガイレ]

I just broked my barracuda x dongle yesterday :/. And they aint selling replacements for it F.

[@FabienPascal]

Stay tuned there will be replacement dongles coming in June.

[@ガイレ]

Eyyy! Fr dude? Where did you get the news?

[@nightshademilkshake1]

The mic quality sounds pretty bad. Honestly after hearing the mic on the Corsair HS80 every other mic sounds bad - I'm surprised new releases aren't trying to improve things.

[@spitfire0005]

How is the sound compared to a Sony wm3?

[@luislozano2896]

Your thumbnail teaser reminded me of the VR headset the Avegant Glyph!

[@monytalib]

you can use them while charging tho? i am doing it rn but also how do i use voice prompts?

[@brab199]

Does it have haptics? I’ll need that in order to buy

[@LEON86422]

Is the USB-A to USB-C extension cable included in the package USB-A 2.0 or 3.0?

[@Skylancer727]

ANC makes sense for if you have a loud system. Makes sense, though I find closed back good enough in most cases.

[@Y0oUrMama]

Open back all the fking way... i live alone

[@Dionyzos]

I mean you're GPU is gonna make a lot of noise unless it's watercooled, no way around that

[@sentryion3106]

Most sense with a gaming laptop. those things can get really loud. PC though most of the time shouldn't be problem even with the louder one and with an open back headphone

[@jonscot8393]

Add it to the RGB Bog Roll Holder, Drain Plunger, BBQ Lighter and RGB Fire Extinguisher.

[@-l-Keido-l-]

Hello guys which headset is the best. Barracuda pro vs blackshark v2 pro vs kraken v3 pro? Price doesn’t matter

[@casualplayerschannel1432]

as always nice review

[@frikkievuiltrens]

I prefer simultaneous wireless + BT like the better offerings from Steelseries, Corsair and JBL. Razer’s SmartSwitch which either mutes your wireless or BT is just nonsensical to me.

[@FromWitchSide]

Sennheiser HD560S - $149 for superior home gaming Sennheiser HD280Pro - $99 for LAN tournaments Mic that will sound better - $5 (I feel generous :P) The only thing Razer has on it is wireless :P You can also throw in Moondrop Chu $19.99 or Quarks $12.99 - to use outside or on LAN

[@roboticvenom1935]

I tried moondrop chu's, zero bass, and quite bright/treble happy, my blon bl03's sound better, albeit they're more expensive but the chu's didn't impress even though they resolve a lot of detail, don't just look at the graph

[@MackTheKing31]

What do you mean you cant even use it when its charging? Is that true? that seems absurd...

[@lankegowtham6783]

can you review the ONE MORE QUAD DRIVER EARPHONES and don't forget to burnin the earphones and i heard a lot of good reviews about it and i am planing to buy it .But i want to hear a review from you

[@hafizjbi1792]

wait there's a non-X barracuda? How come i didnt find any of it online and in physical store? Is it only available on several region?

[@zahidshabir4038]

On my headset I never run out of battery life I almost always have my headset on charging when I am home all day and am not using it and then take it off charging when I wear them I have the Corsar HS80 which is the best headset I personally have ever used

[@ShadowDeus]

ive never had people say anything about my mic quality... got the mid level, the standard Barracuda. Theyre OK... definitly not worth the price TBH. I do love the smart switch, thats a nice feature go from PS4 to my phone simply. However not a fan of voice prompts. rather have a beep that doesnt mute game volume like the voice prompts do.

[@arjayramis2890]

Where can you buy extra headset cuff or what other model can I use it with?

[@consume_vegetables]

goshdarnit. i just bought the previous barracuda x 2 weeks ago. now it has bluetooth and 50hr battery.

[@Unusualtiktok]

Hola, cuáles recomiendas para música? Bajo los $150

[@seanwhitehead7391]

!!! Barracuda pro has issues with ps5 controller, makes it go randomly haywire. I'm about to send mine back as I can't find a solution.

[@silentdemise43]

what's a better headset for the same price?

[@NRali2911]

I am kinda happy the mic is gone because it looks clean but I am sad that if dousent have the boom mic.