The Razer Barracuda X ($99.99) has ranked among our favorite budget wireless gaming headsets for some time due to its strong audio quality and flexibility, courtesy of a bundled USB-C transmitter. On paper, the $249.99 Barracuda Pro should be superior in every way, since it takes the Barracuda X’s design and adds active noise cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth connectivity, and THX Spatial Audio. However, Razer decided to make the Barracuda Pro look more “street-friendly” by building its microphones into the earcups instead of using a detachable boom microphone like the Barracuda X and most other Razer gaming headsets. Because of that, voice quality takes a big hit. Its performance also doesn’t reach that of the pricier SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ($329.99), which adds unique features like dual batteries and a base station that can connect to two USB devices at once. The Barracuda Pro is ambitious, but it trips up a bit too much to justify the price. Our Experts Have Tes...
Razer's Barracuda Pro headset offers active noise cancellation, strong spatial audio, and Bluetooth and wireless USB connectivity in an easy-to-carry package. Without a boom mic, though, its voice quality isn't particularly powerful.
Powerful, balanced sound; Effective spatial audio; Useful carrying case; USB transmitter and Bluetooth connection options
In-cup microphones don't sound nearly as good as a boom mic; Weak noise cancellation; Expensive; Lacks wired connectivity