RazerBarracuda Wireless Gaming & Mobile Headset (PC, PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS): 2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth - Integrated Noise-Cancelling Mic - 50mm Drivers - 40 Hr Battery - Black

I was looking for essentially the best bluetooth mic I could get for work. A boom mic would be the minimum requirement for me, because you need the mic physically close to your mouth, so it had to be some sort of gaming headset. After that, I looked for mic sound tests and all that.So, you'll watch reviews and hear soundtests for the mic, and you'll think it sounds kinda bad on bluetooth. Plus some of the negative reviews on Amazon would make you concerned on the build quality. Even using the USB C dongle, other headsets like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro or the Hyperspeed are significantly better.Well, take this from an audiophile: I tried these first hand and they are great. From the build quality, the mic quality and ability to not pick up background noise, all the way to the sound quality on bluetooth. I was under the impression that I was going to settle for a mediocre mic, and thankfully that's not the case at all. This mic is up there with a desktop boom mic, and sounds better than my $150 Logi Pro X. Your voice comes across clear and crisp without background noise, even if you speak at a low volume.The default EQ preset is garbage, but download the EQ app and set the preset to music or do your own custom preset, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. They also feel super solid though I'll have to break them in for a bit. So far, I love them. I'm glad I didn't go for the more expensive BlackShark hyperspeed. If these ever break on me, I'm more likely to buy them again than not. Sound clarity / definition is definitely good, comparable to quality open-backs like Sennheiser's. Sadly Razer uses a trash EQ by default, but nothing that can't be fixed by the user.These can get "bust-your-eardrums" loud, if necessary. The thing itself is not uncomfortable and does not put a ton of pressure on your skull, but with time and use it gets gradually more comfortable.I love how well-built they are. They are lightweight, but not in a cheap way. Razer is slowly earning me as a loyal customer, this is my third device from them and it's a hit like the others. First two being the Kiyo Pro webcam and the Siren V2 X mic.One tip for Discord regardless of device or headset: Disable echo cancellation, It only causes problems.The auto call switching feature is a nice add-on, and the USB-C dongle works on your phone if you want, even with a case on, as long as it's not a very thick case.10/10, I hope Razer doesn't abandon this product line (at this price) and they continue to make newer / better iterations years down the line.EDIT: I ended up downloading Wavelet on my phone and using an AutoEQ profile specific to the 2022 Barracuda X. I couldn't be happier, sound clarity and quality improved a lot. (If you wanna do this and previously used the Razer app to set an EQ preset, go back to that app, connect the headset, and change it back to default. Otherwise the AutoEQ won't work properly).

I've had these for a year, they've held up well, no issues at all. Comfortable, east to set up, sound great, long battery life, and a decent mic. I use them 6+ hours a day for gaming and work. It connects quickly and the wireless reach is fairly long. I don't have a big house, but i can go to the neighbors and still be able to hear/talk.

My first disclaimer is that I got these on sale for $80. At that price point I'm very happy with my purchase, and going on almost a year now I'm still happy with them. I'll go down into the pros and cons of the Razer Barracuda below.Pros:- Really decent audio quality. Maybe not up to snuff as an audiophile's choice, but for a combination gaming-music pair of headphones it's kinda hard to beat. Couldn't tell you for certain what the sound signature of these headphones are for certain, but it feels as though they have a mild "pop headphone" listening experience, with a tad more emphasis on the lows than the highs. Granted, these aren't very bass heavy, but they don't sound so "flat" if you will. For some people the highs might be a *little* fatiguing as they can be a little grainy sometimes, so depending on the genre or track I might use some EQ to bring the highs down just a smidgen.- Amongst the most comfortable headphones I've worn. I have a bigger head, complete with big hair mind you, and I often have the issue of headphones clamping down too hard on my head, but these? I can wear these all day with no problem. The earpads go over my ears (as they should) and are plush enough to be worn without inducing an earache. They might get warm and make your ears sweat if the temperature starts to rise, but if you use these in an AC cooled room it's hardly a concern at all.- The battery life! I only have to charge these every couple of days or so, and that's with extended listening every single day. If you're upgrading from cheaper headphones I don't think you'll be disappointed with the battery life at all.- Passive noise cancelling. Sure, don't expect to block out the clatter of nearby dishes, loud cars, or bassy booms, but I should mention that when I have these on my partner has to text me from across the room to catch my attention because they can block out human voice pretty well. It blocks out sound to a decent extent, being closed ear headphones, and so long as you don't go in expecting ANC (because you shouldn't) then the muffling it will do to the world around you will be a nice bonus to your gaming and music listening.Mixed:- THX Spatial Audio... It's... interesting? Perhaps for gaming it might be helpful, but as more of a music listener than a gamer, I can guarantee you want to keep this off. It feels like it demolishes the audio quality of some songs, so I never have it on period. Maybe not every person will see it thag way, and some might prefer the weird simulated, artificial soundstage that THX Spatial audio can grant.- The build. These headphones look wonderful, and I suppose they feel good all things considering. However, I can't help but feel there's a missing satisfaction of pretty and distinct metal bits on the headphones. It's more a gripe than anything, but I suppose they don't look like the $180 pair of headphones they're supposed to be to me personally. A certain extra bit of flare would have been nice as they're quite plain and no frills. Again, this might not matter one bit to you.- The size. These are decently big headphones mind you. This isn't a problem for me in particular but if you want a pair of headphones you can feel confident taking with you out and about, these won't be for you. The ears do fold flat, but I would have rathered fixed ears personally since they're exclusively for at-home use in my situation. I can't see there being much use for the folding ears unless you intend to put them in a drawer or something if you're not using them.Cons:- The mic quality. The mic is... not bad...? But not good. Why isn't this in Mixed? Well, they're gaming headphones. The integrated "invisible" beam mics are convenient for the sake of not having a boom mic to worry about, but mic quality *noticeably suffers.* Your mates will be able to understand you most certainly, but I might imagine it's not gonna be the as clear as you might want. If mic quality is a very important part of the deal to you, then I'd suggest to look elsewhere.- The wireless connection. These use a little USB-C dongle to wirelessly connect your gaming peripheral of choice to these nice headphones on your head. The only problem is that this connection can end up being kinda dodgy, despite being right next to the dongle, I've found that getting up out of my chair and taking a few steps away can sometimes cause my music to go into full static for a second. It isn't horrible, but it just feels like if they have a dedicated dongle to connect to the computer and it doesn't really let you enjoy the wireless experience as much as you might be able to, then why not just use them wired instead? (Bear in mind these do come with a nice audio cable if you want to use them wired.)In conclusion I really like these headphones! In hindsight would I have gone with a different pair? Maybe, maybe not. Admittedly the only thing that enticed me was them being on sale. The funny thing is I only game very casually now and so this are almost exclusively music headphones to me and I'm quite happy with them. I'll make the shift to audiophile headphones in the future, but honestly, these are very much acceptable to handle all sorts of listening experiences. For gaming, music, movies, etc., it can really do it all.As for recommending this headset...If you're a casual gamer and/or just interested in the jack-of-all trades nature of this headset, then I say you should give it a shot, though I'd still say picking them up on sale is much preferred. In the end I think it's certainly worth mentioning that I bought them for gaming and I just wound up using them for music instead. A somewhat backwards but pleasant surprise haha.For the hardcore gamer looking for the perfect pair of gaming headphones? I think there's better gaming headsets out there at this price range surely. Unless this headset is on a *great sale* (50%+ off) and you've already got some sort of external mic to compensate for the lackluster beam mic quality I'd say it might still be worth a shot. Otherwise, don't bother and look elsewhere for a better dedicated pair of gaming headphones.

Great sound quality! You're able to use it while it's charging and even use it wired if you want! (If you want the least lag possible, you should use it wired, but I only notice the lag when playing Osu and not when I'm playing competitive shooters.) So it's definitely a good value for what you pay for. I wish the cord for wired listening was just a bit longer, but it's a comfortable length to move around at my desk since my PC sits very close to me.You can control the volume from the side and pause and play music by pressing the on/off button once quickly. The headphones turn facing upward so you can still hear your audio when you take them off (only if it's loud enough). It's not noise canceling, but it suppresses background noise very well. I don't hear much at all when their on, especially with game or music on.I do wish the ear cups were just slightly deeper, but the Barracuda X version does if that's what you're looking for. But that's not a downside for everyone. For me, I don't have any discomfort wearing them for long periods of time, even with them being shallow, because they are padded inside very nicely.