![]() They do a decent job of picking up what you're saying without being spectacular in terms of audio fidelity, and they're fine for gaming and making video calls. Razer says you can get around 40 hours of listening between battery charges, which seems about right based on our time with the headset – obviously it depends on volume and settings and other variables, but you're well covered for a few days of listening.įinally the mics: there are two of them fitted inside the earcups, which we prefer to having a mic floating in front of our face. We were very disappointed to put the headset down and go back to our laptop speakers, which speaks to what an upgrade the device is. We also like the Voice Clarity feature available through the Synapse software, which brings out the dialogue in films and shows – handy when you're trying to listen at a low volume. Active noise cancellation (ANC) works very well, and there's also an ambient mode to let external noises in with more clarity. Razer Barracuda Pro review: sound and featuresīass is suitably thumpy, while quieter and higher-frequency sounds come across as clear and crisp. Even if most users prefer wireless operation, it's nice to have the option of using a wire (if the battery should die for example), but that's not available here – even though analogue inputs are available on the other two new Barracuda headsets. The lack of a 3.5 mm jack is disappointing, and the USB cables can only be used to charge the headset rather than listen through it. Razer has clearly made the Barracuda Pro in a subtle style that means it can do double duty on the train or in the street as well as when you're at your gaming rig, which is okay with us. The overall weight of the headset comes in at 340g (or 0.75lbs). Admittedly, it's plastic that dominates, but it's nicely done plastic, and the steel headband and headband cushion make sure the headphones are comfortable to wear without feeling tight. The earcups can fold flat, which we think is to make them easier to wear around your neck. ![]() The design of the headphones themselves is polished and elegant, without being particularly innovative ( there's a hint of Sony about them). The USB-C dongle is for pairing with Windows PCs, and the connection is almost instantaneous if you're using that method. You get a volume dial on the left ear cup too, which is of course very welcome. ![]() There's also a SmartSwitch button, for jumping between a Bluetooth connection and the 2.4GHz USB-C dongle connection, enabling you to use this headset with two other devices (just not at the same time). Pairing the headset with other devices over Bluetooth 5.2 is very straightforward, and is handled by holding down the power button for five seconds. With the headphones, you get a USB-C wireless dongle, a USB-C to USB-A cable for charging, and a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (for fitting the dongle into a USB-A port). It's the last of those we're reviewing here: it's the most advanced and the most expensive of the set, and it also comes with a plush carrying case that gives you an indication of the quality of the headset and accessories inside. Razer has pushed out three new models: the Barracuda, the Barracuda X and the Barracuda Pro.
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