Razer is rising its Barracuda household with two new gaming headsets – the Barracuda and the Barracuda Professional. It’s additionally refreshing its Barracuda X headset with up to date options, although it’ll be preserving the identical value level. All three of Razer’s new Barracuda gaming headsets shall be obtainable from at present. And with a spread of various value factors there’s a mannequin to suit almost each funds.
In search of one thing on the extra inexpensive aspect? Then you definately’ll need to contemplate the brand new Barracuda X. Although it seems to be the identical because the 2021 mannequin, it comes with Hybrid ANC, greater than double the battery life, and seven.1 digital encompass sound. A transparent step up from the older model. What’s extra is Razer added these enhancements with out growing the burden or the value. The brand new Barracuda X will nonetheless weigh 250g and are available at a value level of $99.
Razer amps up Barracuda headsets with two new fashions
Whereas the Barracuda X is arguably excellent already for the associated fee, Razer’s two new fashions, the Barracuda and Barracuda Professional introduce some neat upgrades to boost the listening expertise.
Along with the Hybrid ANC, each headsets can connect with gadgets by means of 3.5mm audio ports. Or if you wish to preserve issues wi-fi you possibly can join by means of 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. Razer’s SmartSwitch know-how has additionally caught round. This lets you join one system with the two.4GHz low-latency dongle and one through Bluetooth. After which swap between the present energetic system with a single button press.
It’s helpful when you use the headset for gaming on one thing like a Nintendo Change but in addition need it related to your telephone to be used with music or telephone calls.
There are additionally a couple of different variations to make be aware of. The Barracuda Professional for example has THX Spatial Audio and THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier. In the meantime the Barracuda solely comes with THX Spatial Audio. The Professional additionally makes use of leatherette reminiscence foam cushions whereas the opposite two fashions use Razer’s FlowKnit reminiscence foam. The dearer headsets additionally use twin built-in noise cancelling mics as a substitute of the removable one which the Barracuda X carries.
Razer sells the Barracuda X for $99.99, the Barracuda for $159.99, and the Barracuda Professional for $249.99. It’s also possible to decide up all three headsets at Finest Purchase.