Is that enough to warrant an upgrade? The Razer Barracuda X is made of plastic and wears foam ear cushions covered in woven mesh fabric. A leatherette-covered foam cushions the headband for hours of comfort. The headset weighs only 250 grams, but the clamping force is a bit weak. The volume control has enough resistance that you can’t accidentally push it too far up or down, but it’s not hard to move either. The mute button is positioned so you don’t accidentally press it, and it’s easy to find since it’s the highest button on the back of the ear cup. You should install the Razer Audio app (iOS/Android) if you plan to play on the go. Here you can enable Gaming Mode to reduce latency over Bluetooth, which effectively reduces audiovisual lag. The app also lets you choose from four EQ presets: Standard, Gaming, Movie, and Music. However, you can also create a custom 10-band EQ with sliders for different frequencies. You can also enable the Do Not Disturb feature, which blocks calls when using the 2.4 GHz dongle. PC gaming over 2.4 GHz is well suited for first-person shooters where timing and hearing play a big role, like CS:GO or Splitgate. Shots in CS:GO are satisfyingly loud and boomy thanks to the bass emphasis of this headset. The sub-bass is underemphasized, making explosions sound a bit less intense. This can also be an advantage, though, as it makes it easier to hear more subtle sounds like an enemy reloading nearby. The headset comes with a USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle and a USB-A to USB-C adapter for devices without USB-C. There is also a 3.5mm headphone cable for wired listening. No additional setup is required when using this headset – just plug it in and play. The Barracuda X also features Bluetooth 5.2, an upgrade from the previous Barracuda X. It only supports the SBC Bluetooth codec, which is a bit disappointing for a gaming headset, as higher quality codecs like AAC and aptX can be found in some other Razer products.
