Razer Barracuda X vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

Short answer: the Razer BlackShark V2 X, though neither ranks well in its class. Both are rated 1.0/5 for sound quality (#216 and #213 of 216 over-ear headphones), and the Razer BlackShark V2 X costs $34.99 against $69 for the Razer Barracuda X, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 216 over-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the Superlux HD 660 Pro 150 Ohm instead, ranked #57 at $34.

The case for the Razer Barracuda X: Wireless with a rated 50 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.2, a built-in microphone and a wired option. Watch for: Crinacle’s measurement gives a preference score of just 7, among the furthest from the Harman target in the class, with a warm tilt and a very uneven response.

The case for the Razer BlackShark V2 X: A built-in microphone makes it usable for voice chat without a separate headset. The catch: Crinacle’s measurement gives a Harman score of just 1, so the tonal balance is a long way from what most listeners prefer.

Buy the Razer BlackShark V2 X. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $34.01 less than the Razer Barracuda X.

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The Two Headphones In Full

Razer Barracuda X: $69.00 Wireless Amazon eBay

Pros: Wireless with a rated 50 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.2, a built-in microphone and a wired option. At 250 g with 32 ohms and 96 dB sensitivity it is easy to drive. It has no active noise cancelling, so the battery goes a long way.

Cons: Crinacle’s measurement gives a preference score of just 7, among the furthest from the Harman target in the class, with a warm tilt and a very uneven response. Without noise cancelling it offers no real isolation from outside noise. The Logitech G Pro X is rated higher at a somewhat higher price.

Full Razer Barracuda X review and specifications →

Released	Jul 2021 (5 years ago)
Active Noise Cancelling	No
Back	Closed
Battery Life	50 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth Version	5.2
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Connection	Wireless and wired
Deviation From Target	5.15 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 40mm dynamic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	7 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
IP Rating	None
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	96 dB SPL/mW
Tonal Tilt	-2.74 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.6 lbs (250 g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	-2.4 dB	0.70
Peak	4,094 Hz	+6.1 dB	1.10
Peak	130 Hz	-9.0 dB	1.11
Peak	607 Hz	-4.1 dB	1.80
Peak	1,766 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.64
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-2.5 dB	0.70
Peak	286 Hz	+3.7 dB	3.33
Peak	194 Hz	-2.2 dB	2.83
Peak	440 Hz	-1.5 dB	3.10
Peak	309 Hz	+0.8 dB	2.49

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Razer BlackShark V2 X: $34.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: A built-in microphone makes it usable for voice chat without a separate headset. The 32 ohm impedance suits PC, console and phone outputs with no amp needed, and the closed back keeps game audio from leaking into the room. At 240 g with 50 mm drivers it is a straightforward wired gaming option at a low price.

Cons: Crinacle’s measurement gives a Harman score of just 1, so the tonal balance is a long way from what most listeners prefer. The response is uneven, with a deviation of about 5.4 dB and a warm tilt, which tends to cloud vocals and detail in music. It is better suited to casual gaming and chat than to critical listening.

Full Razer BlackShark V2 X review and specifications →

Released	Aug 2020 (6 years ago)
Back	Closed
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	5.39 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Dynamic
Drivers	1 x 50mm dynamic
Form Factor	Over-ear
Frequency Response	12Hz - 28kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	1 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	100 dB SPL/mW
Tonal Tilt	-2.96 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)
Weight	0.5 lbs (240 g)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -5.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	-3.9 dB	0.70
Peak	158 Hz	-13.0 dB	0.91
Peak	825 Hz	+8.9 dB	0.18
Peak	7,600 Hz	+3.5 dB	3.10
Peak	808 Hz	-10.8 dB	0.68
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+0.5 dB	0.70
Peak	312 Hz	+3.1 dB	3.28
Peak	477 Hz	-1.6 dB	2.83
Peak	4,275 Hz	+1.7 dB	4.98
Peak	216 Hz	-1.8 dB	3.70

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