Gaming
Razer Barracuda X Chroma
Not yet scored
$130
Full review dataRazer Barracuda X Chroma vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Razer Barracuda X Chroma vs Razer BlackShark V3, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Razer Barracuda X Chroma
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
-
91
Sound
-
9.2
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$130
$120
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against Razer Barracuda X Chroma (2024). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Barracuda X Chroma2024
- BlackShark V320251 yr newer
What differsBarracuda X ChromaBlackShark V3
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Barracuda X ChromaBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $120
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 91
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- 285 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Razer Barracuda X Chroma
The Razer Barracuda X Chroma is a wireless gaming headset built for multi-platform versatility, highlighted by its customizable RGB lighting and comfortable, lightweight frame. It offers a long battery life of up to 70 hours without ANC, or 30 hours with it enabled, plus Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint for seamless switching between devices. With 40mm dynamic drivers and a single microphone, it aims to deliver solid audio and clear chat for gaming on the go.
- Pro:Customizable Chroma RGB lighting
- Pro:Lightweight 285g build for comfort
- Pro:Up to 70 hours battery life without ANC
- Con:Only supports SBC codec, no high-quality wireless audio
- Con:Single microphone may not be ideal for streaming
- Con:ANC battery life drops to 30 hours
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
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