Gaming
Razer Barracuda X Chroma
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$130
Full review dataRazer Barracuda X Chroma vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Razer Barracuda X Chroma vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Razer Barracuda X Chroma
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
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87
Sound
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8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
7.5
Price (USD)
$130
$250
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?
Mixed generations
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against Razer Barracuda X Chroma (2024). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Razer Barracuda X Chroma brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 4.0, while the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro answers with Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Barracuda X Chroma2024
- BlackShark V3 Pro20251 yr newer
What differsBarracuda X ChromaBlackShark V3 Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.
Specifications
Barracuda X ChromaBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $250
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 87
- 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
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 70 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- 48 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 285 g
- 367 g
- 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 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that pairs a long-lasting battery with hybrid active noise cancellation for focused play sessions. It features 50mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth with multipoint support, and a low-latency design, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use. Its lightweight build and customizable EQ add to its appeal for extended comfort and personalized sound.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 367g
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for communication
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