Razerhas again chosen to shed new light on the Barracuda gaming headset range.
The original Barracuda X was first launched back in 2021 as a budget-friendly entry into their headset ecosystem.
Now, Razer has given the Barracuda X yet another makeover.
This time the brand has added RGB lighting to the mix to create the Razer Barracuda X Chroma .
However, this colorful addition to the Barracuda line-up comes at a price.
The headset features a closed-back form factor with a plastic matte finish throughout and two oblong-shaped ear cups.
Theres also a piece sitting below the headband, to provide an extra layer of comfort.
Thats definitely a me issue, rather than anything to do with the quality of the fabric being used.
Luckily, that added bit of weight isnt actually noticeable.
What was pleasantly noticeable was the easy-to-reach controls.
Im glad Razer kept the on-board controls.
Other brands are known to do away with them entirely to focus on aesthetics instead.
But they still feel pretty discreet as far as RGB gaming headsets go.
Right next to the microphone port lays the smart switch button.
Pressing this is what allows you to quickly switch between the two different connections.
Where the real meat of the X Chroma lies is, of course, with its RGB lighting.
All the proper personalization takes place with Synapse 4 on desktop.
The effects in the end werent very noticeable.
Otherwise, the LEDs are lovely and vivid, especially in dark-lit environments.
Plus, the ability to sync up with my Razer Chroma microphone made my PC space feel more unified.
But the quality still blew me away from game to game.
I also tried out the PC version of Marvel Rivals and the experience was the same.
This impressive quality continued when switching to my favorite online horror, Dead by Daylight.
Playing CS:2 is where the headset’s 7.1 surround sound came in handy.
I also changed things up a bit by seeing how it dealt with the Nintendo Switch.
The uplifting sweeping orchestral soundtrack of Super Mario Galaxy flourished through the high-quality cups.
As did the high-pitched screams of Captain Toad in-game.
However, no matter how I adjusted the foam-covered nub, it always produced a slightly muffled sound.
During Marvel Rivals matches, this wasnt noticeable through friends on Discord.
At no point did anyone have trouble understanding a word I said.
It was almost like I was listening to sound spillage rather than directly having a headset over my ears.
Should you buy the Razer Barracuda X Chroma?
But it feels entirely justified.
You arent just getting lighting effects slammed on top,.
I also streamed TV shows and films on Disney Plus and other streaming services.
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