Razer BlackShark V2 vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 and Razer Barracuda X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight 262 g 250 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than Razer BlackShark V2 headphones.
Colour - Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Sensitivity 100 dB 96 dB/mW Razer BlackShark V2 have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer BlackShark V2 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) Cardioid (uni-directional)
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -42 dB -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.8 m 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories USB sound card USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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