Razer’s latest flagship headset comes with a fresh look and even better audio quality
Gaming headset | £250 | whf.cm/BarracudaPro
Not long ago you needed to buy Sony’s official wireless headset if you wanted to take advantage of the PS5’s 3D Audio. Now, though, 3D Audio is supported via plenty of headsets, giving those who want a personal spatial audio gaming experience a large number of options to choose from.
That’s where the Razer Barracuda Pro comes in. This flagship headset from the longtime PC peripheral manufacturer boasts exceptional battery life, an extremely comfortable design, and even noise-cancelling, but it’s significantly more expensive than the official PlayStation headset. Does it justify the extra outlay? As long as you’re not buying for the noise-cancelling (and you’re not gaming on Xbox), it sure does.
The Razer Barracuda Pro will set you back £250. That’s almost three times what you would pay for a PlayStation Pulse headset, which is priced at £90.
Razer is looking to justify that much higher price with a better build, extra features and, of course, more impressive sound. Both headsets are primarily designed to work with PS5 and PC, which they do via a USB-C dongle.
Razer has been known for its gamer-first designs for a long time, relying on bright reds, greens, and blues as well as what was often a rather loud, aggressive look. With the Barracuda Pro, Razer is moving in a different direction, building a headset for gamers who don’t necessarily want to be clocked as gamers by the headphones they are wearing. Accordingly, the Barracuda Pro has a sleek, black, minimalist look that won’t raise any eyebrows.
Admittedly, there is a lot of plastic used in the construction of the Barracuda Pro, which might be a letdown for some considering the price tag. But don’t be too concerned – this headset has a premium, solid feel, and when you couple that with its elegant design, nobody will mistake the Barracuda Pro for something cheap.
A snug fit
More important than anything else, though, is comfort. When you are planning on long gaming sessions, you need something that you can forget you’re wearing, and the Barracuda Pro doesn’t disappoint there. These cans sit firmly on your head without applying too much pressure, and the cups are big enough to fit even those with larger ears without issue.
The controls of the Barracuda Pro are pretty straightforward. On the left cup, you will see your USB-C charging port, the status indicator light, power button, volume control, and mic mute but
