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Razer announces refreshed Barracuda headset line

The new Razer Barracuda, Barracuda X, and Barracuda Pro headsets will compete with high-end gaming headphones recently launched by the likes of SteelSeries.

TJ Denzer

May 31, 2022 8:20 AM

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Razer has kicked off this week with a major announcement of the next big thing in its audio peripherals. The Razer Barracuda headset line has been around for quite a long time, but in 2022, it’s getting a refresh with a few new wireless and high-end models. Not only is the Barracuda X getting a revamp, but it’s joined by the new Barracuda and Barracuda Pro headsets, launching at Razer stores and other authorized retailers as of today.

Razer announced its launch of the revamped Barracuda audio headset line via a press release on May 31, 2022. Available as of the same day, this revamped line includes the Barracuda, Barracuda X, and Barracuda Pro wireless headsets. Taking a page out of SteelSeries’ book with the launch of its recent Arctis Nova Pro headsets, the revamped Barracuda line shares some similar features. For one, it can connect to two different devices via SmartSwitch Dual Wireless technology, as well as featuring Bluetooth 5.2 capabilities. The Barracuda Pro also features Active Noise Cancellation technology, allowing it to fully block out the outside world and immerse the user in their gaming, television, or audio.

While the Barracuda X features a detachable cardioid mic, the Barracuda and Barracuda Pro feature built-in dual noise-cancelling mics on the headsets. This next major step for Razer in its Barracuda line is set to bring its audio gear into the next generation while also featuring the various tech and features that made the Barracuda line trendy and worthwhile since its original launch. The Barracuda X retails at $99.99 USD, the cheapest of the bunch, while the Barracuda will run at $159.99, and the Barracuda Pro will cost $249.99.

With the launch of Razer’s new Barracuda headset line, stay tuned for further product releases and details from the Razer company, right here at Shacknews.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.