Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Notice: We're proud to introduce Test Bench 2.0, which overhauls our audio measurements, with new tests and usages. There's even a brand new multi-target graphing tool! You can read all about this in our changelog, featuring commentary from our Test Designer, Pierre.
- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Razer BlackShark V2 vs Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer BlackShark V2
Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021
Tested using Methodology v1.6
Updated Mar 01, 2024 10:04 PM
Searching
Finding storeTested using Methodology v1.6
Updated Mar 01, 2024 10:03 PM
Searching
Finding store
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
Variants
- BlackShark V2 (Black)
- BlackShark V2 (CourageJD)
- BlackShark V2 (ESL Edition)
- Barracuda X 2021 (Black)
- Barracuda X 2021 (Mercury)
- Barracuda X 2021 (Quartz Pink)
Our Verdict
Razer BlackShark V2
Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021
The Razer BlackShark V2 and the Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021 are both budget-friendly gaming headphones with similar wired gaming performances, but only the Barracuda X support wireless connectivity with the included USB dongle. The Barracuda X are also better built, and their microphone has a better noise handling performance. That said, the BlackShark V2 come with companion software that offers more customization features. They're also more stable, with a more neutral sound out-of-the-box and better frequency response consistency.