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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro vs Barracuda X: PC or every screen?

Both are Razer wireless headsets with a detachable mic, a 2.4 GHz dongle and Bluetooth. The BlackShark V2 Pro here is the PC edition, with up to 70 hours of battery and sidetone in Razer Synapse; the Barracuda X has one USB-C dongle that Razer lists for PC, PlayStation and Switch, plus a 3.5 mm cable.

Compared by the connections, controls and parts each maker lists. No hands-on sound ranking. Updated Oct 18, 2026 How we choose

The two models at a glance
Razer BlackShark V2 ProRazer Barracuda X
Choose it fora PCPS5 and Switch too
Maker price No maker price $99.99 · checked November 2
ConnectionWireless, through its USB adapterWireless, through its USB adapter
Mute on the micMic mute button on the earcupMic mute on/off toggle on the headset
Hear yourselfMic monitoring (sidetone) in Razer Synapse on WindowsNot listed by the maker

From the makers

What changes between the two?

5 of 10 setup details differ.

Facts from each maker. “Not listed by the maker” means the maker doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.
Setup detail Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Razer Barracuda X
Microphone connection Detachable boom microphoneDetachable boom microphone
Connectors (differs) 2.4 GHz USB-A dongle · Bluetooth 5.2USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless dongle · Bluetooth 5.2 · 3.5 mm
Mute on the mic (differs) Mic mute button on the earcupMic mute on/off toggle on the headset
Hear yourself (differs) Mic monitoring (sidetone) in Razer Synapse on WindowsNot listed by the maker
Works with (per the maker) (differs) PC · MobilePC · PlayStation · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · Mobile (Android and iOS)
Included parts (differs) Razer BlackShark V2 Pro · Removable Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic · Wireless USB dongle · USB Type A to USB Type C charging cable · USB Type A to USB Type A adapter cable · Important product information guideBarracuda X headset · Detachable mic · Wireless USB-C dongle · 3.5 mm audio combo cable (1.3 m) · USB-A to USB-C charging cable (1.5 m) · USB-A to USB-C extender (1.5 m)
Also needs Depends on how you connect and mount itDepends on how you connect and mount it
Mount or thread
Dimensions Not listed by the makerNot listed by the maker
Software needed Not listed by the makerNot listed by the maker

What they share

Both have a detachable mic, a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, Bluetooth for a phone, and mute and volume on the headset. Neither is listed by Razer for Xbox in these editions.

Consoles and the edition you buy

Razer lists the Barracuda X for PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, but doesn't say its mic works in Switch 2 GameChat. The BlackShark V2 Pro on this page is the PC edition with a USB-A dongle; Razer lists PS5 for its PlayStation edition, which has a USB-C dongle, and Xbox for its Xbox edition. Buy the edition made for your console.

On a PC

The V2 Pro's sidetone (hearing your own voice), mic settings and THX Spatial Audio are in Razer Synapse on Windows 10 64-bit or later. Razer rates its battery at up to 70 hours, against up to 50 for the Barracuda X. The Barracuda X's box adds a 3.5 mm combo cable; the V2 Pro's box has a charging cable and a USB-A extension for the dongle.

Two complete setup examples

BlackShark V2 Pro on a Windows PC

Plug the dongle into a USB-A port, pick the headset in Windows and in Discord, and turn on mic monitoring in Razer Synapse if you want to hear yourself.

  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
  • USB-A wireless dongle
  • Windows PC
Check this exact connection

Barracuda X on PS5

Plug the USB-C dongle into the PS5, turn the headset on, then choose it in Settings, Sound, Microphone and check the level.

  • Razer Barracuda X
  • USB-C wireless dongle
  • PS5
Check this exact connection

Compare the complete cost of these two setups

How each mic connects

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro: how it connects and what you can adjust

Over the wireless dongle

  1. Razer BlackShark V2 Pro microphone
  2. The wireless dongle from the box
  3. Mic input on your PC or console
  4. Game chat
Connections
2.4 GHz USB-A dongle · Bluetooth 5.2
Mute
Mic mute button on the earcup
Hear yourself
Mic monitoring (sidetone) in Razer Synapse on Windows
Razer Barracuda X: how it connects and what you can adjust

Over the wireless dongle

  1. Razer Barracuda X microphone
  2. The wireless dongle from the box
  3. Mic input on your PC or console
  4. Game chat
Connections
USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless dongle · Bluetooth 5.2 · 3.5 mm
Mute
Mic mute on/off toggle on the headset
Hear yourself
Not listed by the maker

Sources and model details

Connections and controls come from these model-specific documents. Manufacturer claims about sound are not independent tests.