I first picked up a Razer Barracuda X when I reviewed the original model back in 2021 and instantly fell in love. It was only when the 2022 version hit the shelves that my heart was fully captured. At $99.99 this was already a well priced gaming headset, but this week's Prime Day deals have dropped an absolute stunner on us.
You'll find the 2022 Razer Barracuda X for just $69.99 at Amazon today (was $99.99). That's a $30 discount on a value-packed headset that really didn't need it. We've only ever spotted the cups at $79.99 before today, but that extra $10 sends us over the edge.
The Barracuda X is truly one of the best gaming headsets on the market, and my time with it has proven that you don't need to spend big to get high quality audio. Of course, a $300 headset is going to offer a richer sound and potentially some extra fancy features, but with the spec sheet and level of comfort I've been enjoying since 2021 the Barracuda X manages to punch well above its price tag.
Should you buy the Razer Barracuda X?
This is a simple plug and play system with a USB-C connection. That's why I primarily use it for Nintendo Switch and PS5 play, but of course it's open to a PC port as well. Between the comfort of those plush oval earcups and the impressive sound quality from each cup, I often find myself returning to the Barracuda X after reviewing far more expensive sets.
There's just one player I wouldn't recommend the Barracuda X to. That's the Xbox player. Microsoft's wireless issues mean this headset doesn't play nice with the console's USB-C offerings. You can connect the headset using a good old 3.5mm cable, but I was disappointed with the results. There's no power going to the headset when connected in this way, and the audio quality seriously suffers for it. I can get by for a few Game Pass titles when needed, but I generally stick to my Switch / PS5 line with this device.
More of today's best Prime Day gaming deals
- Chairs: Homall and GTPlayer chairs now starting at $89.99
- Desks: up to $150 off Arozzi Arena, Eureka Ergonomic and more
- Controllers: Xbox Elite Series 2 now just $99.99 (was $129.99)
- Gaming laptops: Razer Blade laptops up to $1,000 off
- Headsets: SteelSeries, Turtle Beach, and Razer from $34.95
- Keyboards: Logitech decks now starting at $49.99
- PCs: save up to $300 on prebuilt RTX 4070 rigs
- PS5: Renewed God of War bundle for $499.99
- Storage: 1TB WDBlack SN850X now $79.99 (was $179.99)
- TVs: 4K TVs now starting at $199.99
- Mice: Razer, Logitech and more now starting at $24
- Monitors: Curved 240Hz monitors from just $139
- Nintendo Switch: games now start at just $29.48
- Xbox Series X: save $10 with a Starfield bundle
More of today's best gaming headset deals
Whether you're after the best PS5 headset or the best Xbox Series X headset, we've got you covered with all the latest gaming headset deals from Prime Day and beyond just below.
We're also rounding up all the biggest Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals and the latest Prime Day PS5 deals as well. Or, for more audio, check out the latest cheap gaming headset deals on the market.
