Both the Razer Barracuda X and Opus X are gaming headphones, but they are designed for different types of users. The Razer Barracuda X is designed with the typical gamer in mind while the Opus X is made for mobile gamers and casual users. If you are having a tough time choosing between these two headphones, below is our in-depth comparison of the two to help you decide.
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Razer Barracuda X vs Opus X Comparison Chart
Design
Both the Razer Barracuda X and Opus X have a mostly plastic build, but they feel sturdy enough.
Looks-wise, these two headphones have a sleek and modern design. Both of them come in solid colors and they don’t have that over-the-top gamer look that most gaming headsets have. You can wear them casually outside without getting embarrassed. The Razer Barracuda X gaming headset is available in black, mercury (white) and quartz (pink), while the Razer Opus X is available in mercury, quartz and green.
Wearing these headphones will not cause fatigue and discomfort since they aren’t very heavy and they don’t clamp tightly on your head. The Razer Barracuda X and Opus X both weigh less than 0.60lbs, so they are lightweight. The headphones have sufficient padding on their headbands and ear cups. The Razer Barracuda X earpads are ultra-soft FlowKnit memory foam while the earpads on the Opus X are protein leather/nylon. The former offers better breathability, but both are soft and comfortable.
As for build quality, the Razer Barracuda X and Opus X are made of mostly plastic parts with metal reinforcement in the headband. They are durable enough for regular everyday use and they shouldn’t have trouble with the occasional drops.
Features
You get surround sound with the Razer Barracuda X (PC only) and ANC with the Razer Opus X.
Features-wise, the Razer Barracuda X offers virtual 7.1 surround sound, but this is only available on PC. On consoles, it offers stereo only. Other features of the Barracuda X include its removable boom mic for a more casual look and its passive noise cancelling, which is quite effective.
On the other hand, the Razer Opus X offers active noise cancellation and it also has a companion app wherein you can choose EQ presets and adjust the auto-off timer. Its ANC is not the best, and when you compare it to industry leaders such as the Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose QC35 II, it falls flat. It struggles to block low-frequency noise, but it’s quite effective in minimizing chatter around you.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The Razer Barracuda X is compatible with almost every gaming device whereas the Razer Opus X is only compatible with smartphones and PC.
Both of these headphones are wireless, but they use different connection protocols. The Razer Barracuda X uses Razer HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection and it can also be used wired with its 3.5mm jack. On the other hand, the Razer Opus X uses Bluetooth only.
When it comes to platform compatibility, the Razer Barracuda X definitely has the advantage as it can be used with any device that has a 3.5mm jack. With its USB-C wireless dongle, you can connect it to a PC, PlayStation consoles, the Nintendo Switch and Android phones. You can use it with a wired connection when gaming on Xbox consoles and iOS devices.
Meanwhile, the Bluetooth connectivity of the Razer Opus X limits the number of devices that you can connect it to. You can use it with iOS and Android devices and PC, but that’s about it. Since it doesn’t have a wired connectivity option, you won’t be able to use it with any of the three major game consoles.
Performance
The Razer Opus X sounds better and has a longer battery life than the Barracuda X.
The sound quality of these two headphones are similar in that they both have a neutral sound profile and they are well-suited to listening to any genre of music. When gaming, the lows are not as overemphasized as other gaming headsets, but they are still satisfying. The accurate and balanced mids ensure that you hear dialogue clearly.
However, in the treble range, the Razer Barracuda X is not as accurate as the Opus X. The Razer Opus X delivers more detailed and clearer highs than the Barracuda X, which has a slight dip in this range. While both sound good, the Razer Opus X definitely has the advantage in the sound quality department.
The Razer Barracuda X battery life is advertised to last up to 20 hours, which is accurate. It can last a little over 20 hours when fully charged, which takes around three and a half hours. Meanwhile, the Razer Opus X has a battery life of up to 30 hours with ANC enabled and up to 40 hours without. It takes around four hours to fully charge it.
Verdict
The Razer Barracuda X is better for gaming while the Razer Opus X is better for casual listening and mobile gaming.
Razer Barracuda X
Better gaming headset
Razer Opus X
Low-cost ANC headphones
These two headphones are manufactured by the same gaming company, but they are designed with different types of users in mind. The Razer Barracuda X is designed for gamers and its features are designed for that specific purpose. On the other hand, the Razer Opus X is designed for casual users that only game on their smartphones. If you are a hardcore gamer that plays on various gaming platforms, the Razer Barracuda X is the easy choice. The Razer Opus X is best for those that want a low-cost pair of ANC headphones that also game casually on their smartphones.
FAQs
Yes, it will work wirelessly and wired with the PS5.
No, it uses Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4Ghz connection.
Only for mobile gaming.
No, it won’t be able to connect to the PS5 since it only uses Bluetooth and it doesn’t have an analog jack.