Razer announces new Barracuda headsets for all devices

Razer has introduced new Barracuda, Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro headsets that (among other upgrades) add Bluetooth with smart device switching. The Razer Barracuda headset line has been revamped, with improved sound quality and added Bluetooth capabilities. Now, you can use the headsets with any Bluetooth enabled device, without needing to manually switch between connections. This makes it easier to take calls or listen to music without interruption. The Barracuda X and Pro versions also include a 3.5mm audio jack, so you can use them with non-Bluetooth devices as well.

The Razer Barracuda X gaming headset is a revamped version of an older model, and it offers some great features for gamers. You can expect nearly twice the battery life, at up to 50 hours for the Barracuda X and 40 hours for the other two models. The differences largely come down to audio quality. The Barracuda Pro tops the line with 50mm "TriForce Bio-Cellulose" drivers, a THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier, THX Spatial Audio and hybrid active noise cancellation. The regular Barracuda opts for 'plain' titanium 50mm drivers while shedding the amplifier and ANC. The revised Barracuda X, meanwhile, is now more of a conventional gaming headset. While it sticks to more modest 40mm drivers and doesn't include any THX features, you'll get a detachable cardioid microphone, a 3.5mm wired option and 7.1-channel surround audio.

All three headsets are already available. The Barracuda X starts the range at $100, while the standard Barracuda and the Pro will respectively cost you $160 and $250.