Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro headset is such a premium powerhouse that it’s even put my everyday music cans out to pasture
A review finds Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro a versatile premium headset that works well for both gaming and everyday music listening. Its clear sound, noise cancellation and understated design made it the reviewer’s preferred pair for travel and home use.
The £199.99 headset weighs 285g and offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless at the same time, hybrid active noise cancellation, ambient mode and up to 70 hours of battery life. Its microphone detaches for gaming, while built-in microphones handle calls; the wireless dongle stores inside an earcup. The review praises its comfort and features, but notes the high price.
In short
- The Barracuda V2 Pro is built for gaming and daily listening.
- It combines Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, noise cancellation and 70-hour battery life.
- At £199.99, its versatility comes at a premium.
Explained simply
Gaming headsets are built for playing games, but many also connect to phones and computers for music and calls. Razer is a gaming hardware company, and its Barracuda range is designed for wireless listening across different devices.
This model combines Bluetooth with a separate wireless connection often used for gaming, and can connect to both at once. Noise cancellation reduces outside sounds, while ambient mode lets some of them through; its detachable microphone is for gaming, with built-in microphones for calls.
At £199.99, it sits at the premium end of the market. Its appeal depends on whether the sound, comfort and features make it useful beyond gaming, as well as on whether the price suits the buyer.