Between the A50 X and Barracuda X (2024), the A50 X comes out ahead in surround sound and mic noise cancellation, while the Barracuda X (2024) wins on battery. Overall, the A50 X scores 58.6 and the Barracuda X (2024) scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the A50 X if you care most about surround sound and mic noise cancellation. The biggest gaps in its favor are surround sound, mic noise cancellation.
Pick the Barracuda X (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Logitech - A50 X wins
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Why Razer - Barracuda X (2024) wins
- ▲Battery — 191.67% more. 70 h vs 24 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | truelead | false |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 24 h | 70 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PS,Xbox,PC | PC,PS,Switch,Mobile |
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