Between the Barracuda X (2024) and Kraken V4, the Barracuda X (2024) comes out ahead in 2.4 ghz lossless and battery, while the Kraken V4 wins on surround sound and mic noise cancellation. Overall, the Barracuda X (2024) scores 58.6 and the Kraken V4 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 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. The biggest gaps in its favor are 2.4 ghz lossless, battery.
Pick the Kraken V4 if you care most about surround sound and mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are surround sound, mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable driver size, 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 Razer - Barracuda X (2024) wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 70 h vs 0 h.
Why Razer - Kraken V4 wins
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | truelead | false |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - Kraken V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Battery | 70 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Switch,Mobile | PC,PS,Switch |
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