Between the Barracuda X (2024) and BlackShark V3, the Barracuda X (2024) comes out ahead in 2.4 ghz lossless and battery, while the BlackShark V3 wins on driver size and surround sound. Overall, the Barracuda X (2024) scores 58.6 and the BlackShark V3 scores 77.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackShark V3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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 BlackShark V3 if you care most about driver size and surround sound. Its strongest claims are driver size, surround sound, mic noise cancellation.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the BlackShark V3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Razer - Barracuda X (2024) wins
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 70 h vs 0 h.
Why Razer - BlackShark V3 wins
- ▲Driver size — 25.00% more. 50 mm vs 40 mm.
- ▲Has Surround sound.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 50 mmlead |
| Surround sound | false | truelead |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Barracuda X (2024) | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Battery | 70 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Switch,Mobile | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile |
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