Razer’s Barracuda V2 Pro is a wireless gaming headset priced at $199.99. It combines Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio, THX Spatial Audio+, and a claimed battery life of up to 70 hours.
The headset is designed to work at a desk and away from one. Compared with the earlier Barracuda Pro, the V2 Pro adds a detachable boom microphone, extends claimed battery life, and arrives at a lower price.
Detachable Boom Mic and Internal Microphones
The Barracuda V2 Pro addresses one of the main concerns around the prior Barracuda Pro: microphone performance. The previous headset used built-in microphones rather than a traditional boom mic to maintain a more headphone-like appearance, but that approach affected voice quality.
For gaming, the Barracuda V2 Pro includes a detachable boom microphone. It also retains internal beamforming microphones for use when the boom mic is not attached. AI-powered noise cancellation is available with either microphone setup.
Claimed Battery Life of Up to 70 Hours
Razer rates the Barracuda V2 Pro for up to 70 hours of battery life. That is an increase over the roughly 40 hours associated with the Barracuda Pro.
The longer claimed runtime is paired with a $199.99 price, which is $50 below the earlier $250 Barracuda Pro.
Hybrid ANC and Wireless Audio Connections
The headset uses Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and supports Razer HyperSpeed Wireless for its 2.4GHz connection. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity.
Razer SmartSwitch allows the Barracuda V2 Pro to work across PCs, phones, consoles, and handhelds. The headset can play 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio at the same time, so calls or music can come through without disconnecting from a game.
Razer Barracuda V2 Pro Audio Features
The Barracuda V2 Pro uses Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40mm drivers. It also includes THX Spatial Audio+.
On PC, THX Spatial Audio+ provides 7.1.4 virtual surround sound. These audio features sit alongside the headset’s wireless connectivity, ANC, and microphone options.
What Remains Unclear
Some details are not established by the available specifications. Razer has not stated whether the fit has been made tighter than the earlier Barracuda Pro, which had been described as loose-fitting.
There is also no mention of wired audio support. As a result, the available information does not confirm whether the Barracuda V2 Pro can be used with a wired connection.