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Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
KSh 32,500In Stock
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Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition

Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 250 g.
  • Up to 50 hours per charge.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth and wired connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 29,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition, a gaming headset, lasts longer per charge (50 hours) and has larger 40 mm drivers, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones has active noise cancellation and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

Connections

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Bluetooth connection
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth and wired connection

Noise cancellation

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Noise cancellation
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
No noise cancellation

Fit

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Cushioned earcups
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
FlowKnit Memory Foam

Weight

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
About 250 g
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
250 Grams

Battery life

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Up to 30 hours per charge
Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Up to 50 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones

  • Active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Connection: Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack.
  • Connects to two devices at once.
  • LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition

  • Rated for up to 50 hours per charge (vs 30).
  • Larger drivers: 40 mm (vs 30 mm).
  • Lower price: KSh 29,000 (vs KSh 32,500).
  • Connection: 2.4GHz USB-C wireless, Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired.

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PrioritySony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
FitCushioned earcupsFlowKnit Memory Foam
WeightAbout 250 g250 Grams
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours per chargeUp to 50 hours per charge
ControlsQuick AttentionOn-device playback, volume and call controls
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
SoftwareSony / Sound ConnectWorks with the Razer Audio app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
BrandSonyRazer
ModelWH-1000XM5Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Announced20222022
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset
ColorBlack, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
WeightApprox. 8.82 oz250 Grams

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Battery LifeMax. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF)Up to 50 Hours
Charging TimeApprox. 3.5 hrs—
Fast Charging3 minutes provides up to 3 hours with a USB-PD adapter—
Charging PortUSB-CUSB Type-C
Wireless ChargingNo—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
ConnectionBluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack2.4GHz USB-C wireless, Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2 plus Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
Bluetooth Range32.81 ft—
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devices—
ConnectorGold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug3.5 mm audio; USB-C wireless dongle
Cable Lengthapprox. 3.94 ft1.3 m audio cable; 1.5 m USB charging cable
App SupportSony | Sound ConnectRazer Audio app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant, Alexa or Siri with compatible devices—
SensorsCapacitive wearing sensor; touch control sensor—
Special FeaturesAtmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive OperationSmartSwitch dual-wireless connectivity; detachable microphone

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Drivers30 mm drivers40mm Razer TriForce drivers
Frequency Response4 Hz–40,000 Hz (JEITA)—
Impedance48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off)—
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC—
Active Noise CancellationYesNo
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention—
Spatial Audio360 Reality Audio with compatible music services7.1 Virtual Surround (Windows 10 64-bit)
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphonesDetachable Cardioid
Audio FeaturesDsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: NeodymiumSmartSwitch switching between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth; 7.1 surround sound on supported PCs

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
ControlsQuick AttentionOn-device playback, volume and call controls
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned earcupsFlowKnit Memory Foam

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesRazer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition
Headphones / EarbudsWH-1000XM5 headphonesBarracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition headphones/headset
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB CableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableConnection CableWireless-only audio design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOver-ear designOn/over-ear or neckband design
DocumentationQuick start and safety documentationUser documentation

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Both have virtual surround sound.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Razer Barracuda X PUBG BattleGrounds Edition if you want a gaming headset with longer rated battery life and larger 40 mm drivers, or the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones if you would rather have active noise cancellation and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.

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