Logitech - G435 Wireless Dolby Atmos Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Mobile with Built-in Mic - Blue

What Logitech didn’t spend on materials they put into the drivers and the the mic! These headphones have truly impressive sound for the price and that mic technology is legit! When playing Cold War on PS5, I was amazed at how much depth these things had and the clarity of it. When you hear the booms, it has the bass you want. When someone is walking you immediately have a sense of where they are. They deliver the kind of sound you want from a gaming headset, but honestly you wouldn’t expect at this price point. My biggest reservation initially was the lack of a boom mic, I mean every gaming headset I’ve ever used has had one. Those concerns faded away quickly as Logitech delivered on that also. Everyone I played with had no problem hearing me and I like that I can hear myself also with the side tone feature. This is a feature that can be turned on or off if you don’t like it. The headset can be used as Bluetooth headphones also with you’re pc, tablet or phone. The headset is made of plastic and a nice soft fabric for the ear cups and headband. The plastic isn’t the most premium feeling, but at the same time I think it’s inline with the price you’re paying. That same lightweight plastic also makes them extremely comfortable to wear. The saying light as feather definitely comes to mind when wearing these. Logitech has delivered an impressive set of gaming/Bluetooth headphones that are comfortable and colorful. Plus you get a sticker…who doesn’t love a sticker!

SOUND: Let's get this out of the way right up front--this is only an okay-sounding set of gaming cans. I wouldn't describe the sound signature as very lively, full-bodied, or even "gamery." If you were hoping to squeeze some high-quality sound from the G435, terms like hollow, veiled, or thin more immediately come to mind. Bass is fair but not visceral--there is no real slam or satisfying "heft" in the low end--explosions or kick drums land with more of a dull thud than a satisfying boom. The mids and highs are...fine...I just wouldn't describe them with any platitudes like natural, detailed, or sparkly, even with higher-definition audio sources, files, or streams. That's not to say these headphones produce "bad" sound, they just don't do anything to wow you at any end of the spectrum--but I suppose that also means there is nothing offensive or fatiguing about them, either. If you're simply not all that fussy about sound quality, or are more after wireless convenience for some "casual gaming," these are likely going to be perfectly serviceable and well-suited to your needs. FEATURES AND OPERATION: Kudos to Logitech for fielding a wireless headset that does NOT require the G Hub client to be installed for configuration and use! The included Lightspeed wireless dongle provides totally lag-free audio for PC while built-in Bluetooth capabilities allow it to serve double duty for phones, tablets, and gaming systems on the go. Once I got past the rather obtuse button combinations on the headset to enter BT pairing mode, the BT connection itself with my iPhone 12 was solid and stutter free to well past 20 feet or so. Better still, I did not notice any significant Bluetooth lag when watching movies or video streams. On my PC, Windows sound properties indicated bit-depth and sampling was fixed at 16-bit/48kHz, roughly DVD quality sound. The boomless microphone actually worked surprisingly well with only a hint of artificial or watery compression-like sound on voice capture; though it did tend to pick up just a bit more ambient noise than a directional boom mic, so I don't think these are necessarily well-suited to competitive gaming or really noisy environments where you still want your teammates to hear you clearly. The USB-C port on the left earcup is only for charging as these are wireless ONLY--you cannot use the headphones like an external soundcard with a constant/permanent connection to your PC, nor is there a 3.5mm jack to use the headset in passive mode. I ran the headphones at medium-ish volume on a Netflix auto-play queue for more than 10 hours and the LED status light still did not indicate less than a 30% charge; therefore, I would imagine the purported 18-hour runtime is reasonably accurate. The box also includes a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, though a small cloth pouch or drawstring bag would have been nice to keep the headphones even minimally protected when not in use. Despite a surprising number of features, controls are minimal and, therefore, are not exactly simple. A single LED serves multiple duties as status and mode indicators: green for power on AND power off (not red--weird) as well as medium to full battery levels; cyan for Lightspeed wireless mode, darker blue for Bluetooth mode, orange for setting maximum volume levels and sidetone function, and red for low and critical battery levels...all of varying duration of illumination or flash patterns, virtually guaranteeing that you need to have the manual handy to decipher anything going on beyond power on/off and volume adjustment. Similarly, activating those various functions and features is a relatively non-intuitive combination of single and dual-button presses and holds with only a series of tones, rather than spoken status and ready prompts, to serve as audio cues. Again, the quick-start guide is pretty much mandatory reading here--an extra "Mode" button might have done wonders for usability. Most of these functions are set-it-and-forget-it, however; so once you have your volume limits set, your headphones paired to all your source equipment, and your sidetone dialed in just right, you really only have to worry about power, volume, mic mute, and switching between wireless and BT modes, which are mercifully simple. Speaking of sidetone, I was not expecting to see accommodations for sidetone activation and volume level in a wireless headset that seemed this "basic" on the surface; so those of you who find team-speak unnatural without hearing your own voice, or maybe don't want to hear your own voice when you're on a phone call, have the option to adjust this feature as desired. Given that the headset is really better suited to younger players (more on that in a bit), having an option to set my kid's volume limit to 85dB or 100dB was actually appreciated. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION: The headphones do not collapse, nor do the earcups fold flat for storage. Vertical adjustment is accomplished through an infinitely variable slider system that allows the earcups to glide up and down along plastic rails at each end of the headband; there is virtually no horizontal pivot to the earcups before the headband itself starts to twist. Resistance on the rails is not very high, however, so the earcups routinely shifted position just from putting them on or removing them. There is no click-lock system to retain sizing so you'll probably be readjusting the headset every time you handle them. The ear pads are covered with a breathable mesh which reduces heat build-up against the skin and around the ears. The interior of the earcups are angled--deeper at the back than the front to better match the anatomy of the ear. Basically, if your ears are small enough to fit fully inside the pads, your ear lobes get "tucked" into the rear of the earcups, and the drivers are angled more naturally towards your ear canals rather than sitting perpendicular to the openings. This would normally be fine, even comfortable, but the earcups themselves are actually quite small (again, Logitech seems to be aiming at younger players or those with smaller features) resulting in a relatively poor seal and even discomfort around the bottom of my earlobes which were spilling out below the bottom of the pads. The headband is covered with a jersey-like cloth wrap; this helps keep the weight down (and the cost, I would imagine), but offers no padding whatsoever on the underside of the headband. At least on my head, I could feel straight through the cloth to the plastic rails of the headband frame and the slats running between them--it was not good. Also, the cloth covering is not very durable--I can easily see it snagging on some pens, keys, cable ends, or errant Velcro fasteners lying around on a desk or tabletop--mine actually came fresh out of the box with a pinhole in the material that was already starting to widen after only a few days. If you treat your gear pretty roughly, or are nonchalant about throwing them around after you're done using them, I suspect the cloth headband cover may start showing rips and snags pretty quickly. But such concessions in construction and materials are also what account for the G435's absurdly light weight, so you need to take those compromises into account as you decide what you value and want out of your headphones. FITMENT AND COMFORT: Logitech's marketing literature indicates that the G435 headset "fits a wide range of players but is optimized for the comfort of younger players and those with smaller heads." I disagree; it would probably be less disingenuous (at least based on my experience) to say the G435 isn't really designed for anyone OTHER than younger players or those with smaller heads. As an adult male with a "regular-sized" noggin, the best term I can find to describe these is "cramped." More to the point, I found these headphones supremely uncomfortable with clamping pressure surprisingly high given how light they are--not to mention the fatigue and discomfort I experienced from the smallish earcups and minimally padded headband. Now, I wanted to be fair as I generally quite like Logitech's gear, and I am still immensely satisfied with my Logitech G Pro wired headset, so I passed these to my wife and daughter, both of whom are quite smaller than me--and both of whom thought the headphones were actually very comfortable. In that sense, Logitech has probably served its niche market well; they have produced a lightweight headset for younger players who probably care more about wireless convenience than they do about sound quality (or maybe who wouldn't necessarily notice any sacrifices in sound quality they made over more capable headphones). But for a more "average-sized" adult gamer, or at least one with an even mildly discerning ear, I would have a VERY hard time recommending this headset.

Perfect for my home setup. Not a gamer, but I use them while working from home and they’re marvelous (not yo mention the colors are super cute). Logitech never fails though.

Logitech just keeps pumping out cool gear. This headset is definitely a cool piece of gear, if not, cheaply put together. I'm talking down on it only because of the materials. This isn't what you'd expect from a G series headset. It feels like something you'd get from that other company that likes the un-ninja, shelled creatures by the shore. you know who I'm talkin' 'bout. These just feel flimsy and fragile. While I do feel like they are designed for younger gamers, they still allow for you to do other things when you're not gaming. You can pair them to your bluetooth device of choice( your smartphone, for sure) to listen to your music, when you're out and about. The 40mm drivers allow for a nice immersive sound, pushing the rest of the world out, while allowing you to hear every angle of your in-gaming environment. The call quality, while using your phone is good enough, but let's be honest, you'll only be using these for phone calls while you're gaming. These are not hang-out headphones. As much as Logitech would want you to use them for that, these aren't worth the shame of the mochery that you'll receive from using these in public( unless you are between the ages of 12 and 14.) They get the job done, for a pair of low-end gaming bluetooth at a budget price. I think that's what saves these for me. The price is what you'd expect to pay for a good pair of wired gaming headphones, but you get wireless. So simple to set up, by plugging in the USB A dongle into your pc or pairing them to your Playstation, Nintendo Switch or smartphone. When gaming, & linked they headphones will switch from your pc to your phone when you receive a call and return to the action when you hang up. I really like that. It's got a long enough battery life at up to 18 hours I averaged 16 hours during my use, but that's still pretty good. Just have you type c charger available and you're good to go. The fact that they are very lightweight, makes them ideal to wear all day during long gaming sessions. These are stay home headphones. Don't sweat in them, so no working out or yard work is recommended. In my opinion, I'd say these are some good quality headphones with a great price-point.

I couldn't find something out this world with the similar idea to invest in, I'm thankful to get this on the same day i purchased online.

Logitech continues to evolve and release newer audio products for next gen consoles. So, happy to see they’ve released the Logitech G435 in time for the gift-wrapping season. In the box, you’ll find the headset, a USB Lightspeed adapter, a USB C cable, and a simple setup guide. The headset has some basic functional buttons for power, volume, and a simple mute button on the bottom. Holding the mute button allows you to swap between using the USB Lightspeed adapter or with Bluetooth. Once paired, the device connects quickly when turned on. I was surprised with just how light the headset felt as I held it and was even more surprised with how comfortable it was during use. It’s designed a bit smaller than other headsets in the same price range, while offering similar audio performance. The lightweight allowed for longer gaming sessions and required almost no charging for almost 17 hours during my initial use. Using the USB C cable to charge the device took approx. 2 hours to reach full. Pairing the headset with Bluetooth or Lightspeed on a PC running Windows 10 (at least in my case), and you have the option to use this with Dolby Atmos for Headphones. There was a couple of random instances when turning on the headset, where my PC was outputting simple mono audio, as if it were a phone call. This was immediately fixed by simply toggling the headset on and off. I’m not entirely sure why Windows would set it up this way, as there was no setting I could toggle to change the audio output, and it only happened a couple of times during the first day of use. If you’re using other Logitech accessories and have the Logitech G Hub app, you won’t see this show up on the main dashboard or in the “gear” section of the app (at least at the time of this review). Seeing as this headset is smaller, I fully expected the audio to feel less satisfying, but was pleasantly surprised with the overall quality being output from the 40mm drivers. The headset sounded best with Dolby Atmos enabled on my PC, with fuller sound, deeper Bass response, and a surround sound effect that provides a crisp sound to anything you’re listening to. Music sessions during work hours were pleasant, and the long battery life meant I could easily turn off my PC and jump right into gaming. The headset paired quickly using the dongle, which is required for use on the console, once you hold the mute button to toggle over. I should note, this doesn’t allow for multiple Bluetooth connections, so if you’re needing to swap to another device, you’ll need to initiate pairing with the power/mute button until you’re connected. The microphone implementation on the headset doesn’t require a connected boom mic arm, as it’s built directly into the earphone. I never once had anyone complain about my voice capture in gaming chats, or while using this with video calls. I was also surprised at how well it ignored background noise, as it didn’t constantly toggle voice output as my dogs were playing in the background. Not entirely sure if the software of the video calls or if the PS5 was helping but was happy to know it wasn’t an issue. I should note that sound will bleed out of the headset. So, I’d be mindful if you’re working or playing alongside someone, as they’ll be able to make out most any sound coming from the headset if volume is up enough. Overall, I’d recommend this to any PS5 player looking for a comfortable headset for longer sessions without all the stress of a cord, a mic to move out of the way, and easy to find buttons. It’s lightweight without feeling cheap, has a long battery life, paired extremely well with Bluetooth 5 devices (with a longer range), and Dolby Atmos spatial audio really makes it stand out. The price seems to be in the sweet spot, and easily bests other headsets in the same price range.

The Logitech G435 is the best wireless headset in the industry that I've tried on. And trust me, I've tried on a lot of both wired and wireless headsets. These headphones feel good on the head, unless you have a big head like me then it may take getting used to wearing them. They, nevertheless, are very comfortable and just feel natural to wear. There are times where I feel like they aren't even on my head, which is pretty cool. I've only had 2 issues and 1 complaint about these headphones. I am still going to give it 5 stars because these headphones are literally amazing, but I also want this review to be up at the top of the list so people can see this before they buy them. - My one complaint about the Logitech G435 is that the headphones are kind of quiet. The max that these headphones can go are right at my max for what my ears can handle. If you are looking for *loud*, then these may not be fit for you. The max volume for the headphones also almost caused me to blow the speakers because I was listening to dubstep with a bass booster (PSYCHO by Executioner). Just be careful with how loud you go. I also don't recommend wearing your hood while having these on unless you aren't listening to loud music- some types of fabrics in hoodies make the sound muffled, making you want to turn it up, which ultimately almost blew the speakers for me. - One issue I've had is that I have no idea how to use the lossless adapter that I have for the headphones. There is a manual, but it is very minimal and does not go over how to use the lossless adapter. I tried just plugging it in and turning on the headphones but they always use Bluetooth for some reason. I'd make sure you know how to use lossless adapters before buying this headset, because I still am not sure of how to get it to work. - My final issue with the Logitech G435 is that about every 60 to 120 minutes, the headphones will just turn off, even if I am using them. Due to this, I have to basically kill myself in Dead by Daylight to get them back on, and I have to leave and rejoin my discord call as well as restart any music platform I am using. Not only does this cause me to go completely without sound for about 3-5 minutes in a sweaty DBD, Apex, or Minecraft Bedwars game, but it also is just really annoying. It will happen whenever and there isn't a way to fix the issue that I know of. I've tried looking online and no one else seems to be having this issue. Other than these somewhat minor issues and complaints, I am in love with these headphones. The bass is literally incredible for a basshead like me, and they have a very sleek design. I got these headphones and a week after trying them, they marked all the boxes that I had: wireless (Bluetooth), no mic arm (but still has a mic), great sound quality, comfortable fit. The Logitech G435 is an outstanding product that checked all of my boxes for just $90. I am beyond impressed. Thanks for the 7 or something Best Buy employees who helped me look for the right headphones at 9pm for nearly an hour in Brentwood, Tennessee!

I’m liking this headset, its very versatile. You can use it with a PC, a PlayStation or any other device that uses Bluetooth. They include their famous lightspeed usb dongle, which I’m currently using on my laptop. No lag at all. Setup was easy, you just plug the usb dongle on any usb port on your PC and its ready to go (the mic is in the headset itself, there is nothing to plug). I thought you had to install Logitech’s Ghub software suit to use it/configure it, however the software told there is no need for it to use the headset… nothing shows on the suite. You just control it via the buttons on the earcup for volume, device mode or mute. If you want to use surround sound, you must use other solutions, like dolby atmos for windows or windows sonic. They were comfy to use, the padding is very soft and nice. The earcups are a little small though and kind of oval shaped (compared to other headsets I have had), good thing I have small ears, but YMMV depending on your ear lob sizes. Sound was clear and punchy, very nice 40mm drivers, but if you want to use an EQ or fine tune them, you may need to use third party solutions, as I said, Logitech’s own GHub told me there’s nothing in them for these. Finally, you charge these with the included Type C usb cable (finally, usb type C!), there is no included power adaptor, but any powered usb plug should charge these. I have been using them on a full charge for 4 days in a row now (around 2 to 3 hours gaming sessions each) and battery is still going strong. Highly recommend them for an all in one PC and or other devices solution!