Logitech - G635 Wired 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PC with LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting - Black/Blue

PROs: - Let's get this out of the way up front; the surround sound effect really is QUITE convincing and effective; sound-source localization and panning/movement was consistent and individual sound sources were easily distinguishable from surrounding dialog, effects, music, etc.--definitely recommended for creating an immersive gaming experience! - No USB dongle or headphone/mic splitter cable to keep track of--a single-wire USB connection to the headphone is all that's needed for the PC to see a 7.1-enabled device - Construction seems very solid and reassuring for an all-plastic set of cans; the cable is braided and the earcups fold smoothly and nearly flat to make storage a bit less problematic than some competitor's models - The boom mic becomes almost completely invisible when folded back up into the left earcup's housing--this creates the same clean, uncluttered lines as a completely removable boom mic without the frustration of having to keep track of that extra part - Once the boom mic is folded down from the earcup, a short, somewhat flexible extension is available to better position the mic for voice capture - Nice usability flourishes for those who use voice/chat--the LEDs momentarily changed color when the mic was muted/unmuted and in-ear tones also differentiated between mute and unmute when deploying/restoring the mic - Voice/chat intelligibility actually seemed high according to my online teammates--further acoustical tweaks for noise cancellation were also available in the accompanying G Hub software - Speaking of which, G-Hub integration was seamless--I could immediately customize lighting zones (back lighting strips and 'G' logos on each earcup) and effects, EQ curves and presets, onboard button behavior (cycle surround settings, activate game profiles, change lighting effects, etc.), and synchronize the lighting effects themselves (colors, pattern cycle, breathing, etc.) across the headphones and my other Logitech peripherals (currently the G Pro Wireless and G903 Wireless mice) - Includes a separate 3.5mm cable to use with a game console or other portable device (though in this mode, no surround, lighting, or onboard controls/volume are functional) - Sport-mesh coverings across the underside of the headband and over the earcups didn't seem to trap body heat at all even after several hours of gaming--earpads themselves are also removable and washable (very nice touch to help increase longevity/usability) - The stylized, trapezoidal earcups and openings were actually large enough and anatomically angled well enough to accommodate what I would assume is a "typical" ear--in my case, the earcups were fully circumaural and did well to isolate most of the outside world! - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the musicality of the G635; though they give up just a bit in detail and articulation up high, especially when compared to a really good set of planars or higher-end dynamic driver cans, the hefty/beefy lows and low-mids still came off as "full-bodied" rather than muddy or bloated...though I wouldn't use them as daily drivers, I think they would be fine for most non-critical music listening/streaming CONs: - I really wanted to like these cans, but my chief complaint is the rather high clamping force I experienced during use--not sure that will abate over time given their sturdy build quality, but I found the inward pressure to be intrusive and even uncomfortable--I HIGHLY encourage you to audition the G635, especially if you have a larger head (though my hat size is only 7 5/8" so I don't think my noggin in freakishly/uncommonly large) - Along these same lines, the underside of the headband (and the earpads) are cushioned, but it doesn't feel like Logitech went with cushy memory foam--I personally found the foam choice kind of hard and a bit unyielding--that MAY change over time as these parts wear/break in, but at least at the outset, the top of my head had some noticeable "hot spots" after only 20-30 minutes of use - The other major complaint I have concerns the usability of the onboard controls--the Aztec-style angular buttons all feel pretty much identical along the backside of the left earcup--though it's great that you can customize what some of those buttons do in the G-Hub, it was virtually impossible to tell any of them apart just by feel so I was constantly doing things like cycling the LED lighting while looking for the EQ button, or muting the mic while fiddling for the surround toggle...differently shaped buttons, or raised dots for each button, rather than slightly embossed lettering you can't see on the back/read in the dark anyway, would have improved the user experience SO much - Note that unlike last year's iteration of the G Series headsets, these completely do away with giving you the choice of Dolby or DTS in favor of just DTS Headphone:X 2.0 for all 3D positional audio. Though I personally felt DTS sounded just a bit more enveloping with a larger 3D sound field than Dolby, sometimes Dolby 3D just sounded a little better, especially in less frantic/action-oriented games, with less reverb or obvious sounds of "processing" in the effects channels (obviously this sort of preference is going to be highly personal) - The mic is SO well integrated into the headset that it's actually very difficult to find with a single hand without having to resort to clawing at the front of the earcup to find the little indent at the tip of the mic - Speaking of the mic, it folds straight out from the earcup but stops at just a bit more than 90 degrees which, at least for me, put the mic just a tad too high up for my tastes--the boom ended up sitting just near my upper lip rather than below/beside my mouth; it didn't seem to have much of an impact on voice quality, but it lent itself to feeling just a bit "cramped" when deployed because I could see the mic along my lower line of sight - You get the headphones and two cables in the box--that's it...no bag, no case, not even a branded velcro strap for the unused cable--not a deal-breaker, but at this price point, it would have been nice to have a little something just to keep the extra bits organized Summary review: Bottom line, there's not much to get really excited about here UNLESS you're a PC gamer. Sure, the G635 will do the Switch, XBox, Playstation, DAP, etc...but only as a set of plain vanilla stereo headphones...the onboard LED lighting, customizable controls, inline volume, 3D positional audio, etc...basically everything that makes these cans shine...will only work on a PC (Mac, too, though I couldn't test that one myself) with the G-Hub software installed. Assuming that's going to be you--you might really like what Logitech has dished up this year. As a positional audio PC gaming headset, these cans actually do their job very well. The 3D soundfield is indeed expansive, engaging, and convincing, though I do miss the inclusion (and therefore choice) of Dolby's 3D audio solution as well. Last year's G933 wireless and the G430 wired (each of which I owned at one time) allowed the user to toggle between Dolby and DTS positional audio for real-time comparisons of the two formats--a missed opportunity, especially when you consider we're pricing/operating at the upper end of the G Series headset line. The extra LED flair is definitely engineered with the gamer in mind and is certainly cool to look at, especially when flashing/changing in sync with another Logitech mouse or keyboard. Just note that the LED color zones on these headphones are only visible to those around and behind you while they're actually in use--the logos illuminate out to the sides, and the LED strips only run along the back of the earcups. For non-gaming use, this headset delivers more than respectable performance. I personally found that stereo was more pleasing than simulated surround for 2-channel sources, even for music that would seem to lend itself well to added ambience/environmental effects (i.e. live concert recordings). Just note that you're asking a gaming headset to pull double-duty--they get the job done with some warmth and bloom down low without being overly boomy--I suspect the bass-heads out there will actually quite dig the G635's sound signature (which, of course, can be further tweaked to taste with some preset and custom EQ options right in the G-Hub software). Oh, and for what it's worth, the G-Hub's DTS "Super Stereo Mode" includes 3 options for further acoustic customization...none of which I could tell the difference between even after multiple, quiet room, eyes-closed auditions of several songs/movie soundtracks--your mileage may vary! Where these primarily fell short for me was in comfort and ergonomics. My head isn't all that big (I don't think), but I found the G635 to be fatiguing and uncomfortable after only modest amounts of use due to high clamping force; those with smaller heads might feel completely different. Given all that these phones do RIGHT, and that fit and comfort are very personal experiences anyway, my advice is to audition the G635s at a local Best Buy to see if they feel right for you. I also encourage you to run your fingers along the front and back edges of the left earcup to see if you have the same issues deploying the boom mic and locating a specific button as I did. Obviously these usability issues might get better with more practice and experience, but I always value a product that is immediately usable/intuitive right out of the box. Again, your experience may be different than mine which is why I still cautiously recommend this headset for someone in the market for a gaming headset.

The Logitech G635 is a gaming headset that is designed with PC gamers in mind. The headset is comfortable and can be worn for extended play sessions. The design is slightly bulky, but not a major complaint. The headset connects to your gaming device either through a USB or 3.5mm cable. Most of the features of this headset require the use of the USB cable. The 7.1 surround sound, microphone mute and volume control buttons, as well as the 3 programmable buttons all need the USB connection to function at all. Unfortunately, this means that while using the 3.5mm cable as the connection on the Xbox and PS4 controllers and the Nintendo Switch system itself, you lose access to these features. So while playing on console, you get a fairly bare bones experience. The sound is good, but lacking when missing the surround sound, and the inability to mute your microphone or change the volume can be frustrating. Which is why I say this is probably best suited for PC gamers who will be using the USB connector. I highly recommend it as a mid-range gaming headset. If you plan on using this primarily via 3.5mm cable for console gaming, just know that you will be giving up most of the advertised features of the headset.

Logitech G635 7.1 Headphones. My least favorite reviews are the ones that say, “Go and buy this (or not buy this).” It’s not helpful, and why should I believe you, anyway. So, with that said, I’m trying to restrain myself, but these headphones from Logitech are just nuts, for all kinds of reasons. But, most importantly, they sound great and do wicked surround tricks. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t been listening to these headphones for hours. SETUP: [I’m using a MacBook Pro Laptop. For use with Game Consoles or Windows, you’re going to need to refer to other reviews.] First, you need to understand that just plugging these into your computer and playing a movie or music or game will absolutely work fine with no other effort; be sure to set the slide switch on the headphones to either 3.5mm or USB so you get sound. But, this isn’t surround sound; not yet. For actual surround (well, at least on a recent MacBook Pro laptop computer), you need to do some more work with settings in both the Logitech G HUB App (download G Hub App and replace Gaming App if that’s already there) and also change your “device for sound output” in your System’s SOUND settings. And, you need a media source (movie, music, game) that was sound encoded with surround sound. There are many many more settings within the G Hub App you can adjust. Headphone lighting effects, colors, sound profiles, equalization, various profiles you can select from buttons on the headphones, and probably other stuff I didn’t play with. But, again, you don’t have to do anything here, other than make sure “surround is enabled” in the AUDIO menu if that is what you want. PERFORMANCE: For my preliminary testing with familiar material I wandered over to the DTS headphone DEMO web page where they offer a selection of movie trailers properly surround encoded. This was very useful during my setup, because various settings were easily tested and verified. I watched — and listened — to every one of the trailers. I was also able to easily compare against several of my favorite earbuds and pro headphones. The difference was night and day, always favoring the Logitech G635 when I focused on the sound field, the special effects, the ability to locate sounds around my head while in surround mode. Voices were a bit trickier. The increased emphasis on lower end bass and the 3D presentation of voices in the broader sound mix was sometimes too different from my expectations. Always listenable, not always preferable. Keep in mind, however, these differences were NOT because of the sound quality of the headphones; they were very neutral when DTS surround was turned off. The headphones did not add or subtract from the sound quality of anything I listened to. The DTS surround processing was the culprit and/or benefactor. But, let’s be honest here, and acknowledge that these are primarily gaming headphones, where the G635s surround features simply blow away regular audio headphones. They are always fun, mostly comfortable for lengthy periods, and have a mic, lighting, and easily accessed controls for gamers. I suppose they could be a bit more polished, with nicer materials. They have more obvious plastic than I’m used to, but also much less expensive than I usually spend. Eh, so what. Too much fun. SUMMARY: What a wild ride. These are a lot of fun and they present great value for the gamer. And now you have surround headphones for other media. Sure, I’ll say it . . . go buy these.

This is a comfortable set of headphones and they fit really nicely for longer periods. They look fantastic out of the box and it's an upscale look of quality. I love the cushioned fit on the ear piece and the top of the headband. Never feels like it's digging into me at all. The colors can be customized to your suiting and it's able to be done with the Logitech site. It was a bit cumbersome to go through the process of setting up an account and getting the product recognized, but once I did it all I was cool with it. The buttons on the side can be customized and everything can be done at a one touch click and it's convenient. The microphone can be flipped down when you want to chat, and flipped up when you're ready to mute your chat. Easy to use. The scroll wheel on the left cup is great to access volume easily up and down. The headset can be used via USB on the computer and the sound is high quality and it sounds fantastic. I also have been using the 3.5mm jack for listening to my iPhone via the 3.5mm port. This headset really cranks out crisp and clear sound and I've loved every second of it. Streaming music, watching movies, and playing video games has been an amazing experience. Comfortable on my head and sound that truly surrounds you.

Bottom Line: These headphones sound great. In analog mode, these are easily my favorite drivers in a headphone. The clarity is amazing. Longer Version: The USB audio sounds great compared to the audio I get out of my laptop, but not as great as the audio I get from a soundblaster sound card on a PC. These headphones can connect either by USB or analog. I personally prefer the audio quality via analog and the atmos plugin for windows, but the DTS X spatial sound over USB does a good job, too. Probably should point out that the 7.1 effect is spatial audio. There aren’t actually 7 speakers in the headset. Software is able to create a surround sound effect through software. The lighting effects are great. You can sync with a screen or with audio. You can choose from millions of colors. The effect is really impressive for streamers or competitive players. The buttons are assignable and I really like having another microphone toggle on the headphones themselves. The comfort is good. They are lighter than many of my other headphones, but they do feel a bit heavier while wearing them. They do a great job limiting outside noise, but don’t expect active noise cancelling. The USB cable is plenty long enough, but I found myself wishing the analog 3.5mm cable was longer. It was fine if you want to plug into an Xbox controller, but a bit short for my pc on the floor. The microphone works in analog (3.5mm) and USB. It apparently sounds “okay”. I asked a few people online to help me perform a test comparing this microphone to a headset by sennheiser and, unfortunately, the sennheiser seemed to sound better to most people I talked to, but that could just be a matter of preference. The microphone works and is easy enough to set up. Headphone volume control is on the headphones and it works great over usb, but doesn’t work over the 3.5mm analog connector. So, if you want to use these headphones to listen to mp3s or play on an Xbox, you will need to use the software with those devices to increase or decrease volume. Be sure to download the latest copy of g-hub from the Logitech website. That will allow you to customize the audio and lighting settings. Also, in my testing, I found that these headphones conflict with icue software for Corsair peripherals. If you use a RGB Corsair mouse, the headphone software will keep that Corsair mouse from working. It appears that is related to which driver is controlling the lighting effects and Corsair can’t handle the conflict. Hope that helps. I am enjoying the headphones and my complaints feel like nitpicks. They truly sound amazing and look very cool.

Logitech - G635 Wired 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PC with LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting Comfortable and uncanny surround sound This headset is super comfortable. No sweaty vinyl ear muffs. These have a breathable cloth covering. The speakers pivot left/right as well as up/down so they can find the perfect spot and the band is nicely padded as well. The weight is evenly distributed and the clamping pressure is just right. There is no heaviness pressing down or pressure around the ears. You can comfortably wear these for hours and not sweat either. The ear pads can easily come off and go back on. Perhaps for cleaning or replacement? The headphones come with two cables. The first a 1.5-meter-long vinyl jacketed 3.5mm Mini-DIN suitable for game consoles, phones, anything with a 3.5mm plug. The other is a USB cable with a cloth braided jacket that is nearly 3 meters long. I’m not sure if the cloth braiding adds any performance or usability advantage, but it does lend a rich look and feel I prefer over the vinyl. There is a slide switch at the top of the left ear to choose between the inputs. You could be using this on your PC to play a game, hit pause and switch to your phone on the 3.5mm connection. The speakers in these headphones are really good. Clear bass very responsive. Most headphones tend to have distortion at high volumes, especially with a sudden bass thump like a canon. These sound awesome. The DTS Surround sound is truly amazing. A leaf rustling or something in the distance and you mind picks out right where it is from the sound location cues. Someone sneaking up on your 6, now heading over toward your right, the placement is space seems so real. If you’ve never played a game with surround sound headphones, you must get these. A mini-IMAX theater in your head. The 6mm mic+ seems to work well. works well. I used the headset on some phone calls and was told the sound quality was as good as the phone. The GHub software downloaded and installed without issue. However, the GHub software seemed to have impacted my Logitech Performance MX mouse settings in a big way. My mouse felt like it is mostly in a tar pit with sudden spurts of speed making it very hard to control. There was no prompt to reboot, but I did a reboot and after that my mouse worked normally once again. A simple fix. The software is easy and recognized my other Logitech components. I am able to customize the EQ, surround sound settings, program the 3 ‘G’ buttons on the left headset from a large selection of different actions or create macros, and change the light colors on the headset, or turn them off. Note that these features only work on a computer using USB. When plugged into a game console or mobile device using the 3.5mm jack, there will no lights or functional hot keys. They will function as headphones without the extra features. The feel and build quality is excellent, what I’ve come to expect from Logitech over the years. Overall an excellent headset to the demanding headset user.

Okay, let me preface this review with the fact that I already had a great set of gaming headphones and really didn't need these but I was intrigued with the Lightsync feature. I also like that you can switch between USB (PC) input and 3.5mm audio jack input. There is a switch on top of the left earcup to switch between the two. Of course with 3.5mm you don’t get all of the features of these headphones that G Hub gains you with it in USB mode. Out of the box I was very pleased with the way the fit on my head. The earcups are very soft with cloth covers so they should last longer than vinyl coated covers that tend to powder and rot after a few years. They aren't terribly heavy but for my head (which is a little large) they are a bit snug and might cause me trouble for extended gaming sessions. I also like the mike boom that swivels down or tucks nicely into the left earcup. Another “feature” that has me scratching my head is the removable panels on the earcups. They are held on by magnets and I suppose if you want to 3D print your own covers that might be a nice feature but… still scratching my head. The 7.1 surround sound has great range. Using Logitech’s G Hub software adds tweaking capability along with other controls covered later. G Hub allows you to adjust more than just output and mic input levels along with sidetone (mic feedback to the earpieces… aka echo). There are also check boxes for noise removal (note this is not noise cancelling), enabling surround sound (with volume control for each channel), and DTS mode. There is a tab to set your equalizer with 32 to 16KHz slidebars or simple bass and treble adjustments. Like I said, lots of tweaking capabilities! Now the two items that I don’t care for… RGB lighting and programmable buttons. Since the headphones are on my head I can do without the RGB lights. You can’t see them when they are on your head… duhhhhh! Now maybe with some added brightness you can use them to add some ambient lighting if you game in a dark room. I can take it or leave them. Now onto the programmable buttons. Fortunately all of the buttons are on the left earcup and not split between the two earcups. I guess they are great if you use them for on the fly adjustment of sound. There are over a dozen pre-programmed commands to adjust sound. I think I might use buttons to mute audio input and output. I do love the volume wheel on the left earcup. It does take some practice to locate it but it’s pretty intuitive. But you can use them as custom in game commands, macros and even system commands like cut and paste. Honestly blindly reaching for a button on my headphones while working or playing just doesn’t seem practical. In my personal opinion they perform great and are a good value for the just under $140 MSRP.

The Logitech G635 7.1 Surround Sound LIGHTSYNC Gaming Headset is an absolute must for those intense gaming battles! I have been playing a ton of apex legends lately and it is imperative that you hear where the action is coming from and the footsteps around you! When I put on the headphone it feels like it instantly immerses me into the game! I use these headphones primarily to play on PC but there is also a cable for Xbox 1 and it works seamlessly with the 3.5mm cable. The only slight issue I had was the 3.5 mm is a little cheap and can cause static if wiggled, I love the ability to be able to mute my mic by sliding the microphone back up into the headset. Very very nice feature. The lighting system is a nice touch but something that I'm not 100% concerned about because I'm more concerned with whats going down on screen! The headphones are comfortable and I can wear them for 4-5 hours at a time with no boxed in feeling or sweatiness. The mesh is nice and comfortable and doesn't pile compared to other headsets. I would definitely recommend downloading the G-HUB software for the headset on PC it really makes a difference in the sound. I really can't recommend these headphones enough, if you're looking for a sleek, sophisticated and comfy gaming headset look no further than this set