In this day and age, most of us prefer headsets with wireless connectivity. The reason is that it tidies up your workspace and is more convenient. Today, we have an excellent product to share in this Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review.
The G435 Lightspeed is a wireless gaming headset, but compared to similar products, it is much better. Why? Because despite coming from a trusted and well-known brand, the headset is cheaper and will not break your budget.
It is one of the more eye-catching gaming headsets, with its unique focus on sustainability and a notable beamforming mic. It feels solid and is comfortable to wear despite hours of use. And unlike other gaudy bulky headsets that feel uncomfortable, the G435 Lightspeed is soft, comfortable, and easy to wear.
If you are interested in this product, our Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review will share all its details. Learn more about its design, functions, specifications, features, and how it performed during our tests.
Logitech G435 Lightspeed Packaging
Our package arrived in time for this review, and the product shipped in a typical-looking Logitech box. It sports the usual grey and blue theme that we are familiar with. The front displays the name and image of the product along with the company branding.
You can find additional information about the headset at the back of the box. Refer to this section when you need to look into some things once you purchase the product.
Inside the box, the G435 Lightspeed ships with extra items, including a USB-C to A charging cable. You will also find the Lightspeed wireless USB-A receiver and user documentation.
Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review – Design and Functionality
We looked further into the product to give you more details in our Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review. At 165g, the headset is extremely lightweight and comfortable; plus, you can easily adjust its sliding arms for each cup. It helps provide the perfect fit on your head to avoid discomfort while in use.
Aside from its lightweight design, the G435 Lightspeed also sports soft and comfy earpads made from memory foam. These are large enough to sit around your ears instead of on them. Moreover, the headset can stay secure on your head without uncomfortable clamping.
Its fit is perfect for people who wear glasses. Why? Because it does not press the arms of your eyeglasses to the sides of your head. Despite the headband not having enough padding, it is not an issue since the headset is lightweight.
Its memory foam ear pads are breathable, preventing your ears from getting stuffy and warm. However, it still bleeds a notable amount of sound partly because of its plastic form.
Unlike most gaming headsets, the G435 Lightspeed does not feature a microphone arm. Instead, it has a dual beamforming mic integrated into the earcups.
While these are primarily for gamers, the headset does not appear flashy. That means you can wear them on work calls since the headset does not have LED lights.
While writing this Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review, we also checked on the product battery, controls, and connectivity. Logitech gave us an easy-to-access power and volume control, which you can find at the back of its left earcup. However, you will not find playback controls to play/pause music or when answering calls.
A mic mute button is also present, and it works to shift between the USB dongle and Bluetooth connection. This process makes it more convenient to switch between your PC and Smartphone.
A USB-C port is also available for charging, which you can use with the included USB-C to A cable. However, keep in mind that there is no AC adapter included.
You can get 18 hours of music playback from this headset, which is impressive given its lightweight design. This build and style do not leave much room for integrated batteries.
You cannot check its battery level, though you can estimate it by pressing the power button. If you see a green LED, it means the power is higher than 30%. When it is red, it indicates the battery is below 30.
Once it starts flashing red, your battery is below 15%. The headset will also begin beeping to notify you to charge. Fortunately, you can still use the headset while charging via USB.
Remember that the headset does not feature a 3.5mm analogue audio cable connection. It only means you cannot link to an Xbox.
Key Features of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed
Our Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review will discuss the primary features of this headset. Knowing these details will help you determine if it will meet your needs.
Environment-friendly Material
Logitech used a minimum of 22% certified post-consumer recycled plastic for some parts of the G435 Lightspeed.
CarbonNeutral
This CarbonNeutral-certified product uses zero carbon footprint for its packaging since Logitech invested in carbon offsetting projects. The company opted for paper packaging that comes from FSC-certified forests. Choosing this product means you support the responsible management of forests worldwide.
Lightspeed Wireless
Lightspeed is a gaming-grade wireless technology that allows playing with stable connectivity, high-performance audio response, and long-lasting battery life. Plus, you can enjoy all these benefits within a distance of 10m. This feature is available on PC, Mac, PS4, and PS5.
Game with Style
With three distinct colourways, you can choose from three designs to suit your style.
Bluetooth Wireless
The G435 features low-latency Bluetooth, which allows you to play at high speeds.
18-hour Play Time
You can game or listen to music wirelessly for up to 18 hours on a single charge. We also tested its battery performance, which we will discuss later in our Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review.
Smaller Size of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed
The size of the G435 is optimised for younger users and people with smaller heads. Of course, it is still suitable for a wide range of individuals.
Memory Foam that Isolates Sound
The earcups of the G435 Lightspeed have a breathable fabric cover to keep your ears cool during long gaming sessions. Aside from providing comfort, the memory foam padding also helps absorb sound waves to enhance the audio.
Virtual Boom Arm
The G435 Lightspeed features built-in dual beamforming microphones. It reduces background noise to increase immersion, making it sound like you are in the same room with your friends.
Impressive Audio Quality
This Discord-certified headset offers immersive yet balanced high-fidelity sound, thanks to its 40mm audio drivers. Plus, it is compatible with Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic, and Tempest 3D AudioTech.
Specifications
This part of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review discusses its product specifications, and we will start with its weight. The headset is lightweight at 165g, while its drivers measure 40mm. In addition, it has an impedance of 40 Ohms and a frequency response of 20 to 20,000Hz.
Connectivity-wise, you can use Bluetooth or the USB dongle. The latter is compatible with Windows 10 or later, the PlayStation 4 and 5, plus macOS 10.14 or later. This headset features a dual-embedded beamforming mic with the following audio formats:
- Dolby Atmos
- Windows Sonic Spatial Sound
- Tempest 3D AudioTech
Charge the headset via USB-C, which has 18 hours of battery life.
Hands-on with the Logitech G435 Lightspeed
This Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review will discuss our hands-on experience with the headset to provide details about the product.
Audio Quality
On its sound profile, the G435 Lightspeed provides clear and accurate audio. The product under-emphasises sub-bass audio and then increases on mid-range sounds and bass.
The treble dropped earlier than expected. However, there are plenty of non-noticeable sounds higher than 10kHz in games, movies, and music for you to miss.
There is plenty of clarity on voices, instruments, and other detailed sounds. Louder sounds do not drown these out, which is excellent. However, its underemphasised sub-bass only means low and rumbling bass sounds lack impact.
The bass and rhythm guitar was slightly quiet, but the drums and synth never overpowered it. In most genres, the G435 Lightspeed offered a similar solid experience. However, tracks with a droning bass may lack impact with this headset.
Its frequency response did not cause issues in video games, no matter which title we played. Although the lack of sub-bass emphasis reduced the rumble of gunfire and explosions, the audio quality was still good. Plus, these sounds were still the loudest in particular scenarios.
The slight emphasis on the midrange and upper bass made voice chats in Discord more audible. As a result, we communicated with our teammates properly.
Although it did not have a customisable EQ, the warm sound profile enhanced game sound effects. Plus, we found the volume limiter handy since the limit was adjustable to 85 or 100dB.
Battery
As we mentioned, Logitech claims that the battery of the G435 Lightspeed lasts up to 18 hours. But to our surprise, it lasted slightly longer than that. With a consistent output of 75dB, the headset lasted 23 hours and 10 minutes.
Logitech G435 Lightspeed Review Summary
The G435 Lightspeed is a good headset from Logitech that is ideal for young users. Its lightweight, wireless design makes it excellent for users who want long-lasting comfort and convenience. Plus, you can connect it wirelessly or via USB.
Aside from its superior comfort, its sound quality is better than expected. Although not audiophile-grade, it was excellent for game audio and voice chats. Also, the volume limiter effectively helps protect the hearing of users.
Overall, we highly recommend the G435 Lightspeed. It is a high-quality headset that uses recycled materials to help save the environment.
Visit the official product page of Logitech for more details about the G435 Lightspeed.
