![]() ![]() There is plenty of bass and some detail at the top, but the headset is a bit lacking in the midsection – I would describe the sound profile as hollow. The G435 still comes packed with 40mm drivers, which sounds promising, but in practice, I wouldn’t expect acoustic miracles from the G435. Of course, the headset’s real test comes down to sound quality. That’s pretty sweet if you consider that the vast majority of gaming headsets won’t do Bluetooth, and you’ll often have to jump up to something like the SteelSeries Actis 9, which costs a hefty $200. The primary method of connectivity for the G435 is over the included 2.4GHz Lightspeed dongle, but you can also use it with Bluetooth devices in a low-latency mode – this combo makes it usable with not only PC, but also PlayStation devices and mobile phones. Controls are equally simple: There is an on/off button, volume controls, and a mic/mute button. It’s a surprise to see Logitech leave it out here, as even the the G335 includes one.Ĭharging the G435 happens via the USB-C port, and a full battery is rated for 18 hours of life. Boom mics provide that tighter, clearer audio quality compared to the smartphone-level quality that beamforming mics provide. The headset supports various spatial audio codecs including Dolby Atmos, has an optional volume limit of 85 decibels to protect your ears, and the dual beamforming mics work together to reduce background noise.Īnd yes, that means the G435 doesn’t have a boom mic, a regular feature in gaming headsets. When it comes to features, it’s no surprise that the G435 isn’t highly kitted out. The earcups don’t swivel to lay flat on your chest, but because there is no protruding microphone, and because it’s surprisingly small, your chin doesn’t collide into it as much while turning your head. It’s surprisingly pleasant resting on the neck, too. The G435’s light weight and soft cloth earcups make it one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve had the pleasure of wearing. I can’t deny the advantages of an ultralight headset, however. ![]() The heavier Logitech G533 looks and feels more premium, and can be picked up on a discount for less than the newer G435. Logitech is marketing the light weight purely as a benefit, but it feels like it was a decision made to cut costs, and it shows. I feel like if I held the headband in my fist, it would be one strong squeeze away from snapping. The plastic parts are all thin, there are no nice materials, and the headband, although it looks full, it’s just a plastic frame with a fabric cover. There’s no getting around it: The G435 feels flimsy and cheap. But build quality is a concern with a headset this light. It’s even lighter than the 240-gram Logitech G335. For comparison, Razer’s Barracuda X weighs in at 250 grams, which is considered light, and something high-end like Corsair’s Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT weighs 382 grams. It weighs just 165 grams, which is absolutely nothing as far as headsets go, especially wireless ones. Starting with the design, the first thing that stands out about the G435 is that it’s extremely light. ![]() Unfortunately, the G435 cuts too many corners to hit that price point, leaving you with a headset that doesn’t feel like it’s worth $80. Bose says it has made the industry’s first ANC gaming headset ![]()
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