Review: Logitech’s G325 Lightspeed Is a Sensible, Colourful and Awfully Good Worth Wireless Gaming Headset

I actually like what Logitech is doing with their headsets just lately. At the highest finish, they’ve their Astro series stuff – fancy trying, connectivity to a number of consoles, sensible base stations. For the esports crowd, there’s the G Pro headsets – that are extra for a single supply, however ramp up the consolation and mic high quality. And beneath that, they’ve headsets like the topic of as we speak’s evaluation, the £70/$80 G325 Lightspeed – mild, versatile, adequate.

And once I say versatile, I actually imply it. The G325 was demoed to me at Logitech’s Lausanne headquarters by a consultant wringing it out like a moist rag, one thing that the body survived and bounced proper again into playable form. Given how carelessly many individuals use headsets sometimes – with no regard for human life – it makes a ton of sense to construct one this manner.

That flexibility mixed with the sunshine weight of the headset, 212g, and also you would possibly suppose that the G325 feels a bit low-cost. The recycled plastic body right here actually does not really feel premium like one with a foundation in wooden or metallic, however the thickness of the athletic material coated reminiscence foam pads, the sensible differentiation of the buttons on the left earcup, even the accented color of the rubber cabling connecting the ear cups to the scarf – all contribute to an general feeling of wise design. Logitech hasn’t skimped on probably the most essential areas, and that makes all of the distinction. Having a number of fascinating color choices can also be good for making merchandise really feel higher beloved by their creators, and the lilac/purple possibility right here pops properly – with extra delicate black and white choices additionally accessible.

What model is your present gaming headset? (30 votes)

1. Logitech17%
2. Razer7%
3. SteelSeries43%
4. Corsair7%
5. Other27%

The G325 will get its Lightspeed suffix from the truth that it makes use of Logitech’s proprietary 2.4GHz wi-fi connection, but it surely may also be used through Bluetooth on units that are not handy carriers of full-size USB-A ports. Sadly, wired connectivity is not potential, with the USB-C port right here solely helpful for charging. Lightspeed wi-fi is usually fairly bulletproof, and that holds true right here with dependable connectivity even when I’m on the ground above or beneath my laptop – not unhealthy given the small measurement of the USB dongle. Wireless and Bluetooth cannot be used concurrently, however swapping from one to the opposite is straightforward and fast, with a single faucet of the Bluetooth button required. USB compatibility extends to the same old suspects: PC (Windows/macOS), PS5, Switch and Switch 2. The headset works on Linux, however I could not discover a great way of operating the G Hub software program, which provides just a few selectable EQs.

As nicely as 2.4GHz wi-fi, the headset helps 24-bit audio and is rated for twenty-four hours of battery life – rattling, they need to have known as this headset the G324 as an alternative. Higher bitrate audio is not actually a promoting level right here, as I battle to inform the distinction even when utilizing hi-res audio streaming through Tidal on headsets that prices an order of magnitude extra, however the battery life is a little more significant. This is fairly low longevity for a gaming headset, but it surely’s additionally an comprehensible design determination given the light-weight body and low price. Recharging through USB-C is at the least fast, given the small battery capability, so you are not ready lengthy between makes use of.

The G325’s defining attribute is its consolation relatively than its sound high quality. I put on glasses, so many headsets are fairly uncomfortable after just a few hours, however the G325 is a type of “forget you’re wearing it” kind headsets. The headband is fairly extensive, spreading out the burden evenly, and the pliability of the body implies that the earcups can adapt to your ears relatively than sitting rigidly straight. The earcups additionally deform sufficient to let the glasses relaxation comfortably, though this additionally means they do not obtain an excellent seal to dam out outdoors noise or ship the sort of deep rumbly bass that you may want.

Audio	32mm dynamic drivers, 24-bit, 32Ω impedance
Microphone	Dual MEMS capsule + omni-directional beam-forming array
Dimensions	194x187x81mm
Weight	212g
Connectivity	2.4GHz Lightspeed wi-fi through USB-A dongle, Bluetooth 5.3
Colour Options	Black (with purple accents), White (with mint inexperienced accents), Lilac (with orange accents)
Battery Life	25 hours (Lightspeed wi-fi, 50% quantity), USB-C charging
Compatibility	PC (Windows/macOS), PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, Android, iOS
Price	£70/$80

The sound high quality produced by the 32mm dynamic drivers is unquestionably common general, however there are not any large deficiencies and there may be sufficient element and directionality to make the G325 workable for competitive-type gaming eventualities in addition to single-player immersive fare. That’s aided by the normal gaming tuning these get by default, which highlights footstep sounds and different elements of the treble vary, with barely recessed mids and leaner bass. It’s simply not the sort of headset that you just rush to hearken to your favorite tracks in to choose up particulars you by no means seen, or get rocked by the bass, however that is a-ok given the value.

The mic is pretty uninspiring too. Given what Logitech is working with – a tiny unit constructed into the underside facet of the headset, with nary a increase in sight – it is cheap, and I do love the clear silhouette it offers the headset. Yet, you sound understandably distant when speaking, and there is no nice depth or physique to your voice, making it extra of a field tick than a power of the design. Integrated AI noise removing at the least implies that your voice is evident sufficient to be understood.

All issues thought of, I actually just like the G325 Lightspeed. The design feels snug and sturdy, sound and mic high quality do not let the facet down, and getting each 2.4GHz wi-fi and Bluetooth in a headset of this value is a good achievement. There are actually better-sounding or extra succesful wi-fi headsets across the £100/$120 mark, just like the Logitech G Pro X Wireless, Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, however on this cheaper £70/$80 class there’s little or no I’d advocate over this G325. Well performed.