Type Over-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic
Noise Cancelling No
Mic Yes
The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are low-cost gaming headphones designed for younger users, though they'll still fit most adult heads. They have an adjustable volume limiter that can switch between 85 or 100 dBsettings to help you protect your hearing. While they support Bluetooth and come with a proprietary wireless dongle, some users have noted issues connecting the headphones via their dongle and updating them to thelatest firmware.
Our Verdict
7.8 Neutral Sound
TheLogitech G435 LIGHTSPEED are very good for neutral sound. There's a touch of extra warm bass for a full-bodied sound. Voices and instruments are also accurately reproduced, though sibilants feel dull. Unfortunately, they're prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, meaning you need to take the time to adjust their fit, seal, and positioning each time you use them to get consistent sound delivery. They also lack customization features like an EQ or presets.
Pros
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Lightweight and comfortable design.
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Very good battery performance.
Cons
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No EQ.
See our Neutral Sound Recommendations
6.3 Commute/Travel
TheLogitech G435 are mediocre for commuting and travel. They're comfortable, lightweight, and last nearly 20 hours on a single charge. However, they lack active noise cancelling (ANC) and can't passively block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They also don't fold into a more compact size, meaning they'll take up space in your bag when transporting them. They also don't have controls to answer and end calls, which limits their ease of use.
Pros
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Lightweight and comfortable design.
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Very good battery performance.
Cons
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Poor noise isolation.
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Not very portable.
See our Commute/Travel Recommendations
6.9 Sports/Fitness
TheLogitech G435 are fair for sports and fitness, although they're not designed for this purpose. They're meant for stationary activities, like gaming indoors. As such, they're likely to move around with moderate movement, if not fall off entirely during intense exercise. Fortunately, they're very light on your head and comfortable, so you won't experience any fatigue if you're listening to music while jogging on a treadmill.
Pros
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Lightweight and comfortable design.
Cons
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Not very portable.
See our Sports/Fitness Recommendations
6.5 Office
TheLogitech G435 are just okay for office use. These headphones have a lightweight and comfortable fit and last nearly 20 hours on a single charge. However, they don't block out much mid-range office-type noise, like ambient chatter, and they leak audio at high volumes, likely disturbing coworkers nearby.
Pros
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Lightweight and comfortable design.
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Very good battery performance.
Cons
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Poor noise isolation.
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Not very portable.
See our Office Recommendations
7.0 Wireless Gaming
TheLogitech G435 are decent for wireless gaming. They have a comfortable fit, last nearly 20 hours on a single charge, and their integrated mic offers reasonable overall performance. They have low latency when connected via the USB dongle. However, they lack sound customization features like an EQ or presets.
Pros
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Lightweight and comfortable design.
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Very good battery performance.
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Alright recording quality.
Cons
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No EQ.
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No multi-device pairing.
See our Wireless Gaming Recommendations
5.5 Wired Gaming
TheLogitech G435 are wireless gaming headphones, and you can't use them wired.
6.1 Phone Calls
TheLogitech G435 are mediocre for phone calls. Their integrated mic can capture your voice clearly. However, the mic struggles to separate your voice from moderate ambient noise, so you're likely to have trouble being heard when calling from a busy street. The headphones also don't block out much ambient sound, so it's harder to clearly hear your phone call while out and about.
Pros
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Alright recording quality.
Cons
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Poor noise isolation.
- 7.8 Neutral Sound
- 6.3 Commute/Travel
- 6.9 Sports/Fitness
- 6.5 Office
- 7.0 Wireless Gaming
- 5.5 Wired Gaming
- 6.1 Phone Calls
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- Updated Nov 02, 2023: The following test groups have been updated following TB 1.6: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Nov 02, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
- Updated Jul 13, 2023: We've rewritten this review to better align with current writing methods and standards.
- Updated Jun 30, 2023: Users have reported issues connecting their units to the Nintendo Switch. As a result, we've retested Bluetooth" and updated our text. However, there hasn't been a change in this test's scoring.
- Updated Jun 02, 2023: We originally reported that these headphones didn't support audio while charging, but this was a mistake. We have updated Battery and have updated our review.
- Updated Nov 18, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Nov 15, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 18, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 08, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Sep 26, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED come in three color variations: 'Black & Neon Yellow', 'Blue & Raspberry', and 'Off-White & Lilac'. We tested the 'Black & Neon Yellow' variant, and you can see our model's labelshere and here. If you encounter another variant, please let us know in the forums.
Compared To Other Headphones
The Logitech G435 are cheap wireless gaming headphones. They suit smaller heads best, and like mostheadphones designed for younger users, like the Puro JuniorJams Wireless, they have a volume limiter that you can set to 85 or 100 dB, which helpsprotect your hearing. However, for gaming headphones, they don't offer much in terms of extra features. Theysupport Dolby Atmos, which creates a virtual soundstage to help games feel more immersive, butyou need to buy a license for this separately. They support Window Sonic Spatial Audio,which is free to use.
Looking for more gaming-friendly headphones? Check out our recommendations for the best gaming headsets under $100, the best gaming headsets, and thebest wireless gaming headsets.
Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
The Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. While both headphones are lightweight andcomfortable, the G535 are better-built, they have a longer-lasting continuous battery life, and their boom mic has better noise handling. They're also compatible with Logitech G HUB software, which offers a graphic EQ plus presets to help you customize their sound to your liking. However, the G435 support Bluetooth, so you can connect them to your smartphone.
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Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
The Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. The G733 feel better built, have a boom mic thatperforms better overall, and can be used while charging. Their companion software alsoallows you to customize their sound to your liking using a graphic EQ and presets. However, the G435 fit smaller heads better and have a significantly lighter design. They support Bluetooth as well as come with a proprietary wireless dongle, although you can't use them bothsimultaneously.
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Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021
TheRazer Barracuda X Wireless2021 are better wireless gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. The Razer are better built, have a better mic performance, and longer continuous battery life. You can also use them passively or while charging, which is handy in a pinch.However, the Logitech are significantly lighter, have a smaller fit andmore neutral sound profile, and support Bluetooth, though they don't support multi-device pairing.
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Logitech G432
The Logitech G432and the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. While both headphones are comfortable and have similarly fair build qualities, the G432 are wired gaming headphones with a significantly better overall boom mic performance. They also have a companion app that offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking. However, the G435 are wireless gaming headphones designed for users with smaller heads. They support Bluetooth, which is good if you want to connect them to your smartphone.
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Logitech G335
The Logitech G335 and the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The G335 are wired headphones that are more comfortable, better-built, and have more consistent audio delivery. Their boom mic also offers better overall performance. However, the G435 are wireless gaming headphones designed for users with smaller heads. They have under 20 hours of continuous battery life and a more neutral sound profile. They also support Bluetooth, which is nice if you want to connect them to your smartphone.
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SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless
The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless and the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The SteelSeries are wired gaming headphones that feel better built, have significantly better microphone performance, and have longer-lasting continuous battery life. However, the Logitech are wireless gaming headphones that support Bluetooth and non-Bluetooth wireless, although you can't use both connections at once. They also suit smallheads better than the SteelSeries since they're designed for younger users.
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Razer Opus X Wireless
Depending on your usage, you may prefer either the Razer Opus X Wireless or the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. The Razer are better built, and have ANC, although it only does an okay job of blocking out background sound. They also have a better battery performance, a low-latency 'Gaming Mode' for mobile gaming, and have EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Logitech fit better on users with small heads and they support non-Bluetooth wireless, meaning you can game on PlayStation consoles.
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Test Results
Design
Type Over-ear
Enclosure Closed-Back
Wireless Yes
Transducer Dynamic
These headphones have a sleek and minimalist design. They have coiled audio cables that lead from the ear cups into the headband, giving them a slightly more gamer-centric look. In the 'Black & Neon Yellow' variant, they don't stand out from the crowd. However, if you want to make a statement, they come in two more eye-catching color variants: 'Blue & Raspberry' and 'Off-White & Lilac'.
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7.5 Design
Weight 0.35 lbs
Clamping Force
These headphones have a comfortable fit. They're extremely lightweight and have a light clamping force, so you can wear them for long periods without feeling too much fatigue. They also have memory foam ear padding, which feels nice on your head. However, they have a limited range of motion, and since they're designed mainly with younger users in mind, they may not fit on extra-large heads.
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5.6 Design
OS Compatibility
Ease Of Use Decent
Feedback Good
Call/Music Control No
Volume Control Yes
Microphone Control Mute/Unmute
Channel Mixing
Noise Cancelling Control No
Talk-Through
Additional Controls Volume Limiter + Sidetone
These headphones have sub-par controls. The command buttons are all found on the ear cup and can be combined to enter a large number of inputs. However, this interface isn't always intuitive, and they still lack the ability to answer/end calls, play and pause music, or control the voice and sound mix. These headphones don't come with a manual either, though Logitech provides a digital copy here. There are beeps for many commands, like reaching max volume, as well as muting and unmuting the mic. While there's nothing to indicate when you've reached the minimum volume, the buttons have good tactile input feedback. There's also a multicolor LED you can use to check their battery level as well as their connection setting.
On/Off button:
- Single press: Indicates battery level.
- Hold for 1.5 seconds: Turns the headphones on.
- Hold for 3 seconds: Turns the headphones off.
Volume button:
Mute Mic button:
- Short press: Mutes and unmutes the mic.
- Hold for 5.0 seconds: Switches the connection between Bluetooth and their wireless dongle.
- Double press: Activates mic sidetone, which allows you to hear your own voice over a call.
- Single press (while holding the 'volume up' button): Raises sidetone.
- Single press (while holding the 'volume down' button): Lowers sidetone.
- Hold for 3.0 seconds (while holding the 'volume up' button): Sets the volume limiter to 100 dB.
- Hold for 3.0 seconds (while holding the 'volume down' button): Sets the volume limiter to 85 dB.
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5.8 Design
L 7.0" (17.7 cm)
W 6.6" (16.8 cm)
H 2.8" (7.1 cm)
Volume 128.84 in³ (2,111.30 cm³)
Transmitter Required No
The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED aren't very portable, but this is to be expected for gaming headphones. While they're a bit smaller in size than other Logitech products, like the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, they don't fold or swivel inwards to help reduce their footprint. They also don't come with a carrying case to help protect them when you're on the move.
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0 Design
Type No case
L N/A
W N/A
H N/A
Volume N/A
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6.5 Design
These headphones have an alright build quality. The frame is made of fabric and lightweight plastic, while the ear cups have cloth-covered memory foam padding, which feels good on-head. However, the plastic frame and cloth cover both feel cheap and prone to breaking over time. The hinges may also wear down over continuous use.
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6.5 Design
They're reasonably stable. They don't move around if you're gaming from your couch or desk, but they can fall off your head if you move around a lot during an intense match.
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Design
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Design
- Logitech G435 Headset
- Wireless USB dongle
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- Logitech sticker
- User documentations
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Sound
Bass Amount
Treble Amount
The Logitech G435 have a slightly warm sound profile that delivers a touch of extra bassy boom to sound effects and footsteps. Dialogue and instruments also sound present and clear, though a bit bright. However, they lack an EQ to help you customize their sound to your liking.
These headphones have a volume limiter that you can set to either 85dB or 100dB. When set to 85dB, we could reach a max volume of 91dB, which isn't ideal if you're trying to protect your hearing. Note, though, that we conducted all of our sound tests with the volume limiter turned off.
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6.2 Sound
Avg. Std. Deviation
These headphones have mediocre frequency response consistency. You'll notice a drop in bass if you have a lot of hair or wear glasses. They're also prone to inconsistencies in treble delivery, so it's important to take the time to adjust their fit and positioning to ensure a more consistent sound.
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LEARN ABOUT FREQUENCY RESPONSE CONSISTENCY
Sound
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8.3 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Frequency Extension
Low-Bass
Mid-Bass
High-Bass
The bass accuracy is good. They lack a bit of thumpy low-bass, but the rest of the range is well-balanced and will give sound effects and footsteps ample boom and body.
This measurement represents the average bass response, and as bass delivery can vary across users, your experience may vary.
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LEARN ABOUT BASS ACCURACY
8.6 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Mid
Mid-Mid
High-Mid
Their mid accuracy is excellent. While the mix is fairly neutral across the whole range, an overemphasis from the high-bass to low-mid makes the dip in the mid-mid feel a little more exaggerated. While the dialogue and music in games like Fallout: New Vegas sound very clear and detailed, they feel somewhat nudged to the back of the mix.
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7.4 Sound
Std. Err.
Low-Treble
Mid-Treble
High-Treble
These headphones have decent treble accuracy. Dialogue and soundtracks have adequate detail thanks to the well-balanced low-treble, but the underemphasized mid-treble makes sibilants like S and T sounds in dialogue sound dull.
This response represents the average treble response, and as treble delivery can vary across users, your experience may vary.
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7.3 Sound
Peaks 1.74 dB
Dips
Their peaks and dips performance is decent. A wide peak between the low-bass and low-mid adds extra thump, punch, and boom to sound effects and footsteps. A dip in the low-mid pushes vocals and lead instruments to the back of your mix, while a large peak in the low-treble makes their upper harmonics sound harsh. An uneven mid-treble range also makes sibilants, like cymbals, alternatingly dull and piercing.
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8.1 Sound
Weighted Group Delay
Weighted Phase Mismatch
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
Weighted Frequency Mismatch
These headphones have great imaging. Logitech's headphones typically have good quality control and ergonomics, resulting in consistent imaging. The group delay falls below the audibility threshold, resulting in tight bass and transparent treble reproduction. Our unit's L/R drivers are also well-matched in amplitude and frequency response, but there's a substantial imbalance in the phase response's mid to treble range. This especially affects the accuracy of high-mid range sound, like voices, which waver between the L/R drivers, creating a hole in the stereo image. It's audible with real-life content, but keep in mind, however, that imaging varies between units.
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6.3 Sound
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
PRTF Size (Avg.)
PRTF Distance
Openness 7.0
Acoustic Space Excitation 4.9
The Logitech G435 have a passable passive soundstage. They're closed-back headphones, so while the soundstage feels wide and natural, content sounds like it's coming from inside your head rather than from all around the room.
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2.0 Sound
Head Modeling
Speaker Modeling
Room Ambience
Head Tracking
Virtual Surround
These headphones are compatible with Dolby Atmos, PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, and Windows' Sonic Spatial Audio, all of which virtually reproduce an open-sounding soundstage to make your game feel more immersive. However, some of these kinds of programs, like Dolby Atmos, require a separate paid subscription.
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7.9 Sound
WHD @ 90
WHD @ 100
These headphones have a very good weighted harmonic distortion performance. There's a small peak at normal volumes in the low to mid-treble, but this can be hard to hear with real-life content. As a result, the rest of the frequency range falls within acceptable limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.
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Sound
Firmware
Power
Connection
Codec
EQ
ANC
Tip/Pad
Microphone
These are the settings used to test the Logitech G435, and our results are only valid when used in this configuration.
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3.3 Isolation
Isolation Audio
Overall Attenuation
Noise Cancelling No
Bass
Mid
Treble
The Logitech G435 have poor noise isolation. They don't have ANC and can't passively block out bass-range noise, like the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They also struggle to cut down mid-range ambient chatter but do a better job reducing the high-pitched noise from an AC unit or PC fan.
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5.7 Isolation
Leakage Audio
Overall Leakage @ 1ft
These headphones have a sub-par leakage performance. Leakage is concentrated between the mid to treble range, so escaping audio sounds somewhat full-bodied. Even in noisier environments, like a busy office, you're likely to bother your colleagues when listening at high volumes.
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Microphone
Integrated
In-Line
Boom
Detachable Boom
Mic Yes
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6.8 Microphone
Recorded Speech
LFE
FR Std. Dev.
HFE
Weighted THD
Gain
Their recording quality is fair. Their integrated mic can't pick up on your voice as well as a flexible boom mic can, but you still sound bright and clear, though somewhat thin and unnatural.
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6.0 Microphone
SpNR
Noise Gate
Speech + Pink Noise Handling 6.0
Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
Speech + Subway Noise Handling 6.0
Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample
The microphone's noise handling performance is mediocre. The mic struggles to separate your voice from moderate ambient noise, so you're not likely to be heard by your team if someone is vacuuming nearby. If you're talking near an open window with a lot of traffic outside, your voice can be drowned out entirely.
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8.5 Active Features
Battery Type
Continuous Battery Life
Additional Charges
Total Battery Life
Charge Time
Power-Saving Feature
Audio While Charging
Passive Playback
Charging Port USB-C
The Logitech G435 have excellent battery performance. The manufacturer advertises them to last 18 hours on a single charge, and we measured just under 20 hours. They have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life, but they lack an AUX port, meaning you can't use them passively when they run out of power. Fortunately, you can still use them while they're charging. Keep in mind, though, that battery life varies depending on use.
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0 Active Features
App Name No App
iOS No
Android No
macOS No
Windows No
Equalizer
ANC Control
Mic Control No
Room Effects
Playback Control
Button Mapping No
Surround Support
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0 Connectivity
Analog Audio
USB Audio
Detachable
Length
Connector
Latency - Analog
Latency - USB
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Connection No Wired Audio
These wireless headphones come with a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging the headphones. You can't use it for audio.
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8.0 Connectivity
Bluetooth Version
Multi-Device Pairing
Quick Pair (Android)
Quick Pair (iOS)
Line Of Sight Range
Latency - SBC
Latency - aptX
Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)
Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)
Latency - LDAC
Recorded Latency
Recorded Latency Codec SBC
AAC Support
These headphones have great Bluetooth connectivity. They have low latency on PCs, making them well-suited for wireless gaming. Some devices and apps also compensate for latency. However, they don't support multi-device pairing, so you can't listen to audio on your phone while gaming simultaneously.
Some users have also reported issues connecting their headsets to the Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth. The headset doesn't seem to appear on the Switch's 'Pair Device' list, and there have been issues updating the headset via the Logitech Update Tool. At first, we couldn't pair our unit to its USB dongle, even though the PC recognized it. We had to perform a hard reset by using a pin to press the button located within a small hole in the left ear cup. After this, everything worked normally, and we could update the headset by connecting them via wired USB and using the update tool. Once you complete this update, you can connect your unit to your Nintendo Switch by holding down the 'Mute' button for three seconds, allowing you to alternate between Bluetooth and the USB dongle.
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8.2 Connectivity
Line Of Sight Range
Latency - Dongle
Recorded Latency
The Logitech G435 have great non-Bluetooth wireless connectivity. They have low latency using the USB dongle, so your game audio and video stay in sync.
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Connectivity
Analog
Wired USB
Non-BT Wireless
These headphones have full audio and mic compatibility with PCs via Bluetooth or the included wireless dongle.
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Connectivity
PS4 Analog
PS4 Wired USB
PS4 Non-BT Wireless
PS5 Analog
PS5 Wired USB
PS5 Non-BT Wireless
These headphones have audio and mic compatibility with PlayStation consoles via their wireless USB dongle.
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Connectivity
Xbox One Analog
Xbox One Wired USB
Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
Xbox Series X|S Analog
Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
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3.4 Connectivity
Type
USB Input
Line In
Line Out
Optical Input
RCA Input
Dock Charging
Power Supply
These headphones have a wireless USB-A dongle that works on PlayStation consoles and PCs. It delivers full audio and mic compatibility.
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