LOGITECH are well known for their gaming peripherals, with the latest addition to the lineup being the Logitech G535 wireless gaming headset.
The most noticeable thing about the Logitech G535 is its light weight – it’s only 236g. Despite being so light, it still feels well built.
The sound comes from 40mm drivers with a 20Hz-20KHz frequency response with a 36 Ohm impedence.
I found the sound to be quite good, especially after I adjusted the EQ the way I liked it via the Logitech G-Hub software. I tested it with a range of uses including watching streaming TV and YouTube, listening to music, and obviously gaming; it was clear and balanced across the board.
Being wireless, the Logitech G535 connects to a PC or PlayStation 5 via a USB dongle which offers what Logitech describe as “Lightspeed” (a low-latency connection) technology.
However, the wireless connection was consistently unreliable on my desktop gaming rig, resulting in significant audio artefacting and digital “noise”. This was extremely surprising given how good Logitech stuff usually us, but did reinforce why I usually prefer wired headsets for desktop use.
I didn’t have any issues with connectivity or sound quality when connecting via dongle to an Acer Predator Helios 300 laptop (currently under review), however, and it worked just fine when connected to a PlayStation 5 as well. In all cases it was a straightforward plug-and-play experience; plug in the dongle to a USB port, turn the headset on, start playing.
The unit is comfortable to wear, particularly thanks to its memory foam earcups and light weight, and the adjustable headstrap is a nice touch which adds a nice colour flair. The only controls on the unit are a power button and a volume control; the volume control is synchronised with your computer. These both worked as you’d expect.
I found the microphone to be OK but not great – fine for general voice chat in a game, but not something I’d want to be using for streaming/casting etc as a first choice. It is, however, flip-to-mute, which I always appreciate.
The range on the unit is advertised as 12m and I confirmed this with my testing – it passed the “I could leave it on and listen to music while going outside to hang the washing out” test – and the 33 hour battery life claims were about right too.
Desktop rig connection issues and average microphone aside, the Logitech G535 headset performed as an acceptable, albeit unremarkable, wireless gaming headset.
Ultimately: They’re serviceable, but a bit pricey and for AUD$249 RRP, you can do better; these would be better as a gift for someone you like rather than something you’d buy yourself.
