Logitech G433 Headset review – A gaming headset with mainstream style

While the G433s stand out in looks and modularity, they get lost in the crowd when it comes to sound.

I checked the headphones out in a variety of settings. I used them as an Xbox headset for both gaming and movies, both using the Xbox’s Sonic tech and a trial of Dolby Atmos for Headphones, which costs $15 for some reason. I also used them as a pair of headphones with my Galaxy S6, and as USB and analog headset with my Windows 10 PC.

In all cases, the audio sounds fine. It’s not great. I prefer my higher-end Logitech headsets and dedicated headphones over the G433s. The sound isn’t quite as rich and satisfying. I suspect this is partly due to the poor seal the headphones offer, resulting from the material and the build, which focus on lightness and comfort, rather than sound.

If you plug them in with that USB dongle and install the latest version of Logitech’s gaming software, The headphones offer 7.1 Surround sound through Dolby’s Headphone:X technology. You can set up audio balance presets and toggle that surround sound on and off. The surround sound works well, but is once again neither the best nor worst sound you’ll get out of a pair of headphones.

Mic quality, too, is acceptable. It’s not best-in-class, but it gets the job done.

At $99.99, the G433s are sitting in a pretty specific place. They’re not high end, and they’re not low end. Logitech is offering the G433s up as a stylish solution for those who need one set of cans for every situation. Not everyone can afford a set of headphones for music and one for gaming. For that audience, the G433s are worth a look. They buck the trend of gamer-styled hardware and will blend in nicely on a bus or in a cafe. Plug in the microphone and that USB dongle, and you’re ready to jump into League of Legends. The headset is a compromise of flexibility, quality, and price, but it’s not a bad one at all.

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