Logitech G435 Lightspeed - Light, Fun, And Surprisingly Good

I didn’t have high expectations for the Logitech G435. Billed as a lightweight, stylish headset that works with a wide range of devices, the G435 didn’t do a lot to inspire confidence at first. My review unit came in a bright blue and raspberry colourway, which looks more like a child’s toy than a quality gaming headset.

- Hoots the Owl

AT A GLANCE

DRIVERS 40mm, 20Hz - 20kHz

MIC Dual beamforming, 100Hz - 8kHz

BATTERY Lightspeed wireless, Bluetooth

WEIGHT 165G

PRICE $109

Upon picking it up, the headset feels cheaply made, with a lightweight plastic construction that is difficult to take seriously. The headband is covered in a thin, elastic fabric with zero padding, although in all fairness the headset is so light at 165g that padding isn’t really necessary. The ear cups slide up and down on plastic struts – the adjustment mechanism feels smooth and secure enough, but again, not particularly premium. Then there are the exposed speaker grilles, which add to the overall cheap feel of the headset.

The memory foam fabric ear cups are probably the one redeeming thing about the headset’s build. They are plush and breathable, and cradle your head quite comfortably over long hours. However, this is also a rather small headset, and it probably won’t be the best fit if you’re a big person.