Logitech’s G935 headset is sort of probably probably the most highly effective gaming headset of all time. It’s so mighty, in actual fact, that I used to be in a position to push my keyboard to at least one aspect after I’d set it up, as its three rear-facing operate buttons gave me all of the instruments I wanted to regulate my total PC from it. Okay, that’s possibly a slight exaggeration, however when stated buttons can do all the things from launching my favorite games, Alt-Tab-ing between totally different apps, carry out macro instructions, copy and paste and even change my mouse’s DPI pace, that is one gaming headset that basically does really feel such as you’re ‘playing with power’.
There are, in fact, practicality points that come from utilizing the G935 like this. Indeed, as soon as the headset’s firmly nestled in opposition to your cheeks, it’s fairly rattling arduous to tell apart which of its buttons are which – particularly when its On / Off change sits above its three G buttons, and its small, similarly-sized microphone mute button and quantity wheel are straight under them. That’s six totally different controls you’ve obtained to blindly fumble about with as soon as it’s in your head, and it was solely by cautious and thought of prodding and poking that I used to be in a position to work out which button was all of the sudden going to launch Hitman 2, and which one would let me Alt-Tab out of the game I used to be already in.
Still, different capabilities corresponding to copy and pasting, opening search, skipping music tracks or locking the desktop labored brilliantly as soon as I’d completed enjoying musical chairs, as did the G935’s extra particular ‘Action’ instructions like muting myself in Discord or toggling the report button in OBS. That’s simply the tip of the iceberg, too, as you can too assign particular person keyboard buttons to them, regulate the microphone’s sidetone ranges, change the headset’s bass and treble values and masses extra.
Yes, lots of its capabilities aren’t remotely sensible within the grand scheme of issues, however regardless of a few of the apparent novelty issue hidden away inside this trio of buttons, there’s no denying they provide it a silly quantity of versatility within the course of. Indeed, hand one button over to Logitech’s G-Shift operate, and the opposite two buttons can pull double duties, supplying you with a complete of 4 instructions general. That’s not one thing to be sniffed at when you have bother remembering particular keyboard shortcuts (I’m perpetually forgetting which buttons lock my desktop, for instance), and particularly so in case your mouse and keyboard don’t supply any extra performance like this both.
Of course, all that further flexibility could be nugatory if the headset itself was an entire dud, however fortunately the G935 is up there with the very best gaming headsets I’ve ever examined. In fact, there’s not an enormous quantity separating it from Logitech’s barely older G933 Artemis Spectrum headset, which is nice information in case your G933 is on its means out and also you desire a like for like alternative, however much less so should you had been hoping for one thing a bit fancier and extra refined. The G935 has bigger 50mm drivers and a more recent model of DTS’s Headphone X 2.zero tech for its digital 7.1 encompass sound, for instance, however in any other case you’re just about precisely the identical design (which in flip means the identical quantity of grubby fingerprint marks to wash off its shiny plastic body), the identical sort of battery life (12 hours with no LED lighting, and eight hours on its default lighting settings), and the identical 2.4GHz wi-fi vary of 15m.
Still, whereas its battery life is a bit on the low aspect (particularly in comparison with the stonking 100 hours of the Sennheiser GSP 370, a overview of which might be coming quickly), the G935 continues to be a rattling nice ear buster. In Doom, for instance, all the things sounded pitch excellent. My Super Shotgun delivered an immensely pleasing BOOM with every click on of my mouse, however it by no means overpowered the game’s surrounding demon cries or its pumping battle music, permitting me to pinpoint any final remaining stragglers with pinpoint accuracy whereas having fun with all of the wealthy guitar element in its accompanying soundtrack.
Both of the G935’s ear cup covers will be eliminated for simple entry to its rechargeable battery and to retailer its USB wi-fi dongle.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was equally atmospheric. The G935 did a incredible job with its binaural audio, producing crystal clear voices that felt like they had been whispering and snickering inside my head similar to they had been in Senua’s, and there have been even moments when the pure heat of the primary narrator’s voice despatched a small shiver down my backbone.
The orchestral music in Final Fantasy XV sounded good as nicely, with the G935 balancing its zippy zappy battle results in opposition to its detailed, busy battle music completely. Nothing ever felt prefer it was overwhelming anything, and it meant I used to be in a position to simply relax and benefit from the game with out having to fiddle about with its settings on a regular basis.
I additionally most well-liked leaving its 7.1 encompass sound stuff switched off, as like most 7.1 encompass sound headsets, it simply doesn’t sound practically pretty much as good in comparison with its default equaliser settings.
You can keep it up utilizing the G935 whereas it’s charging with its microUSB cable, or plug in its bundled 3.5mm audio jack to make use of it with consoles and telephones.
Surround sound apart, although, I used to be additionally impressed with the G935’s flip-down microphone. Unlike different flippy headset mics, this one truly disappears into the primary physique of the ear cup so you could possibly, in concept, enterprise out into the general public eye with the G935 with out trying utterly daft. Personally, I feel it’s nonetheless a bit too apparent a part of the Gamer Design School for full unashamed use out and about (particularly should you’re utilizing its bundled 3.5mm audio cable to make use of them along with your Switch or telephone and many others), however others could really feel in a different way.
Either means, the mic itself is fairly nice. Not pretty much as good because the mic on Logitech’s G Pro X, thoughts, as my voice nonetheless sounded a tad synthetic after I recorded myself speaking in Audacity, however there wasn’t a touch of any background hiss, nor did it decide up any breathy wind pop results (regardless of my greatest efforts). Instead, all the things was beautiful and clear. It additionally beeps and has a visual pink LED on the tip of it to let you understand once you’ve hit the mute button accurately, which is all the time helpful when you want to take an emergency tea slurp with out anybody noticing.
It was additionally shocking snug to put on for lengthy durations of time, too. There had been moments after I thought it was about to descend right into a medieval-style head vice, however as soon as I’d adjusted it barely, it proceeded to be completely nice for an additional couple of hours. Again, the Logitech G Pro X continues to be king on the subject of general consolation, however the G935 was undoubtedly so much higher than I used to be anticipating.
The solely actual drawback is the G935’s value. At £135 within the UK at time of writing, it’s costlier than the £110 Logitech G Pro X proper now, which simply appears barmy when the Pro X not solely seems to be higher than the G935, but in addition sounds higher and comes with a superior mic and comfier headband. The G Pro X is wired, certain, and doesn’t have these all-important operate buttons, however for me, there’s nothing extra necessary than a headset’s general consolation ranges, which the G Pro X wins palms down (though I have to admit there’s nonetheless part of me that needs the G Pro X supplied the identical sort of characteristic set as its G935 sibling).
Then, in fact, there’s the superb Steelseries Arctis 7 to contemplate, which continues to be my favorite wi-fi gaming headset in my best gaming headset rankings. I reckon the G935 has the sting on general sound high quality right here, however when the Arctis is infinitely extra snug and has double the battery life, it’s a way more compelling purchase at £119 proper now.
The G935 is a mildly simpler promote within the US, the place it’s at the moment a extra palatable $100 in comparison with the G Pro X’s $130 and Arctis 7’s $113 asking costs, besides I feel I’d most likely nonetheless quite pay the additional for that comfier, longer-lasting Arctis.
Of course, all this may occasionally change come Black Friday, the place the G935 is more likely to be discounted than its G Pro X sibling, so if it’s accessible for a good value in comparison with the Arctis 7 then it’s most likely nicely price contemplating (and I’ll, in fact, be scouting out all of the Best Black Friday headset deals myself over the subsequent week and a half so that you don’t need to). For now, although, the Logitech G935 continues to be a wonderful wi-fi gaming headset in its personal proper, and a worthy rival to the Arctis 7’s crown.
