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Out of the box, entire lobbies of players complained about my mic’s insane background noise.
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The mic on the Pro is an overly sensitive mess, however. Sure, the footsteps are pretty clear, but the directional support just isn’t up to snuff. Playing a sound-intensive game like PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds with a stereo headset isn’t ideal. But the audio quality is decent, even if I enjoyed listening to Spotify on them more than I actually enjoyed using them for gaming. And quite frankly, there are cheap virtual surround headsets on Amazon right now for about a third of the price which can offer more to gamers than a stereo headset like the Pro can provide.
To be clear, the Pro doesn't offer anything close to the directional soundscape of an expensive set of cans like the Astro A50, or the audio fidelity of a pair of pricey Sennheisers. But with a little volume, it’s easy for bystanders to hear audio from the headset from even a few feet away. The ear cups do a fair job of isolating sound and blocking some of the outside world. There was no perceivable distortion in any setting, even while cranking Run The Jewels tracks at max volume, which is fairly impressive.
LOGITECH G PRO GAMING HEADSET DRIVERS
In fact, Logitech’s proprietary Pro-G drivers offer very clear sound with great low-end. But that’s not to say the Pro headset is all bad.
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Performance The lack of surround functionality in a headset which costs nearly $100 may be a deal breaker for a lot of PC gamers. The lack of customization with this headset, particularly in how sound is handled, makes the Pro moniker in this instance a real head-scratcher.
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Again, the similar G433 headset-albeit with a USB connection-can access the software for audio presets and equalization. While it’s likely not much of a surprise the analog Pro doesn’t use Logitech’s Game Software program, it’s no less a bummer. It’s very easy to position in just about any setup, which makes getting correct positioning for different users real easy, but the foam pop-filter really pushes that dorky air traffic controller vibe I mentioned earlier. The boom mic is very understated, design wise, with a bendable wire-like structure and a pop filter covering the end. The accident-proof design of the latter is nice, because errant mute button presses in the middle of an online game are extremely aggravating. A mid-cable control unit offers simple roll dial volume adjustment and there’s a slide on the back for muting the mic.
But even then, the cable’s braided design seems plenty durable and the length is just about perfect for reaching a desktop tower without tons of extra cord. The cable on the Pro is removable from the headset, which could come in handy if you accidentally roll over it with your desk chair and need a replacement.
Still, it’s nice to have the option to remove the pads and give them a clean-up, if needed. Logitech also includes a set of microfiber ear pads if that’s more your style, although I couldn’t notice any real difference between the two from a comfort or performance angle. As someone who wears glasses, this is generally my preferred style of headset and coupled with the lightweight build and soft leatherette ear pads on the Pro, I found them to be very comfortable even after a couple hours of continuous use. The cans on the Pro are an around-the-ear design. The previously mentioned Logitech G433 includes DTS Headphone: X 7.1 and actually costs a few bucks less than the Pro. There’s no virtual surround on this headset, and for a device aimed at competitive players that’s frankly very disappointing. But for PC gaming with chat, a removable headphone/mic Y-splitter cable lets the Pro hook up to the 3.5mm ports on the computer.