The Logitech G432 are straightforward wired gaming headphones with a boom mic for online games. While they lack higher-end features like virtual surround sound, they work with the G HUB app and are fairly customizable. Also, you can use them with practically any platform, and they offer great value overall.
Our Verdict
The Logitech G432 are good for neutral sound. Their bass is punchy, extended, and accurate, while their mid-range is well-balanced and even. The treble range is also very good. However, their bass is slightly light on thump and rumble and ever so slightly boomy. Some may also find them too mid-rangy and forward-sounding, while their treble also lacks a bit of detail. They also don't have the best frequency response consistency, so their delivery can vary significantly across users. Overall, these headphones are still fairly versatile for a wide variety of music genres and will also be great for video games.
- Graphic EQ and presets in companion software.
- Comfortable fit.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
The Logitech G432 are poor for commuting. These headphones barely block any noise, which means a lot of ambient noise will seep into your audio on public transit. They don't do much against the deep rumble of bus and airplane engines. Also, their bulky design won't be ideal to carry around, and their wired design makes them even more cumbersome on the go.
- Comfortable fit.
- Plasticky build quality.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
The Logitech G432 are sub-par for sports. They aren't designed for this use and won't be ideal for physical activity due to their bulky over-ear design. They sway around a lot and won't be great for running or any type of sports. Their bulky design traps heat inside their ear cups, making you sweat more than usual. Also, you'll constantly have a wire in your way if you decide to work out with these.
- Comfortable fit.
- Plasticky build quality.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
- Not stable enough for workouts.
The Logitech G432 are mediocre for the office. They don't isolate much noise and leak a bit, but their audio reproduction is pretty good if you want to enjoy your favorite tracks at the office. Also, they're comfortable to wear for a while, and you won't have to manage a battery life, which some may prefer.
- Comfortable fit.
- Good microphone performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
The Logitech G432 Gaming Headset is wired only; you can't use it wirelessly.
The Logitech G432 are decent for gaming. These simple, wired gaming headphones have a good microphone for online games, and their wired connection offers no latency issues. They also have a USB dongle, which offers low latency, so your audio and visuals stay in sync. You can customize their warm sound profile using their companion software's graphic EQ plus presets if you prefer a different sound. They're comfortable to wear for a while and are versatile enough to be used with pretty much any platform.
- Graphic EQ and presets in companion software.
- Comfortable fit.
- Good microphone performance.
- Plasticky build quality.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
The Logitech G432 are alright for phone calls. The mic has a good overall performance, so your voice is clear and understandable over the phone, even if you're calling from a moderately noisy place. Their default sound profile reproduces accurately so you can hear the person you're talking to. However, they have poor noise isolation, so you may have trouble hearing a call you take in a noisy environment.
- Comfortable fit.
- Good microphone performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Sound delivery varies significantly across users.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 18, 2023: Made minor edits to the text to bring it up to date.
- Updated Sep 11, 2023: Updated the PC Compatibility and PlayStation Compatibility results to reflect that you can use the USB dongle to connect to PCs and PlayStation consoles.
- Updated Jan 10, 2023: We've renamed these headphones from Logitech G432 Gaming Headset to Logitech G432 across the site.
- Updated Sep 09, 2022: We've added a small disclaimer to the App Support test which highlights some of the most commonly reported issues users online have encountered with Logitech's G HUB companion software.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Logitech G432 Gaming Headset comes in one colorway, 'Blue/Black'. If you encounter another variant, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Logitech G432 and the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. While both headphones are comfortable and have similarly fair build qualities, the G432 are wired gaming headphones with a significantly better overall boom mic performance. They also have a companion app that offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking. However, the G435 are wireless gaming headphones designed for users with smaller heads. They support Bluetooth, which is good if you want to connect them to your smartphone.
The Logitech G432 are better wired gaming headphones than the Astro A10 Gen 2. The Logitech's boom mic makes your voice sound more natural and does a better job of separating it from background noise. They work with a companion app that has a graphic EQ and presets for sound customization. However, the Astro A10 feel well-built, while the Logitech have a plasticky, somewhat cheap feel.
The Logitech G432 are better wired gaming headphones than the Razer Kraken V3 X. The Logitech are more comfortable and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have a graphic EQ and presets available in their companion app, and come with a couple of different audio cables, so you're able to connect via analog or wired USB to PC, PS4, and PS5 with full compatibility. Their boom mic has better noise handling too. You can also use them with Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles with full compatibility via an analog connection. However, the Razer's boom mic has a better recording quality.
The Logitech G432 is slightly better than the Logitech G335. The G432 have a slightly better-balanced sound profile, block out more ambient noise, leak less audio, deliver better overall mic performance. They're compatible with the Logitech G HUB companion software too, which allows you to adjust their audio reproduction with a graphic EQ as well as mic sidetone and virtual surround sound. Meanwhile, the G335 are more comfortable, have a superior control scheme, deliver audio more consistently, and feel better-built.
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