The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are low-cost gaming headphones designed for younger users, though they'll still fit most adult heads. They have an adjustable volume limiter that can switch between 85 or 100 dB settings to help you protect your hearing. While they support Bluetooth and come with a proprietary wireless dongle, some users have noted issues connecting the headphones via their dongle and updating them to the latest firmware.
Our Verdict
The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED are very good for neutral sound. There's a touch of extra warm bass for a full-bodied sound. Voices and instruments are also accurately reproduced, though sibilants feel dull. Unfortunately, they're prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, meaning you need to take the time to adjust their fit, seal, and positioning each time you use them to get consistent sound delivery. They also lack customization features like an EQ or presets.
- Lightweight and comfortable design.
- Very good battery performance.
- No EQ.
The Logitech G435 are mediocre for commuting and travel. They're comfortable, lightweight, and last nearly 20 hours on a single charge. However, they lack active noise cancelling (ANC) and can't passively block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They also don't fold into a more compact size, meaning they'll take up space in your bag when transporting them. They also don't have controls to answer and end calls, which limits their ease of use.
- Lightweight and comfortable design.
- Very good battery performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Not very portable.
The Logitech G435 are fair for sports and fitness, although they're not designed for this purpose. They're meant for stationary activities, like gaming indoors. As such, they're likely to move around with moderate movement, if not fall off entirely during intense exercise. Fortunately, they're very light on your head and comfortable, so you won't experience any fatigue if you're listening to music while jogging on a treadmill.
- Lightweight and comfortable design.
- Not very portable.
The Logitech G435 are just okay for office use. These headphones have a lightweight and comfortable fit and last nearly 20 hours on a single charge. However, they don't block out much mid-range office-type noise, like ambient chatter, and they leak audio at high volumes, likely disturbing coworkers nearby.
- Lightweight and comfortable design.
- Very good battery performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Not very portable.
The Logitech G435 are decent for wireless gaming. They have a comfortable fit, last nearly 20 hours on a single charge, and their integrated mic offers reasonable overall performance. They have low latency when connected via the USB dongle. However, they lack sound customization features like an EQ or presets.
- Lightweight and comfortable design.
- Very good battery performance.
- Alright recording quality.
- No EQ.
- No multi-device pairing.
The Logitech G435 are wireless gaming headphones, and you can't use them wired.
The Logitech G435 are mediocre for phone calls. Their integrated mic can capture your voice clearly. However, the mic struggles to separate your voice from moderate ambient noise, so you're likely to have trouble being heard when calling from a busy street. The headphones also don't block out much ambient sound, so it's harder to clearly hear your phone call while out and about.
- Alright recording quality.
- Poor noise isolation.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 16, 2024: We added a reference to the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless in the Recording Quality box.
- Updated Jul 16, 2024: We confirmed that these headphones use Bluetooth 5.1 and updated their Bluetooth Connection appropriately.
- Updated Nov 02, 2023: The following test groups have been updated following TB 1.6: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
- Updated Nov 02, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection, Bluetooth Connection, and Wireless Connection (Dongle). We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
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The Logitech G435 are cheap wireless gaming headphones. They suit smaller heads best, and like most headphones designed for younger users, like the Puro JuniorJams Wireless, they have a volume limiter that you can set to 85 or 100 dB, which helps protect your hearing. However, for gaming headphones, they don't offer much in terms of extra features. They support Dolby Atmos, which creates a virtual soundstage to help games feel more immersive, but you need to buy a license for this separately. They support Window Sonic Spatial Audio, which is free to use.
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The Razer Barracuda X Wireless 2021 are better wireless gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. The Razer are better built, have a better mic performance, and longer continuous battery life. You can also use them passively or while charging, which is handy in a pinch. However, the Logitech are significantly lighter, have a smaller fit and more neutral sound profile, and support Bluetooth, though they don't support multi-device pairing.
The Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. While both headphones are lightweight and comfortable, the G535 are better built and have a longer-lasting continuous battery life, and their boom mic has better noise handling. They're also compatible with Logitech G HUB software, which offers a graphic EQ plus presets to help you customize their sound to your liking. However, the G435 support Bluetooth, so you can connect them to your smartphone.
The Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. The G733 feel better built, have a boom mic that performs better overall, and can be used while charging. Their companion software also allows you to customize their sound to your liking using a graphic EQ and presets. However, the G435 fit smaller heads better and have a significantly lighter design. They support Bluetooth as well as come with a proprietary wireless dongle, although you can't use them both simultaneously.
The Logitech G335 and the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer either one. The G335 are wired headphones that are more comfortable, better-built, and have more consistent audio delivery. Their boom mic also offers better overall performance. However, the G435 are wireless gaming headphones designed for users with smaller heads. They have under 20 hours of continuous battery life and a more neutral sound profile. They also support Bluetooth, which is nice if you want to connect them to your smartphone.
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