Logitech G533 Wireless Headphones Review

The Logitech G533 look like typical gaming headphones. They have a decently stylish design with big, square ear cups, a large headband, and a two-tone matte and glossy finish that makes them look high-end. However, they're a bit bulky compared to the HyperX Cloud Flight. The mic isn't removable but folds into a dedicated indentation on the left ear cup.

These headphones are comfortable but a bit tight on the head. They have large ear cups that are decently well-padded, and while they're a bit tight, they don't exert too much pressure on your head. Unfortunately, they're a little heavy, and the ear cups are somewhat shallow. The fabric padding, although breathable, isn't the softest on the skin, which may also be fatiguing during long gaming sessions.

Update 09/17/2019: We had previously listed the Logitech G533 as having channel mixing, which they don't have. We also made the text clearer as to what you can do with the controls.

They have disappointing controls. They only have a simple volume dial and a mute-mic button, which is clicky and responsive. The mute-mic button can also be customized as a multi-function button and can be preset using the Logitech G HUB software. If you wish to change the function of the button, you can still flip the mic to mute it. Unfortunately, these headphones don't have controls for mobile support or even changing tracks when directly connected to your PC, which is a bit disappointing.

These headphones have okay breathability. The ear pads trap in some heat, which could cause discomfort if you're gaming for several hours at a time.

Like most gaming headphones such as the Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, the Logitech G533 aren't the most practical to carry around on your person without a bag. They're big, bulky, and don't fold into a more compact format. You also need to have their wireless USB transmitter to use them, which is limiting. They don't come with a carrying case or pouch, either.

These headphones don't come with a carrying case.

The Logitech G533 have a good build quality. The headband is flexible, well-padded, and has a thin metal frame for support. The ear cups are also decently dense and shouldn't break if you accidentally drop them once or twice. Unfortunately, the hinges are a bit loose out-of-the-box and don't feel very sturdy. However, the large ear cups and relatively narrow headband make the hinge the most susceptible weak point of their design in comparison.

The Logitech G533 aren't the most stable. They're bulky and may slip off your ears, even during casual listening sessions, if you tilt your head too far back. They're not made for sports or physical activity. On the upside, the wireless design removes the risk of them getting yanked off your ears because the audio cable is hooked on something.

• Logitech G533 headphones
• USB transmitter
• USB charging cable
• Manual

These headphones have an excited, v-shape sound profile. They deliver a thumpy, boomy bass that helps bring out sound effects in action-packed gameplay. Although a little muddy, they also have a well-balanced mid-range for vocals and lead instruments. Their bright treble helps bring sparkle and detail to sibilants as well. If you prefer a different sound, their companion software offers a graphic EQ.

The Logitech G533 have a sub-par frequency response consistency performance. Their bass delivery varies and a drop in bass can occur if the ear cups aren't flush to your head, such as if you wear glasses or have thick hair. The treble range is also inconsistent. As the overall frequency response depends on the fit, seal, and positioning of these headphones, once you achieve a good overall fit, you should get a more consistent frequency response each time you use them.

The Logitech G533 have good bass accuracy. The entire range's response is very flat, although a bit overemphasized, resulting in a more prominent thump, punch, and boom. Some users may even find it sounds a bit muddy.

Their bass delivery varies significantly across users and is sensitive to the quality of the fit, seal, and whether you wear glasses or have thick hair. The response here represents the average bass response and your experience may vary.

These headphones have great mid accuracy. There's an overemphasis continuing from the bass range that makes mixes sound muddy or cluttered. However, the mid-mids are well-balanced and neutral, resulting in present upper harmonics. The slight dip in the high-mids weakens instruments and vocals a bit, but it shouldn't be too noticeable.

The Logitech G533 have very good treble accuracy. The low-treble is just a little overemphasized, but it results in bright, detailed, and present vocals and lead instruments. There's a bit more of an overemphasis in the mid-treble, though, so sibilants like S and T sounds could be a bit piercing.

Their treble delivery varies noticeably across users. The response here represents the average response, and your experience may vary.

The Logitech G533 have very good peaks and dips performance. There's a small peak in the low-mid which slightly clutters and muddies the mix. A dip in the high-mid makes vocals and lead instruments sound weak and distant. There are also two peaks in the treble range, which make upper harmonics sharp and bright, while sibilants are piercing.

The Logitech G533 have great imaging. The weighted group delay is low and the graph also shows that the entire GD response is below our audibility threshold, ensuring tight bass and transparent treble reproduction. Also, the L/R drivers of our test unit are well-matched in amplitude and phase, meaning that objects (like footsteps) and instruments are located very accurately in the stereo image on these headphones. They're a little mismatched in terms of frequency, which may cause holes in the stereo image at certain frequencies. However, these results are only valid for our unit, and yours may perform differently.

They have a decent passive soundstage. The soundstage sounds large and as if coming from out in front of you. However, it's a little unnatural and it doesn't sound as open as headphones that use an open-back enclosure.

The Logitech G533 have a disappointing virtual soundstage. They support DTS 7.1, and you can even cycle through different presets to find a sound that suits your needs. However, we don't currently test the functionality of this feature.

The weighted harmonic distortion performance of these headphones is good. There are no peaks at a normal listening volume, so audio sounds clean and pure. However, there's a spike in the mid-range at max volume. It can be hard to hear this when listening to real-life content, though.

These are the settings used to test the Logitech G533. Our results are only valid when using these settings.

These headphones have poor noise isolation. They don't have active noise cancelling, and don't isolate any noise in the bass-range like bus or plane engines. They also barely reduce mid-range noise such as office chatter. While they do a slightly better job of cutting down high-pitched noise like the hum of an AC fan, they're not a suitable choice if you game in a noisy environment.

The Logitech G533 have a poor leakage performance. They have a wide band of leakage, so if you're listening to your audio at a high volume, those around you can hear it, even in a moderately noisy environment like an office. For gaming headphones that leak less audio, see the Razer Barracuda X Wireless.

These headphones have a foldable boom microphone.

The Logitech G533's boom microphone has a satisfactory recording quality. Speech sounds very thin and flat. However, you shouldn't have too much of a problem being understood.

The Logitech G533's boom microphone has great noise handling. They can separate your voice from moderately noisy environments. That said, if you're looking for a similarly-performing wireless gaming headset with even better microphone noise handling capability, check out the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless.

The Logitech G533 have a great battery performance. They can last up to 17 hours and have an auto-off timer when there's no audio playing to help conserve battery life. Unfortunately, they take quite a bit of time to charge, but if you're in a pinch you can use them while charging, which is handy.

Logitech G HUB is great companion software. It has a graphic EQ, surround sound effects you can personalize, as well as microphone and volume levels you can set directly from within the software. You can also create interchangeable profiles with saved personal settings and map specific actions to the multipurpose button, though it's not as customizable as the Logitech G933 Wireless' three mappable buttons. On the upside, there's also an auto-off timer option not available on the other Logitech G Series headphones, which is a definite plus. On the downside, even though we didn't experience issues using this software, there have been many user issues regarding Logitech G HUB software, including but not limited to: startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. If you'd like to share your experience using this software with your unit, please leave a comment in the discussions.

The Logitech G533 aren't Bluetooth-compatible.

The Logitech G533 have great non-Bluetooth Wireless connectivity. Using their wireless USB transmitter, they have low audio latency, so they should be suitable for gaming.

These headphones can't be used wired. They come with a USB charging cable and a wireless USB transmitter.

These headphones aren't compatible with the Xbox One.

The Logitech G533 come with a wireless USB dongle.