Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Headphones Review

The Logitech G535 look similar to other headphones in the LIGHTSPEED lineup with rectangular ear cups and a mostly black plastic frame. Like the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, they have a ski-band headband design with a reversible fabric strap. One side of the strap is mostly blue, and the other side is mostly purple. That said, the headphones only come in one color: 'Black'.

The Logitech G535 have a comfortable fit. They're fairly light, the ski band headband design distributes weight well, and they don't clamp onto your ears too tightly. You can also adjust the hinges to help accommodate larger heads. However, the ear cups have a limited range of motion, and the headphones themselves are a bit big, so they may not fit you well if you have a small head. In addition, the headband strap has a limited range of adjustment, as there are only two settings that you can use to tweak its height.

The Logitech G535 have sub-par controls. They're very simple in design and lack call and music-related controls like play and pause. That said, the controls are still easy to use. There's an on/off button, mic mute when you flip the boom mic upwards, and an infinite volume wheel that beeps once you've reached max volume. However, there isn't any feedback to let you know when you reach the minimum volume, and the wheel is very sensitive, so you can accidentally change the volume if you brush your hand against it.

These headphones aren't very portable, which is normal for gaming headphones. Unfortunately, although they don't weigh too much, they have a bulky design that can't fold or swivel to reduce their footprint. You also need to bring their wireless USB dongle with you to use them.

The Logitech G535 have a decent build quality. They're mostly made of lightweight plastic with a cloth headband strap and a silicone-like flexible mic. While they feel like they should survive a couple of accidental drops without taking too much damage, the middle of the headband and the yokes seem like weak points of the build.

The Logitech G535 are reasonably stable. They shouldn't move around while you're gaming at your desk or couch. However, since they're not for physical activity, even small head shakes can make the headphones move around your head. That said, their wireless design eliminates the chance of the audio cable snagging on something and pulling them off of your head.

• Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Headset
• Wireless USB dongle
• USB-A to USB-C charging cable
• Logitech sticker
• User documentations

The Logitech G535 have a fairly neutral and well-balanced sound profile. Although they lack a bit of thumpy low-bass, they have a touch of extra boom to help emphasize sound effects like footsteps. Vocals and lead instruments are still clear, making them suitable for dialogue and soundtracks.

Note: There have been reports that these headphones don't get very loud. We also experienced issues getting our unit to reach 100dB, which we don't experience with other Logitech headphones. A user was also concerned that installing G HUB lowered the headset's volume and possibly changed the frequency response. When we ran a pass with the same seating without the software installed and with it installed, we noticed that the sound level decreased by 5.6 dBA. That said, both frequency responses are quite well-matched, and while there's a very slight deviation in the mid-bass range, it's minimal, and you'll notice the difference in sound level more.

The Logitech G535 have passable frequency response consistency. Their audio delivery depends on the fit, seal, and positioning of the headphones on your head. If you have thick hair or glasses, you may notice a small drop in bass as these features can break the ear cups' seal.

The bass accuracy is great. Although the low-bass is very underemphasized and mixes lack thump and rumble, the mid and high-bass are overemphasized. As a result, mixes have a bit of extra punch, body, and boom. However, this doesn't overwhelm vocals or lead instruments too much.

The Logitech G535 have excellent mid accuracy. The range is fairly neutral and flat. The low-mid is a bit underemphasized, so mixes sound a bit thin. While vocals and lead instruments are slightly nudged to the back of your mix, they still sound clear and detailed.

These headphones have very good treble accuracy. The range is slightly underemphasized, so the upper harmonics of vocals and lead instruments are slightly veiled, while sibilants like hi-hats are a bit dull.

The Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED's peaks and dips performance is good. A large peak in the bass range adds extra boom and punch while a dip in the low-mid thins out your mix. The right driver has a peak between the high-mid and low-treble, making vocals and lead instruments a bit harsh. Another peak in the mid-treble affects both drivers and makes sibilants like cymbals piercing.

The imaging performance is great. The group delay falls below the audibility threshold, resulting in tight bass and transparent treble reproduction. The L/R drivers are also well-matched in amplitude, which helps balance the stereo image. However, there's some mismatch present in phase and frequency response. The mid-range sounds like it's slightly centered to the left, and it can be noticeable with real-life content. That said, imaging can vary across units and can indicate a manufacturer's quality control and ergonomics.

The Logitech G535's passive soundstage performance is decent. Although they have a closed-back design, their passive soundstage still seems open, natural, and wide. Sound is perceived as coming from speakers placed in the room around you rather than from inside your head.

These headphones are compatible with Window Sonic Spatial Audio, PS5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, and Dolby Atmos. However, you need a license to use Dolby Atmos.

The weighted harmonic distortion performance is very good. Although there's a small peak in the low-treble, it can be hard to hear with real-life content. That said, the rest of the frequency response falls within acceptable limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

These are the settings used to test the Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED. Our results are only valid when used in this configuration.

The Logitech G535 have terrible noise isolation. Although they have a closed-back design, they can't block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines or ambient chatter. They can cut down the high-pitched hum of an AC unit, though.

Note: These headphones have a 'Noise Removal' toggle in their companion software. However, it's unclear what this feature does. There isn't a difference in noise isolation when this feature is on or off.

The leakage performance is sub-par. Leakage is mostly concentrated between the mid to treble range, which sounds somewhat full-bodied. As a result, if you're listening to audio at high volumes, others around you can hear it, even in noisier environments like an office.

The Logitech G535's boom mic has a fair recording quality. Your voice sounds natural and clear. However, it also lacks a lot of body.

The boom mic's noise handling performance is decent. The mic can separate your voice from background noise well. Even when there's loud noise like traffic from an open window, your voice still sounds clear.

Note: These headphones have a 'Noise Removal' toggle in their companion software. However, it's unclear what this feature does. There isn't a difference in noise handling when this feature is on or off.

The Logitech G535 have an excellent battery performance. They're advertised to last 33 hours continuously, and we measured just a bit over this. They also have an adjustable auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when you're not using them. While you can still receive audio while charging, they don't have an AUX port, so you can't use them passively.

These headphones are compatible with the Logitech G HUB software. It's compatible with both Windows and macOS, although the macOS version doesn't have EQ presets or the 10-band EQ. That said, if you're using the Windows version, you can access bass and treble adjustments, a 10-band graphic EQ with different presets, and even create your own presets. You can also adjust the sidetone level and mic level. There's a 'Noise Removal' toggle, but it doesn't make a difference in noise isolation or noise handling when on or off. However, there have been user reports of various problems trying to use the Logitech G HUB software. This includes but isn't limited to startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. Even though we didn't encounter issues with this software, if you'd like to share your experiences, let us know in the discussions.

The Logitech G535 have great non-Bluetooth wireless connectivity. They have much lower latency than the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, ensuring your audio and visuals stay in sync while gaming.

These headphones come with a USB-A to USB-C cable to recharge them. However, they lack an AUX port and don't support an analog connection.

The Logitech G535 are fully compatible with PCs via their wireless USB dongle.

You can connect these headphones with your PS4 or PS5 by using their wireless USB dongle for full audio and mic compatibility.

These headphones come with a wireless USB-A dongle that works on PlayStation and PC consoles with full audio and mic compatibility.