Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed review: stylish, wireless

When Logitech launched the sleekly designed G Pro X headphones last year, the editor had been praying for a wireless version, and Logitech seemed to have listened to the editor’s comments and had launched the wireless version of the G Pro X Lightspeed earlier. It basically retains the look and function of the wired version of the G Pro X, but has a built-in sound card and converts to a 2.4GHz connection with a USB receiver.

Compared to the wired version, what is the difference between the wireless version? Let’s take a look together!

External

G Pro X Lightspeed is exactly the same as the wired version from most angles, including matte black plastic earmuffs, concentric brushed metal patches, Y-shaped aluminum brackets, flexible coils, and Headphones and leather headbands are back on Lightspeed . The feel of wearing the Lightspeed is also very similar to that of the wired version: although it is a little heavier, the head beam still provides enough support and the strength to lock the head is still comfortable, not too wide or too narrow. .

Of course, the difference in Lightspeed is mainly on the back of the left earmuff, where there are many buttons and controls exclusive to the wireless version. From top to bottom are the microphone switch, volume knob, switch and USB-C socket for charging. This microphone switch is two-stage push type, I think the positioning of the switch is a bit subtle, because sometimes it is accidentally pressed when putting on or taking off the headphones. The G Pro X Lightspeed will beep when you press it, but sometimes if you accidentally press it after the headset is removed, there’s no way to know. The volume knob is directly linked to the operating system’s master volume control. However, it’s a shame that the G Pro X Lightspeed doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack so it can be temporarily used as a passive wired headset.

The microphone of G Pro X Lightspeed is the same as the wired version, it is detachable, so you can use it as a headset. As for the wireless receiver, it’s quite large and has a USB-A connector, making it more suitable for desktop rather than laptop use. The receiver has the only green LED, when it searches for a signal from the headset it will flash green, after connecting it will stay green.

Other package contents include a USB-A to USB-C charging cable (for charging only, cannot be wired), a set of fabric spare headphones and a headphone carrying bag, Basically the same as the complete package of the wired version of G Pro X.

Software and performance

Regardless of whether it’s wireless, the G Pro X Lightspeed is the same as the wired version in other respects. This means that its 50mm PRO-G monomer also tends to emphasize the midrange in the balance of sound quality, while being weaker in the high and low frequencies. This means that when listening to the songs, the voices and instruments will be more prominent, while the bass and treble ends will not be particularly emphasized. In games, especially for multi-person voices, such a setup can make the dialogue stand out above the game sound. It should be a better choice for G Pro X gaming headset placement, but as a headset for listening to music, it’s slightly more inappropriate.

Since the G Pro X’s sound card is integrated directly into the headphones, provided Logitech’s G Hub software is installed, you can enable DTS Headphone 2.0’s virtual surround sound as well as control the high and low bass balance and equalizer. This system can simulate 7.1-channel output effect on a two-channel earphone, using the physical time difference of the sound wave arrival time, the sound wave reflection deformation and psychological clues to produce the part rear left, left, front left, center, There are seven virtual positions: front right, rear right, rear right and bottom. DTS Headhpone 2.0’s technology can actually produce a false picture of space, but at the same time it will also greatly reduce the clarity of the sound and make the sound quality more confusing. If you’re playing games, which originally support multi-channel, it’s good to use, but if you’re watching movies and other situations, I think it’s best to enjoy two-channel stereo.

As for the microphone, the G Pro X Lightspeed is also equipped with the Blue Vo software function! Ce, with a voice specific equalizer, high pass filter, noise reducer, expander, hiss canceller, compressor and limiter. Wait. Each function has a little hint, you can check its purpose, the software also comes with a small recorder, which allows you to record a short voice and continue playback. While listening to your recorded voice, you can experiment with these functions one by one until you find the setting you like, or you can directly apply the pre-prepared settings, as well as strong or weak adjustments for the high and low bass and In addition to the effects. of analog radio stations, Logitech takes full advantage of collaboration with e-sports teams, adding preferences from TSM, G2 and other e-sports players in the presets for reference. However, just like when reviewing the G Pro X earlier, the editor still believes these adjustments are more applicable to local video recording or live broadcast only and not necessarily suitable for network conversations that will suffer a lot of compression and warping.

As for the unique part of the wireless headset, G Pro X Lightspeed on connection shows Logitech’s strong connectivity. There is no place in my house of about 25 square meters that cannot receive a clear signal. Basically, it has to go through with it. The communication will only be interrupted after exiting the gate and entering the elevator, which is similar to the previous G533. Regarding the usage time, the official figure is “continuous use longer than 20 hours”, but the editor belongs to the type of headphones that cannot be worn for a long time, so it is taken off for a while every time which is worn over a period of time. Basically, the publisher’s own estimate is around three hours of use per day, and a low battery warning appeared on the last day of nearly a week, so Logitech’s estimate should be pretty accurate.

Conclusion

After adding a wireless connection and saving a long piece of stuff to drag behind the host computer, the G Pro X Lightspeed is already close enough to the best gaming headset in the editor’s eyes. To be fair, if a 3.5mm headphone jack is missing, it will lose some flexibility of use and, in conditions of relatively heavy use, it will still need to be recharged, but overall there are no major flaws.

The only thing that makes people hesitate is probably the price. Compared to the NT $ 3,990 price of the wired version of Pro X, the Pro X Lightspeed jumped to NT $ 6,690 (the current Hong Kong special price of HK $ 1,499). Even with the wireless blessing, this is considered a high-end price among gaming headsets. Logitech’s new G733 has most of the same specs and features as the Pro X Lightspeed, but the price is much cheaper. The price difference depends on how much you like the design and build of the Pro X.