I have a terrible track record when it comes to wireless headphones. Being the picky, ogre-headed fool that I am, almost everything was either too tight, too much energy, or it had a terrible buzz caused by signal interference. As a result, I tend to keep all my peripherals tight, chained to my desk like an RGB luddite.
This makes the fact that the Logitech G735 all the more shocking. I expected that a wireless headset designed to “include smaller head sizes” would be a big mush from every problem my melon head has ever had. Nevertheless, the slick design and impressive array of features has dragged me into the wireless era.
Despite being designed for smaller heads, this “one-size-fits-all” headset expands to impressive sizes to fit any noggin. With few clunky hinges or unnecessary straps, it feels secure and sturdy even when stretched, but can condense to a size small enough to fit someone of less Orc-esque size.
The lack of unnecessary support or padding makes for a headband that feels a little hard the first time you put it on, as the narrow frame puts a disturbing amount of pressure on the top of your head. However, after two weeks of wearing it, it feels just as natural as any wider, softer headband, but without all the extra flaws, those designs tend to roll in.
The cups themselves are slippery as hell. While it has the usual gamer RGB lighting that any peripheral ever needs, it manages to do it in a tasteful way – no flashy flashes, just a neat ring of light around the ears to signal everything from the battery’s longevity. battery to the connection status . While I’m not sure the Logitech-branded cups pass the “would I wear this in public” test, they’re definitely more on the tasteful end of the chic-to-gamer spectrum.
It’s not just pretty lights that make this thing special, though. The real magic is in the multi-input functionality. You can plug multiple devices into the headphones at once, meaning you can listen to both your computer and console via the wireless USB dongle and pair it with any other device via Bluetooth and receive input from them at the same time. While it’s tempting to watch TikTok videos while I’m at work, I’ve been a good boy and have mostly used it to play via Bluetooth on my Steam Deck while also watching YouTube videos on my PC. Outside working hours of course.
Unfortunately, despite all the impressive design choices and the fact that a trillion devices can be input simultaneously, the actual sound reproduction leaves something to be desired. It’s nice and clear and free of the usual signal interference I’ve had with every other wireless headset, but it’s a bit heavy on the bass. Adjusting the levels through the G Hub doesn’t do much to correct it, except for the muddy mids. It’s not overly blatant – I quickly adapted to the bass, and for thumping genres like FPS it’ll feel impressively punchy, but it’s also not quite up to par with Logitech’s Pro headset.
The detachable microphone is also not much. The placement is somewhat clunky, and the limited flexibility in the mic itself makes it stick out and obstruct your peripheral view – something you don’t want if you’re trying to focus on avoiding that pesky Finn player’s spinning pocket. The audio quality is fine – barely podcast quality, but good enough for calls. Since this is from a leading name like Logitech, and we’re in a world where small mics like the ModMic can provide crystal clear sound quality for the same size as the G735’s, good might not be good enough.
The bigger problem is sound leakage. If you’re listening in a room with other people (or even in the room, in my case), chances are they can hear every word of your music or show. As mentioned, the ‘would I wear this on the bus’ test is a good benchmark for gaming headphones, and this is another area where the G735 fails.
However, those shortcomings are very minor. The Logitech G735 is packed with features and smart design choices that make it a comfortable, flexible and powerful headset whether you’re petite and graceful or Shrek’s less handsome cousin like me. With long battery life (I didn’t charge it for days despite wearing it for whole shifts) to top it all off, this should be a serious contender for your next gaming headset, no matter how tall you are.
An example was provided by Logitech for the purpose of this review.
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