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Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed: A two-minute review
The Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed clearly has some massive voids to fill. Its predecessor, the Logitech Pro X Lightspeed, may be almost three years old at this point, but Logitech’s done such a great job with it, it’s become iconic with its gorgeous luxe gaming aesthetic and its impressive sound that it’s hard to beat. Makes up.
But Logitech has been nothing but inventive when it comes to its flagship products – and inventive is exactly what you need to be when you’re hoping to improve upon an already amazing release. It rolled up its sleeves not only to refine the already stunning design on the Logitech Pro X Lightspeed, but to improve the insides – or more specifically, the inside of the diaphragm. You know, the part of a speaker driver that’s responsible for converting an electrical audio signal into airwaves to create sound.
Yes that is correct. To grab one of the best gaming headsets of the last 10 years, Logitech went back to its labs and created 90% graphene diaphragm-fitted drivers to give you an even better gaming experience. And its efforts were not in vain.
Still, there’s an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed: Is this gaming headset worth all the effort?
Before I talk about the design. The Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed, as I mentioned, boasts some external improvements compared to its predecessor. Firstly, it’s significantly lighter – 40 grams less to be specific – and more compact, which makes it a lot more travel-friendly. This is a nice perk as I like its overall look which blends elegance with that pro-gamer style and want to take it with me on my travels as a pair of headphones.
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Here’s another addition that lends itself well, the swiveling hinge on each yoke, which lets you flatten the headset to rotate the ear cups (though, like its predecessor, it’s also a fancy Comes with travel pouch). Not to mention that it allows the headset to conform to different head sizes and improve its overall comfort.
Adding to its versatility and travel-friendliness are the detachable 6mm cardioid mic and three different connectivity options. You’re getting Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless with a maximum range of 30 meters as well as Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connectivity.
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In terms of comfort, both the earcups and the headband are still encased in soft-to-touch leatherette. But to give users another option, Logitech throws in a pair of velor earpads that you can easily switch out for leather, especially if you get too hot and sweaty while gaming.
Because it’s lighter, it feels better on my head than my Pro X Lightspeed. Although I’ve also tested lightweight gaming headsets in the past, and Logitech is really touting how lightweight its graphene drivers are, I’m surprised it couldn’t make the actual headset much lighter. As far as clamping force, there is enough for a secure but not very tight fit.
Internally, there’s also a lot of refinement, mainly in the drivers inside the earcups. As I mentioned earlier, Logitech essentially designed its own Pro-G Graphene audio drivers, each with a diaphragm that is 90% graphene by weight. Now, I’m not going to go into the specifics of how exactly this works, but essentially this diaphragm is superior to the mylar diaphragms that most gaming headsets use due to being more rigid and lightweight, which results in the transmission of sound waves. More accurate reproduction occurs. In addition, Logitech has fitted a graphene diaphragm set to Live Edge suspension, which also minimizes distortion.
As a result, you should get a more immersive experience, along with more accurate and more detailed audio. And, in this the Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed succeeds.
The original Logitech Pro X Lightspeed was a pleasure to use but far from neutral. Its bright frequency range with restrained mids and bass is very different from its successor.
While on the warmer side, the Logitech Pro X2 are high on Lightspeed with some in-game elements that are just as detailed as they are on the brighter headphones. even the flickering sounds of manifest objects hogwarts legacy still shine through with clarity although the audio sounds darker overall. Meanwhile, the mids are full without being muddy. However, this changes when surround sound is on (more on that later). Finally, there’s a big low end that’s quite present but well controlled. In cyberpunk 2077There was very little low end information from music to audio signals yet it never overpowered the rest of the audio frequencies.
The soundstage is quite impressive. In stereo mode, the soundstage is already wide with excellent sound imaging. me too cyberpunk 2077, I can clearly hear elements outside even when there’s a lot of ambient noise—like when I’m walking into a bar where the music explodes from the sounds of arcade machines, even though I’m three or four Can identify different sounds coming through TV and radio in the room. Better than that, I’ve been able to place them accurately.
I have mixed feelings about the audio as soon as I turn on DTS X Spatial Sound. While that virtual surround sound makes everything a lot more immersive, especially compared to its predecessor, it doesn’t make the soundstage wider, just more three-dimensional. It also greatly affects the frequency range. In particular, the mids, which are already prominent, become even more pronounced so that you’re hearing a lot of the environmental sounds and score while still hearing all the other elements clearly. It’s not too bad, but, after a while, you might get a slight headache.
DTS X Spatial Sound lends itself surprisingly well to music thanks to its Super Stereo mode. rihanna with both Lift me up and Aoife O’Donovan LorettaTurning that mode on makes me feel like I’m watching a live performance instead of playing something on Spotify at my desk.
Be careful when using these headphones, however, as they tend to have a lot of volume. I find a volume of 70 out of 100 to be more than enough for immersion, and plenty more when the surround sound is on.
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The volume of the mic is also sufficient. While it’s not the crispest sound, losing some definition even for the original Logitech Pro X Lightspeed, it comes through loud and clear. It does a good job of handling moderation as well as reducing background noise. Since this is a Blue-enabled mic, be careful using all the processing available in the G Hub as the mic audio can quickly become distorted. If you decide to dive into the app and use BlueVoice, be fully committed and really fine-tune all the settings.
Coming to the G Hub app, there are a lot of customizations as well as game-specific presets. The Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed already sounds great without customization, but just know that you have things like a five-band EQ, all the surround sound settings, and game presets to play with.
It has a good battery life of up to 50 hours on a single charge. It’s not too bad, but there are certainly longer-lasting headsets out there. If you play for eight hours a day, just get in the habit of charging at the end of every week.
Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed: Price and availability
- How much is it worth? $249 / €269 (approximately AU$375)
- When is it available? Available now
- Where can you get it? Available in US, UK and Australia
At $249 / €269 (about AU$375), the Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed is more expensive than many gaming headsets available on the market. It’s also more expensive than the Logitech Pro X Lightspeed, which is kind of disappointing because I was expecting it to be around the same price.
However, compared to the best wireless gaming headsets on the market, it sits comfortably in the middle range. There are plenty of pricey options like the Audeze Maxwell, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and turtle beach stealth pro,
there are cheaper options like Corsair HS55 Wireless And this Corsair HS80 RGB USB,
However, with its new drivers, great sound stage and imaging, and comfortable fit, not to mention all the features packed into the app, it’s worthy of a conversation with the more premium headsets on that list, meaning you There really are a great value to be found here.
Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed: Specs
| Interface: | 2.4GHz Lightspeed Wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm Wired |
| Platform: | PC, Mac, PlayStation or Xbox, Switch, Mobile |
| Mike: | detachable 6mm cardioid mic |
| surround sound: | DTS Headphone: X 2.0 |
| weight: | 345 g (12.16 oz) |
Should you buy the Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed?
| worth | It is not very expensive and you are getting a lot of features as well as detailed and immersive audio. | 4 / 5 |
| design | It improves upon the luxe-gaming design of the original, making it lighter, more portable, and more comfortable to wear. | 5 / 5 |
| Display | The spacious soundstage along with the detailed highs, rich mids and big bass make this an excellent headset for gaming and listening to music. | 4.5 / 5 |
| average rating | A successful follow-up to the hugely popular gaming headset, it’s even better than the original. | 4.5 / 5 |
Buy it if…
Don’t buy it if…
Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed: Also Consider
| logitech pro x2 lightspeed | steel series arctic nova pro wireless | audez penrose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| worth: | $249 / €269 (approximately AU$375) | $349 / £329 / AU$649 | $299 / £299 / AU$399 |
| Interface: | 2.4GHz Lightspeed Wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm Wired | Low Latency 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm | 2.4GHz Wireless (16bit/48kHz), Bluetooth, 3.5mm |
| Platform: | PC, Mac, PlayStation or Xbox, Switch, Mobile | PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Mobile, Nintendo Switch | Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, Mac, Mobile |
| Mike: | detachable 6mm cardioid mic | ClearCast Gen 2 bidirectional noise-canceling mic | detachable broadcast quality mic |
| surround sound: | DTS Headphone: X 2.0 | 360 spatial audio for pc via sonar | not specified |
| weight: | 12.16 oz (345 g) | 11.8oz (336g) | 11.3oz (320g) |
How I tested the Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed
- spent a few days testing it
- It is used for gaming, streaming and listening to music
- Tested it with various games, songs and movies
I used the Logitech Pro X2 Lightspeed as my gaming headset for a few days, using it as my main headset for gaming, listening to music, and making video calls at work.
In addition to using it with games like cyberpunk 2077And hogwarts legacyi also used it to listen to songs like rihanna Lift me up and Aoife O’Donovan Loretta.
I’ve been testing, reviewing, and using gaming headsets for years, both as a freelance tech journalist and now as one of the computing editors at TechRadar. My years of experience along with my discerning audio taste make me qualified to try and test these devices for you.
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