Introduction
Logitech has simply launched its high-end Pro X headset in a wi-fi model, this is a chance for us to check this new mannequin and see if the contract is fulfilled for this new iteration of an already acclaimed gaming headset.
Offered at a somewhat excessive value of 199 euros, the helmet gamer Logitech Pro X Wireless has the identical traits because the wired model and subsequently provides wi-fi connectivity primarily based on expertise Lightspeed already seen on the G915 that we examined a number of months in the past.
It subsequently presents the identical design and the identical options because the Pro X, with using BLUE VO! CE applied sciences specifically to enhance the sound replica of the microphone. We can even have a cushty autonomy of 24 hours earlier than having to cost the headset.
A gorgeous and comfy helmet
In phrases of design, nearly nothing has modified in comparison with the wire mannequin. The Pro X Wireless thus presents a design much like that of HyperX headsets with a sliding steel headband which maintains the ear cups thanks to 2 articulated fasteners to adapt the headset to the form of the cranium.
Baymax appears to love it… // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
This arch is roofed on its higher half by a sewn imitation leather-based which merely shows the phrase “Pro” on the prime. The decrease half, involved with the cranium, is lined with a reasonably dense foam. Comfort will subsequently be important on this level with a helmet that is still very nice to put on, even throughout lengthy gaming periods.
The notched and sliding system which permits the adjustment of the helmet would have benefited from being a bit extra fluid, as a result of even when these notches are nicely marked, dealing with shouldn’t be at all times very simple. Logitech has stored the seen “spring” cables that give the headphones a bit appeal and don’t hinder their use.
The steel arch and its sliding system // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
The ear cups characteristic a gentle, all-black plastic that provides the headset a really prime quality look. They additionally provide two steel rings (or falsely steel, laborious to say) which deliver a easy and efficient contact to a design that already was. We won’t dwell right here on the best atrium which has no button or any connection.
It is subsequently on the left atrium that every part occurs and that we will work together with the Pro X Wireless. First of all, there’s a USB type-C connector for charging in addition to a change to energy on the headphones. The quantity adjustment wheel takes place above and presents a really nice and barely resistant contact, which avoids inadvertent actuation. Finally, the final button will mute the microphone.
The microphone, the truth is, has a devoted jack connector on the entrance of the headset. It is supplied with a form reminiscence pole which permits a sure freedom in its placement. Note that Logitech is teaming right here once more with a windshield that can restrict the consequences of blast.
On the consolation aspect, we admire the adequate flexibility of the headscarf which prevents the helmet from compressing the pinnacle and ears an excessive amount of. Combined with the padded and pretty large pavilions, we profit from a helmet which is usually nice to put on and which doesn’t trigger extreme fatigue or discomfort, even throughout a number of hours of use. Only a slight feeling of heat will be felt with the imitation leather-based pads.
Logitech Pro X Wireless
Note that the helmet will adapt appropriately to probably the most imposing cranial containers in addition to to spectacle wearers. This wi-fi model is then again a bit chubby with a complete weight of 370 grams which fortuitously doesn’t really feel an excessive amount of in use.
The helmet and its full packaging // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
The Pro X Wireless doesn’t arrive alone in its field since it’s accompanied by a bundle somewhat full. In addition to the dongle wi-fi and the devoted USB cable for charging, the headset additionally comes with an extra set of material pads, in addition to a small carrying case.
G Hub: a really complete pilot
On the performance aspect, the Pro X Wireless should depend on the Logitech G Hub software program suite. The headphones are straight detected there as quickly because the dongle wi-fi is linked to our machine. An replace might probably be proposed.
The device leaves us the potential for managing the quantity of the bass in addition to the treble with the addition of the potential for activating an equalizer outfitted with some presets. You also can configure the quantity of the headphones and the microphone in addition to activate the audio suggestions of the latter within the ear cups of the Pro X.
A second menu is completely devoted to the headset microphone, which embeds the applied sciences of the Blue model, lately acquired by Logitech. It can also be undoubtedly probably the most full device that we now have been given to check relating to the administration of the microphone. High move filter, noise discount, noise gate, compressor … so many settings that can converse to the streamers and podcasters.
This similar interface additionally has presets which are presupposed to approximate the voice results utilized in sure conditions and even by sure gamers and streamers. Significant bonus in our opinion: the potential for recording your voice straight throughout the pilot to see the consequences of the assorted settings utilized. Is that an excessive amount of for a easy headset gaming? Possible, however is it actually an issue?
Finally, there’s a tab devoted to the administration of the DTS: Headphone: X digital spatialization. Unlike most rivals, Logitech presents a separate setting right here for multichannel sources and stereo sources. In addition, we profit from an impartial adjustment of every of the digital channels with a purpose to adapt the set to the tastes of every (a reasonably necessary level for the next, you will note).
Getting again to the headset itself, it has a somewhat welcome auto-standby characteristic that can flip the headset off when not in use for a very long time (customizable within the pilot). Unfortunately, we discover right here a somewhat irritating drawback which forces the headset to be switched off (by way of the devoted change), then to show it on once more to have the ability to use it once more after going to standby.
Finally, by way of autonomy, the Pro X Wireless stays in the usual with an introduced autonomy of 24 hours. If it’s troublesome to measure this worth exactly in apply, the headphones can be utilized for roughly 3 days earlier than needing to be recharged.
Convincing audio efficiency
In phrases of audio, right here we’ll belief the 50 mm transducers that Logitech was already utilizing on the wired model of the Pro X. The recipe continues to be very convincing with a qualitative and somewhat balanced sound efficiency. We make the most of assertive and well-defined low frequencies, however which don’t suffocate the remainder of the spectrum. The headphones additionally give satisfaction of place to the midrange and treble that are additionally nicely transcribed.
The Pro X Wireless is supplied with 50 mm transducers // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
In musical listening, all musical types will profit from a globally devoted rendering offered you don’t push the quantity too excessive, in any other case you’ll lose definition. In any case, for the well being of your ears, we will solely suggest that you just keep away from.
The Pro X presents an accurate stereophony which permits a good identification of the origin of the sounds in play. In play exactly, the headset additionally delivers exemplary performances permitting to understand at their true “worth” the photographs and explosions of your Favorite FPS. The activation of digital spatialization brings a not insignificant generosity to the sound stage and makes it doable to mission your self much more into it.
Unfortunately, the atria don’t rotate // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
It can also be right here that the impartial EQs of the G Hub pilot tackle their full that means, as a result of on a recreation like Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare, the bass is much too outstanding as soon as the DTS: Headphone: X is activated. It will subsequently be essential to adapt its operation to your preferences. We then take pleasure in a frankly attention-grabbing audio immersion and on the peak of different options accessible in the marketplace.
Before shifting on to microphone efficiency, it is necessary to level out that the headset’s wi-fi connectivity confirmed no weaknesses throughout our testing. Logitech’s “Lightspeed” expertise is now nicely confirmed and the model publicizes a spread of round 15 meters. For our half, we had been in a position to transfer across the adjoining rooms to our workplace with none disconnection.
The microphone advantages from the Blue Voice enhancements // Source: Edouard Patout for Frandroid
As for the built-in microphone, regardless of all of the options on provide, it is troublesome to work wonders with such a small capacitor. The built-in microphone continues to be a lot superior to what we’re used to discovering on this sort of fashions. If the enhancements supplied by the G Hub are a bit gadget, they however enable to deliver a bit presence to the voice, which isn’t to displease us. We remorse then again a robust sensitivity to the breaths that the small windshield has a tough time limiting.
Rather than explaining to you size and breadth how we felt on this microphone, listed below are some sound clips recorded with the Pro X. The first was accomplished with the default microphone settings whereas the next ones had been captured with some results. supplied by the Blue Voice “enhancements”.
Raw sound, no enhancements
Blue Voice activated, preset “Broadcaster 1”
Blue Voice activated, “Low voice – loud” preset
Logitech Pro X Wireless headset pricing and availability
The Logitech Pro X Wireless headset is accessible on the really helpful value of 199 euros.