Gaming headset review highlights performance and design

The Logitech G PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED has become a new personal reference among gaming headsets used over the past several weeks. Its main strength lies in its simplicity: it is sufficient to plug it in to immediately enjoy all its qualities, without going through a more or less long phase of configuration and optimization.

High-end features and connectivity options

With the G PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED, Logitech offers its new high-end gaming headset aimed at demanding players, seeking audio performance and good communication, with a model ready for use as soon as possible. It features 50 mm PRO-G Graphene transducers, a 48 kHz wideband microphone and three connectivity options: the LIGHTSPEED receiver, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm jack.

Design and comfort

Upon unboxing, the headset gives an excellent impression. Its finishes are among the most successful encountered on a gaming headset. The metallic-looking surfaces, the chrome G logo and the various construction elements compose an elegant ensemble, without multiplying visual artifices.

Weight and usability

At a little more than 350 grams, the G PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED is certainly not among the lightest headsets. Its weight is felt when installing it on the head, but its distribution remains convincing and ultimately causes no particular discomfort, even after long sessions.

Audio performance and setup

The installation of the headset on a PC presents no difficulty. Once the LIGHTSPEED receiver is connected, Windows immediately recognizes the device and Logitech G HUB gives access to the different parameters. Several audio profiles are offered, with settings oriented towards bass, details or a more neutral reproduction.

Microphone quality and use cases

The microphone is the most impressive element of this model. Logitech highlights a wideband capture and this ambition is immediately evident upon listening. Without changing any parameter, the voice appears clear, present and particularly natural. The rendering faithfully reproduces the usual timbre of the voice, without this sensation of artificial transformation or muffled voice that can produce some gaming headset microphones.

Voice feedback and software features

The voice feedback, also known as voice feedback, however deserves particular attention. This function allows hearing one's own voice in the headset, avoiding, for example, speaking too loudly during a match. However, an unusual behavior is noticed: several times, the voice feedback disappears completely while its setting remains well activated in G HUB or in the mobile application.

Mobile app and battery life

The G PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED also works with a mobile application called Logitech G Mobile. After an initial Bluetooth pairing on a smartphone, the application detects the headset directly and allows access to the main settings, both for audio reproduction and for the microphone. The autonomy announced by the manufacturer is "up to 70 hours", depending on several factors. Concerning the user, about 60 hours of use on a single charge was reached, which is particularly satisfactory.