Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset

My first comment is these are an incredible headset but are not Bluetooth. They require the supplied dongle in order to operate. It seems everything labeled wireless is Bluetooth these days so made an assumption that I'd somehow also be able to use these on my phone (I tried an OTG adapter out of curiosity but was a no go on my phone). Overall though, the G533 headset delivers great sound and clear voice through the microphone. I'm very pleased with these and have been comparing them with the Astro A10 wired headset that I've been using. This one definitely gets the highs right and sounds much cleaner with a tight low end. It boasts 7.1 surround and am a skeptic on headsets which claim to be surround as you only have two drivers. But after listening to the sample file included in the setup, it's pretty incredible. It's a truly convincing surround experience and you really need to hear it to appreciate it. Microphone also delivered well on clarity and works great for gaming. Make sure you install the Logitech G Hub to take full advantage of this headset. It lets you control just about every aspect of the headset even letting you control the volume on each of the surround channels individually. It's sorta funny, as all the volume numbers go to 11! That's one louder than 10! The hub also allows you to control room, stereo mode, and a ten band EQ to get the sound just as you'd like it and save presets to switch between settings at any time. There is also a smooth digital volume control wheel and a single button on the headset perfectly placed for your left hand thumb which by default mutes the microphone but through the software can be reprogrammed to do just about anything from audio controls, commands, macros, discord actions, or keys. I particularly loved this as I wanted to listen to music around my place and was easily able to reprogram it to advance to the next track. The volume and microphone both give unique audible indicators when increases/engaged or decreased/disengaged. Microphone also has an LED indicator when muted. Headset is highly serviceable. Battery is easy to access and replaceable so you don't have to wait for a recharge and you won't be throwing these out because the battery has gone bad. Additional batteries look to be available for about $15-20. The battery last a long time (15 hours) so unless you forget to charge these, you probably would be fine with the stock battery. Headset ear pads can also be removed to let you clean them if they get gunky. Definitely a well thought out premium headset with great sound and lots of additional features. No hesitation on recommending these.

I have long wanted a headset that would allow me to listen to music at the same time as I used speech-to-text. When I saw this headset, I knew it was my best chance of making it happen. I just tested it, and it works great! The music is contained within the padded headphones, so it doesn't interfere with the program's ability to pick up my speech. (While I do play games, none of them are multiplayer. Therefore, the speech-to-text program was also my best bet for testing whether I would be understood.) Incoming sound quality is good. I'd rate it as just slightly lower than my (upgraded) computer speakers. The slight downgrade of raw sound quality is made up for by the way the headset dampens other, unwanted noise from the rest of the house. The physical characteristics of the headset are very good, but I note that the set is just heavy enough to ride down on my head a little. This puts some pressure from the headband on the crown of my head, and that could get old after several hours, especially with short hair. The earpiece foam is quite soft and comfortable, though. This headset has several shiny bits, all of which are covered with protective plastic. It was slightly annoying to get all of the plastic off, because some of it is stuck down very strongly. Also, the instructions are a bit of a joke. Fortunately, it's easy enough to figure out what to do on your own. About the only real downside is that it appears to be impossible to use the charging cord for actual headphone operation, and it might not be a downside for you. I don't have two empty USB slots, so I can't charge and listen at the same time. That wouldn't be a problem if these could run as a "corded" headset during charging.

I love these headphones! The surround sound is terrific, I feel completely immersed in the movie, game or music, I'm watching or listening too. They have great range, I can walk all over my apartment without getting disconnected. They are very comfortable, can definitely wear it all day. The battery life is awesome. I also love that you can choose to extend the mic or retract it when not in use. The controls are all located on the left ear and easily accessible. It was incredibly easy to install, literal plug and play, the computer does all the installing. Once it's installed, it links up automatically when you plug in the receptor. My only suggestion would be to make them bluetooth-able as well.

To get the most honest review, I had my daughter's video gamer boyfriend test these out. He said the sound quality is excellent. Seem durable but only time will tell. He has already recommended them to his video gamer friends and they are a definite upgrade from his previous headphones. This honest review is given for the Spark reviewer program.

This is a great headset. I tend to go with gamer peripherals (keyboard, mice, and now headsets) - they're demanding, and there's enough money in the market to get them some quality results. I work remotely, but the video feeds are always off on all of my calls, so it's okay to wear a large headset. The sound is great for the calls and the music I'm listening to between calls, and the audio from the microphone is very professional sounding according to the people I'm talking to (I asked). When it comes to music audio quality, I'm not quite an audiophile (except for the inexpensive, but shockingly good quality chi-fi players and in-ear-monitors. Personally, I feel like the audio in these is amazing for a wireless connection. The key is using either the Logitech G Hub and turning on the surround sound, or using the "Windows Sonic for Headphones" setting under "Spatial Sound" when you right click on the volume icon in the task bar. Both wake the audio up a good bit. The Hub surround setting seems to do surround slightly better, while Windows Sonic seems to do the sound itself slightly cleaner.

This Logitech G533 wireless headset works well with all the services and formats that I need it for. It's classified as a Gaming Headset but has no limitations when used for listening to music or voice communication. The difference between a headset and headphones is the built in microphone on headsets. The G533 is compatible with DTS 7.1 and Dolby surround sound emulation. This gives the listener a sensation of being inside the 7.1 encoded movie or video game with moving effects instead of basic stereo. There is an adjustable volume control wheel and power switch on the left earcup. Dolby Access (not required) is included in Windows 10 if you've kept your PC up to date but there's a $15 one time charge to enable it, which I did. This is a control panel app with software codecs to decode surround sound that is encoded into movies and computer games. I think that Access is worth the price to get the most out of the headset on newer movies and games. I sampled some Dolby and DTS 7.1 demonstrations and movie trailers online after activating Dolby Access. Impressive! Sound quality is very satisfying to my ears and I consider myself to be picky about audio. Lows are balanced, not muddy, and highs are defined. Voices are easy to distinguish so this is a great headset to use with Skype, Google Duo, Zoom, and other VOIP (voice over Internet) services. I listened to Amazon Music for over an hour last night and thoroughly enjoyed that too. Today I tested the attached microphone by creating a short video with my webcam and the G533, then playing it back. On playback my voice was loud and clear. Also checked it with Skype call testing service, same result. This is not a Bluetooth headset, meaning that it will not work with another device over it's built-in Bluetooth transceiver such as the PC I'm using. The headset comes with it's own thumb sized USB transceiver that communicates from your USB port on a PC or laptop to the headset. The advantage to this is that you don't have to pair it in software like you would over Bluetooth. The disadvantage is that I can't use it with my Bluetooth equipped tablet but I have a compatible headset for that. When connected to my PC with the G533 I walked all over the upper and lower floors of our house and never lost communication with the PC. I tried using the supplied USB adapter with the headset on two flat panel televisions but it wasn't recognized by either one even though USB-A ports are on both TVs. The ports on the TV are obviously for media playback only. The rechargeable battery is under the right earcup cover. I took the cover off for the sake of this review. The battery is not like rechargeable AAs, it's flat and I assume it will need to be purchased from Logitech when it gets old. The ear pads are replaceable also but take my word until you need to clean or replace them, it's tedious to put them back on.

Great set for talking and music - fits great over the ears, so your ears don't hurt after wearing them (I wear these all day for work). The mic comes down and unmutes, and when you put the mic up, it mutes again...SUCH a great feature! I can't recommend them enough.

Pros 1. Sound quality is really impressive. Great for both gaming and music; Noice Cancellation is really good; Great for action games. I really enjoy the 7.1 surround sound effect 2. Good Build quality and is comfortable to wear. You can wear it comfortably for extended period. 3. Can be used while charging which is a plus 4. Mic can be stretched to bring closer to mouth and can be tucked away when not needed Cons 1. It doesn't have USB type C port which I guess is a must. 2. The sound comes out of the headphones and can be easily heard and is very loud outside 3. Windows pc only, should support other OS 4. Mic quality is mediocre at best 5. Documentation inside the package is not detailed or helpful in setup 6. One more customizable z button can be helpful

I received the Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset as part of the Spark Reviewer Program. Even though the headset came with no real instructions on setup or operation included, setting it up was relatively simple on my Windows 10 computer. The headset is bulky in size, but didn't feel heavy at all when wearing it. After a while, however, the fabric lining of the ear cuffs and head rest made me sweat. The battery life seems to last as long as it claims, but I worry that the headphones themselves will end up breaking before long because the plastic housing isn't the best quality. Sound quality was okay during gaming and listening to music, but for the price tag, I expected better. Overall, if I had to rate on a scale, I'd give the G533 headset a 5 out of 10.

Headset is kind of heavy so it effects comfort and fit. Also the ear pieces swivel to easily and seem that they will break really easy. I'm glad I bought them on clearance for $64 because at regular cost of $149 it would've been a rip off. I recommend at a price of $65 but not much more.