Logitech G433 Headset Unboxing and Impressions

We have the Logitech G433 headset and spent several hours listening to music, playing games, and using these on the go. It's branded as a "lifestyle" headset because of its modular features, light weight, and minimalist design. While it has the makings of everyday headphones, these are ultimately built for gaming.

The G433 can be used with any device with a 3.5mm audio jack, though the USB dongle provides PC users with DTS Headphone:X capabilities.

We'll discuss whether or not its features, audio quality, and ergonomics warrant the $100 USD price tag. But first, let's see what's in the box!

The packaged contents include the following:

• The G433 headset
• Travel pouch
• Detachable microphone
• Two optional microfiber ear pads
• USB digital-to-analog converter (USB)
• 3.5mm audio/microphone splitter
• 4.9-foot 3.5mm audio cable
• 6.6-foot 3.5mm audio cable (braided)

All these items are packed into a sturdy box that flips upward.

The mesh travel pouch isn't particularly substantial, but it's enough to keep all the necessary pieces together in one place if you take these elsewhere. The headset fits best with the ear cups swiveled inward.

One of the best aspects of the G433 is its minimalist, no-nonsense design. Even though it has some modular features, there aren't many moving parts that feel like they'll break off if the headset is mishandled. The headset feels solid with its flexible yet sturdy plastic frame that doesn't make any creaking noises, and the ear cups themselves are wrapped in a mesh fabric.

At just a little over nine ounces, the G433 is one of the more lightweight headsets on the market. There's no unnecessary bulkiness here, which lends itself well to being a set of headphones to take outside.

The G433 is an over-the-ear headset that'll clamp around your ears. There's enough room from the padding to prevent my ears from coming in physical contact with the audio drivers. Other headsets with shallow padding have this issue, which causes discomfort.

Take note that the ear cups tend to clamp a bit tighter than many other headsets.

Mesh ear cups come stock on the G433 headset, which worked just fine. However, its surface is slightly abrasive and could irritate your skin. I much prefer the microfiber option given the smoother feel of the material, though it's not on par with velour ear pads of other headsets. These aren't that dense or plushy, but they work just fine for extended use.

All the latest Logitech headsets use the company's proprietary 40mm Pro-G audio drivers. Impressive bass punches through these drivers, even pushing out some decent sub-bass. Mid- and high-level frequencies generally come out clean, though they tend to be a bit distorted at louder volumes.

You shouldn't expect the same level of clarity and sonic fidelity as a pair of Sennheisers or Audio-Technicas paired with a DAC/Amp, but the G433 provides distinguishable audio quality among gaming headsets.

Ear pads can simply be pulled off, but they do wrap tightly around the headset once they're on. Options are always nice.

The microphone port resides towards the front of the left ear cup. The placement and design makes the mic easy to pop in and out, and it's discreet enough to not look odd when it's not in use.

The rubber housing of the microphone makes it easy to flex in any direction. It also features a built-in micro pop filter that helped the harshness of "p" and "s" sounds, but only slightly. Mic output quality was great in general, which was evident in the audio feedback through Discord.

Also on the left ear cup is the 3.5mm jack. It requires a cable with thin housing since it needs to in fit the surrounding plastic around the port. Thankfully, the G433 comes with two solutions: a braided 6.6-foot cable and a rubberized 4.9-foot cable.

A volume control wheel resides on the braided cable and works independently of the device it's connected to. There's also a microphone mute toggle and a clip to attach it to clothing. It doesn't weigh much, so it won't pull down the headset if you leave it hanging.

The G433 can be used through either USB or 3.5mm audio jacks. The splitter allows you to use the headset in case the device in use doesn't have the combo audio/mic port. The USB dongle lets PC users enable DTS Headphone:X, a virtual 7.1 surround sound solution that can better simulate positional audio.

Under the headband is a padded mesh lining to help the headset rest easy on your head. It works perfectly fine and doesn't grip or pull on my hair when adjusting headset's position.

We have to go soon, so we're taking these with us, but not before we leave you with our conclusion!

From using the Logitech G433 extensively for about two weeks straight, I can say it's an impressive headset, especially if you prefer a minimalist design. It does away with flashy aesthetics and focuses on being ergonomic and lightweight. Logitech hadn't made a headset that fit comfortably for me until now. You won't get the sound quality of high-end headphones, but it's hard to overlook the strong bass and relatively clean mids and highs.

A gaming headset is still a big investment at $100, but the G433 should be on your radar if you're looking for one in this price range.