Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

Logitech’s top-of-the-line G Pro X 2 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset is a satisfactory upgrade from the first G Pro X Wireless thanks to its powerful bass and added wired and Bluetooth connectivity. The headset's a strong performer, but even with its DTS surround sound processing and Blue Microphones mic tweaks and effects, it doesn’t offer quite enough features to justify its $249.99 price. For example, the $179.99 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro has many of the same advantages and a superior mic for much less money.

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is a sleek pair of headphones made of black plastic, black faux leather, and black anodized metal. Each earcup has a smooth cover with a matte finish, with a textured black-and-chrome circle on the back panel with a shining Logitech G logo. The earcups are mounted on Y-shaped aluminum struts attached to the steel headband, letting the headset fold flat for storage. The headband is wrapped in black leatherette with memory foam padding on the underside. The earpads are made of the same material, though the package includes an alternate set of earpads with more breathable and sound-porous fabric.

At 12.2 ounces, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is just slightly heavier than the 11.9-ounce SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (an Editors' Choice winner) and lighter than the 13.1-ounce Razer Kraken V3 Pro. Regardless of the heft, the G Pro X 2 is a comfortable fit thanks to the memory foam padding, vertically tilting earcups that align well with the ears, and a sturdy headband that doesn't pinch or squeeze the head. The ability to swap out the earpads for fabric ones is also welcome.

The right earcup holds a 3.5mm port for using the headset wired with the included cable, while all other controls and connectors sit along the bottom edge of the left earcup. They include a power switch, a volume wheel, mic mute and Bluetooth buttons, a USB-C port for charging, and a recessed port for the detachable mic. The mic is a simple black capsule with a foam wind filter on the end of a flexible metal arm.

The USB transmitter is an unassuming rectangular black USB fob with a handy extra feature. A 3.5mm port sits opposite the USB-A plug, letting you use the transmitter for the wired connection if your computer doesn’t have a headphone or headset jack.

The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is primarily designed for PC use, though the transmitter enables Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 compatibility. The headset also supports Bluetooth for phones and other compatible devices. According to Logitech, the G Pro X 2 can last up to 50 hours on a charge thanks to its Lightspeed wireless adapter's low-energy consumption, making it one of the longer-lasting wireless headsets available.

On Windows PCs, the Logitech G Hub software offers many customization options and enables DTS Headphone:X 7.1-channel simulated surround sound. For the headphones, the app includes a five-band EQ with multiple presets, and the DTS Headphone:X menu has a DTS Super Stereo Mode that makes stereo audio sound like it’s coming primarily from the front (or with a wider sound field). For the microphone, the headset features Blue Voice (Blue Microphones is also owned by Logitech) processing that includes a three-band EQ with several presets and voice effects, plus several tweakable signal cleanup and filter sliders.

Still, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed feels a bit under-equipped for its price. We expect active noise cancellation, a hard-shell case, or a charging dock in the $249.99 price range. On paper, the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is comparable with sub-$200 headsets like the Alienware 720H and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.

The headset’s microphone is clear and sensitive, even without Blue Voice enabled. In fact, I preferred the default sound settings to any of the Blue Voice-powered presets (none of them were “flat”). Still, if you want to get a specific sound from your mic, there are many adjustment tools and fun voice-warping effects. EQ presets can enhance or cut the bass or treble the mic pics up, or crush the dynamic range to make you sound like you're on the radio. The filter effects can give you an alien, demon, or robot voice, or let you tweak your own with compressors, expanders, limiters, and noise gates.

The mic is suitable for voice communication and content creation. Of course, if you’re serious about recording or streaming, we always recommend getting a dedicated USB microphone instead of relying on even a good headset boom mic.

The Logitech G Pro X 2 outputs impressive low-end sound. When playing our bass test track, The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” the deep kick drum hits sound full and palpable, with no distortion even at maximum (and unsafe) volume levels. Like most simulated surround processing, the DTS Super Stereo Mode alters the sound profile, causing the lowest frequencies to blend into each other and to become a bit less distinct. Fortunately, the Super Stereo Mode is a completely separate set of options from the surround sound mode, so you can simply disable it to have an untouched music signal while enabling surround sound for console and PC games.

On Yes’ “Roundabout,” the opening acoustic guitar plucks demonstrate strong resonance in the lows and low-mids. Some string texture comes through, but the default, flat EQ preset doen't show much treble finesse. When the track properly kicks in, the mix's many elements maintain their presence, including the punchy bassline, guitar strums, vocals, and drums. It’s a well-balanced and clean sound, though you can get a slightly crisper, more sculpted sound with the Communications EQ preset (or manual adjustments)

While playing Fortnite, I clearly discerned the direction from which distant gunfire and nearby footsteps came, letting me know where to turn so I wouldn’t be caught by surprise. Likewise, the game’s soundtrack received powerful bass rendering, but it didn't obscure the punchy gunshots, rustling grass, or humming gold chests.

Deceive Inc. also sounded good on the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed, though the directional imaging wasn't quite as strong in testing. The game’s internal mixing didn't seem as spatial-audio-minded as Fortnite, though. Still, its audio balance was clean and full. To be fair, Deceive Inc. features experienced spies, so it’s unlikely that their footsteps would be easy to pick up in the best circumstances.

The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed is a well-made, comfortable wireless gaming headset with strong performance. The audio quality isn’t quite as high as we’d expect for a $249.99 headset, especially when the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro sounds and feels just as good, has equally effective spatial audio processing, and offers a superior mic for less money. Meanwhile, our Editors' Choice winner for high-end wireless gaming headsets, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, is much more expensive at $349.99, but it has terrific audio, active noise cancellation, a useful base station that connects to two USB sources at once, and a pair of hot-swappable batteries for zero downtime.