Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset – Review

When it comes to gaming, performance and visuals are key, as powerful hardware ensures smooth gameplay at the highest graphical settings, with peripherals such as mice and headphones adding to the experience. But since quality comes at a price, users tend to opt for mid-range alternatives that brands are increasingly catering for.

The Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset represents the company’s latest efforts to balance pricing and features, serving as a deserving option to its more premium Astro and G Pro line of audio gear. While it can appear unassuming, some areas outperform expectations for its tier, showing that decent pricing doesn’t necessarily translate to sub-par standards. And for the budget-conscious who can live with the trade-offs, these over-ears more than get the job done. 

Alongside an all-plastic form factor, these headphones sport a straightforward, bare-bones design, without the RGB lighting that typically adorns gaming-centric offerings. A subtle purple-accented power button is the only hint of colour on the black model (the white version is teal-tinted), with the lilac colourway bringing the most aesthetic appeal. Buttons are kept to essentials, comprising the on/off switch, a Bluetooth pairing button, a volume rocker, and a mute key for the built-in microphone, all located on the left earcup alongside a USB-C charging port. 

The absence of high-grade materials lends a somewhat flimsy feel to the G325 Lightspeed, as its build isn’t as solid as expected and comes with plenty of flex. However, comfort is the clear priority here, even if it brings several contradictions to attention – the headband is highly elastic, but the cups are rigidly fixed in place. At 212 grams, the earphones are lightweight and easy to carry, while further accentuating their wallet-friendly status. 

But at least the fit is a hit. A smooth sliding mechanism allows for quick adjustments for different head sizes, and the soft memory foam lining the headband reduces the pressure on the user’s head. Instead of leatherette, the earcups are covered in breathable knit fabric, albeit coarser than expected, which traps less heat and is ideal for sunny, humid Singapore, especially for long hours of use. But as leatherette goes in this humidity, fabric is the better option. Warmth will still accumulate around the ears, but it’s fairly manageable and hardly affects the overall experience. 

The cans aren’t too tight either, so bespectacled users won’t have to worry about the clamping force on both sides of the head. Since there are only a couple of buttons on the G325 Lightspeed, navigating the controls is straightforward, with a USB-A dongle offering plug-and-play connectivity. It also supports Bluetooth 5.2, allowing compatibility with PC and the Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles.

Switching between the two modes can be done via the Bluetooth pairing button, which doubles as a quick-switch shortcut, with white indicating wireless dongle connectivity and blue for the other. Bluetooth performance is consistent and reliable, and it’s easy to locate all the buttons by feel thanks to their pronounced shapes, although a volume wheel would make adjustments more intuitive than button clicks. The microphone mute button could use stronger feedback to let users know when they are muted or unmuted too. 

Speaking of microphones, the G325 Lightspeed ditches a protruding or retractable microphone – often found on standard gaming headsets – for built-in beamforming technology, which, in theory, promises enhanced quality. It stumbles in execution, however, delivering muffled, thin-sounding speaking tones and a hollow timbre, making Logitech’s latest better suited for casual gaming with friends rather than competitive strangers, or single-player titles, where communication isn’t required. 

Additionally, the microphone peaks easily, no matter how soft the voice is, and its omnidirectional design picks up sounds from all directions, including mechanical keyboard typing. The AI noise reduction feature can be enabled through the Logitech G Hub app, alongside side tone that allows users to hear their own voice, and EQ settings, but it’s hardly enough to stop ambient noise from being distracting. In the case of speech, such as dialogue between two characters in a show playing in the background, the user’s voice sounds brighter and has a stronger presence, and is also murkier than usual. 

On the listening end, the headset is prone to audio leak, even at a reasonable volume, and lacks noise cancellation – a natural result of its earcup design. Bass, while not particularly punchy, is decent, and the 32mm drivers work fine for general immersion. When it comes to the detail in game soundtracks or songs, the mids and highs are no less clear, but lose some of their presence. In contrast to the bright singing vocals, more subtle instrumentals or background accompaniment are dialled back, and sub-bass and lower frequencies aren’t always picked up. 

It should be noted that this lack of musical nuance isn’t unique to the G325 Lightspeed, as most offerings in its price bracket suffer from the same treatment. The average user is unlikely to be concerned with it, especially with the impressive delivery of directionality and spatial cues – in Overwatch, the footsteps of flanking players came across as loud and clear, giving away their position before they could harass the backline. Playing as Ana, it has proven helpful in landing a sleep dart on sneaky enemies looking to pop off their Ultimate amid a hectic skirmish, and constantly keeping the team informed of their whereabouts through pings. 

Boasting 24-hour battery life at 50 per cent volume, the over-ears can last through multiple gaming sessions, requiring a recharge after more than 20 hours at 65 percent volume, or anytime between the middle and end of the week, depending on daily use. As with all battery-powered devices, longevity will vary with individual mileage, so expect shorter hours at higher audio volumes. 

At S$149, the Logitech G325 Lightspeed is a competitively priced headset that meets the general needs of most. It reins in the gamer aesthetic and is comfortable to wear, with the combination of wireless connectivity and a lightweight build opening up the option for on-the-go entertainment, such as playing games on Nintendo Switch consoles or handheld PCs. Something has got to give, however, and microphone performance and audio quality take a hit here, so those who are particular about both or either elements can consider turning to more specialised or higher-end alternatives. For users willing to look past these trade-offs, it more than serves as an everyday driver for and outside of play.

Si Jia

Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.