LOGITECH G230

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LOGITECH G230

A feature-rich headset for just over £50  

LOGITECH G230 Price £54 

+ MAJOR Auto-muting microphone; comfortable

- MINOR Ear cushions a too stiff; audio can’t match price competition

While Logitech’s gaming mice, such as the G9, have won so many awards over the years we’ve lost count, its headsets haven’t yet impressed us to the same degree and, sadly, the flimsy-feeling G230 doesn’t make a great first impression out of the box either.

While the headband is well padded, the cushions for the large ear cups are a little too stiff, and they’re covered in a very coarse material too. The cups themselves are very deep, though, so most ears won’t brush the inside.  

The red braided headphone cable is an attractive touch though. Meanwhile, the swing boom microphone mutes when it’s raised,  and there’s also a handy in-line control box included with the headset.  

As far as sound is concerned, the G230 punches above its weight without any serious flaws. However, the excessive space between your ear and the drivers due to the cushions results in a slightly hollow sound.  

Otherwise, it performed well in all our tests, offering a well-rounded sound with a little more punch and clarity than that of the Ozone Rage ST, while lacking the detail and depth of the Qpad QH-90.  

CONCLUSION 

Logitech has fallen only just short of making a great £50 headset. While it has some useful features, the G230 just can’t match the comfort and sound offered by the similarly priced competition.

Connections 3.5mm mini-jacks 

Extras In-line volume and mic control 

Drivers 40mm 

Stated frequency response 20Hz to 20KHz

OVERALL % 70

 SOUND 30 / 40 

DESIGN 22 / 30

VALUE 18 / 30