The manufacturer of this new Logitech G435 presents us with a gaming headset that goes slightly off the usual paths. Designed to meet the expectations of the youngest players, it stands out with its compact design and dual wireless connectivity, allowing it to adapt to most situations and platforms.
The headset is offered in various colors and its price of 80$ is in perfect harmony with its primary target. It comes, in particular, to compete with the Razer Barracuda X available under the 100$ mark.
See detailed review: Logitech G435
SteelSeries is unveiling a new headset within its acclaimed Arctis line. The model uses a design similar to the Pro and Pro Wireless references, with simplified functionality and connectivity.
Priced at $119, the SteelSeries Arctis Prime is aimed at competitive gamers looking for a simple and effective headset. It competes with the HyperX Cloud Alpha, the Logitech G Pro X or the recent EPOS H3.
See detailed review: Steelseries Arctis Prime
Pros and Cons
| Logitech G435 | Steelseries Arctis Prime |
| Lightweight headphone | Comfortable, well-built design |
| Double wireless connection | Retractable microphone |
| No wired use | Great Microphone quality |
| Too much plastic | Too expensive |
Specification
| Logitech G435 | Steelseries Arctis Prime | |
| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Model | G435 | Arctis Prime |
| Brand | Logitech | Steelseries |
| Released | Sep 14, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| Weight | 165 g | 344 g |
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 100 – 10,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 83.1 dB SPL/mW | – |
| Colours | Off White and Lilac Blue and Raspberry Black and Neon Yellow | Black |
| Driver | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| ANC | No | No |
| RGB | No | No |
| Impedance | 45 Ohms (passive) | 32 Ohm |
| Controls | Yes | Yes |
The Logitech G435 features a minimalist design, particularly from the recent G733 and G335 models. However, the design is simplified here, with a lighter design to achieve a featherweight of only 165 g and a reduced footprint.
It is one of the lightest headsets we have had in our hands, and if this design will allow it to be forgotten once on the head quickly, the whole does not necessarily appear as robust.
Its all-plastic construction seems to withstand some torture, but the various pivot points, especially at the level of the ear cups, do not inspire an immense feeling of confidence. We can only recommend that you do not throw it on the ground in rage after a good old headshot.
The headset works only wirelessly and offers the choice between a 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth connection.
We recommend the first, which allows you to enjoy the perfectly stable sound without any latency. The connection is made via a USB-A dongle that you will connect to your PC, PS4 or PS5. It is not possible to use it on Microsoft consoles.
The headset works only wirelessly and offers the choice between a 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth connection.
We recommend the first, which allows you to enjoy the perfectly stable sound without any latency. The connection is made via a USB-A dongle that you will connect to your PC, PS4 or PS5. It is not possible to use it on Microsoft consoles.
Unlike most of the brand’s wireless gaming headsets, the Logitech G435 is not compatible with the Logitech G Hub software. Therefore, it is not possible to adjust its sound reproduction, play with the microphone parameters, or activate a Virtual Surround mode.
Steelseries Arctis Prime- This new SteelSeries Arctis Prime primarily takes up the design that we had already discovered on the previous models in the range. As a reminder, we have already had the opportunity to present the Arctis 3, Arctis 7, Arctis Pro + GameDac or Arctis Pro Wireless headsets.
Visually, we recognize the paw of the manufacturer from the first glance, and it is not necessarily to displease us. The various headsets in the range mostly benefit from a relatively discreet and refined design.
For this Prime version, the design is mainly based on the brand’s high-end models, particularly the Pro references. This is felt particularly on the side of the finishes, with always this famous system of the suspended arch. It is composed of a first metal headband that ensures excellent solidity to the helmet and then a second elastic headband that can be adjusted via a scratch system.
This design has already proven itself in recent years, and as we will see a little further down, comfort is once again there.
In the arch extension, there are ear cups that can rotate 90°. The assembly here is made of plastic, but the finishes seem perfectly done, and the whole inspires rather a confidence. Once the ear cups are flat, you can easily slip them into a backpack and feel a little less stuffy when wearing the headphones around your neck.
There are plastic plates on the outside held by a magnetic system on each headset. They have a large brand logo by default, but SteelSeries offers kits to customize your helmet online.
The headset does not offer additional features and does not come with any software with its analog connection. Without going through a sound card or a DAC, it will not be possible to adjust its equalizer or the options of its microphone directly.
This is one of the main differences with the Arctis Pro model, which notably allows you to manage the ChatMix, to enjoy surround sound via the DTS Headphone: X option or even customizable RGB lighting.
Conclusion!
The Logitech G435 is an affordable, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth compatible wireless headset. It is particularly recommended for the youngest players thanks to its particularly compact size and its light weight. At less than 80$, it is one of the most affordable models in the sector if you want to play wirelessly on a PC, PlayStation, or smartphone/tablet.
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime is a simple and effective gaming headset, focusing on its comfort and sound performance to appeal to competitive gamers. It takes up the keys to the success of the Arctis Pro models but ignores the additional features to maintain a competitive price of 119$. Enough to display one of the best quality/price ratios in the sector if you are looking for a versatile and high-performance headset.
