Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED guide

Contents hide

1 LIGHTSPEED CONNECTION

2 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

3 SWITCH BETWEEN LIGHTSPEED AND BLUETOOTH

4 POWER ON AND OFF

5 MUTE / UNMUTE AND MAX VOLUME

6 BATTERY CHECK

7 SIDETONE

8 SPARE PARTS

9 BATTERY REMOVAL

10 Documents / Resources

10.1 References

11 Related Posts

LIGHTSPEED CONNECTION

Connect to your PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 or 4 with LIGHTSPEED Wireless Technology

Insert the receiver into the USB port of your device

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Press the Power button for a minimum 1 5 sec

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The LED turns cyan once connected

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Press 3 seconds or longer of the Power and Mute button

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LED will flash blue as it enters pairing modelogitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset - figure 6

Connect to your preferred device

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SWITCH BETWEEN LIGHTSPEED AND BLUETOOTH

Press 3 seconds or longer of the Mute button

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Switch to LIGHTSPEED, LED will light cyan for 5 seconds

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Switch to Bluetooth, LED will light blue for 5 seconds

Logitech G435 review

The Logitech G435 is a cheap wireless gaming headset with a few compromises

Tom's Guide Verdict

The Logitech G435 has a flimsy build and middling sound quality, but the price is more than fair, and it's compatible with a wide variety of systems.

Pros

+Inexpensive

+Right size for kids

+Compatible with many systems

Cons

-So-so sound

-Flimsy build quality

-Bare-bones features

The Logitech G435 doesn’t look like the gaming headsets we typically review. It’s small and lightweight; it’s available in a variety of garish colors; it doesn’t have a visible mic. That’s because whereas most gaming headsets target adult gamers on PC or consoles, Logitech designed the G435 with teens and tweens in mind. It’s an admirable goal, but the final product has decidedly mixed results.

I admire the Logitech G435’s easy compatibility with a variety of platforms and its easygoing asking price: $80. That puts it within reach for a lot of younger gamers, and it can get even more affordable with a Logitech promo code. But the most important aspects of a gaming headset are how it sounds and how it feels, and the G435 doesn’t nail either category. The G435 offers an unremarkable, non-customizable soundscape, and a cheap-feeling plastic chassis.

While the G435 may be a good entry point for its target audience, it’s easily one of the weaker gaming headsets Logitech has produced within the past few years. Unless you are on a tight budget, or find most gaming headsets too large for a comfortable fit, the G435 is a tough sell.

Logitech G435 review: Design

The first thing you’ll notice about the Logitech G435 is that it’s absolutely tiny. The whole apparatus measures 6.4 × 6.7 × 2.8 inches and weighs 5.8 ounces. Traditional gaming headsets are often 50% larger than this – and weigh about twice as much. That’s because Logitech designed the G435 with teen, tween and female gamers in mind.

To be clear, a smaller headset to accommodate a different demographic is a great idea, and long overdue. But while I admire the G435’s size and weight, it leaves a lot to be desired otherwise. The whole device feels flimsy, with a thin plastic chassis and an elastic headband that doesn’t leave much space for adjustment.

For comparison: At a press event, I once saw a Logitech representative chuck an Astro headset against a steel wall and pick the device up off the floor, unscathed. I’m not convinced that the G435 would survive a drop onto a hardwood floor.

On the bright side, you can get the G435 in three different color combinations: a subdued black and yellow,