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Logitech G G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
A lightweight wireless headset with built-in microphones and one active audio mode at a time.
G435 is useful when you prefer a lightweight headset without an external boom microphone. Its manufacturer-listed 165 g weight is a physical specification, not a guarantee of comfort on every head. Decide between the LIGHTSPEED receiver and Bluetooth for the actual host, and consider whether built-in microphones suit the room where you talk.
Consider it when
- A supported computer with room for the supplied USB receiver.
- A user wanting a simple wireless headset with no projecting boom.
Look again when
- A need to mix PC receiver audio and phone Bluetooth audio simultaneously.
- Assuming the G435 SE and standard G435 have identical package details.
The checks that can change your choice
Switch modes deliberately
The setup guide describes switching between LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth, with one Bluetooth device at a time. Do not treat the two connection logos as proof of simultaneous audio mixing.
Test voice pickup in the real room
The built-in beamforming microphones remove a boom from the face, but the room and speaking position still matter. Record a short sample with your normal fan and keyboard noise before deciding whether the arrangement is suitable.
Published specifications
Wireless gaming headset; LIGHTSPEED via USB receiver or Bluetooth; dual built-in beamforming microphones; manufacturer-listed weight 165 g.
| Brand | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Exact model | G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset |
| Type | Wireless gaming headset |
| Connection | LIGHTSPEED USB receiver / Bluetooth |
| Microphone | Dual built-in beamforming microphones |
| Weight | 165 g |
| Before connecting | One Bluetooth device at a time; switch between Bluetooth and LIGHTSPEED audio. |
Standard G435, not G435 SE. LIGHTSPEED requires the wireless USB receiver; Bluetooth requires a compatible audio host. The setup guide specifies one Bluetooth device at a time and switching between LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth modes, not simultaneous audio mixing.
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