The Logitech G Pro gaming headset focuses on essentials: sound and comfort

Logitech G Pro (Rs 9,995)
 
The Logitech G Pro gaming headset is the third and final piece in the G Pro lineup of gaming peripherals that include a keyboard and a mouse. Made in consultation with e-sports athletes (hence “G-Pro”), the headset strips away the frills and focuses on the essentials: sound and comfort.
 
Design (4/5)
 

To begin with, it gets rid of the ubiquitous RGB lights. The resultant all-black finish blended with the silvery Logitech G logo emblazoned on metal discs on either side and the stainless steel headband extenders give it an elegant look.
 

The flexible headband is cushioned with memory foam leatherette, which feels durable. The large leatherette ear cups and the long adjustable sliders in headbands ensure the headset fits ears of all sizes. The earpads feel soft and provide decent passive noise isolation. I could wear it for hours on end without any discomfort.
 
Despite all the good things, there are two questionable choices that aren’t quite a deal-breaker. First: the decision to opt for in-line controls instead of ones embedded within the headset. And second: Logitech’s decision to go for a wired headset.
 
The in-line controls include a mute switch and a volume tab on the braided cable. The headphone’s audio cable comes with a splitter adapter to be used on the PC. The G Pro gaming headset’s innocuous-looking detachable microphone is one of the better things about it. It is flexible, effectively filters out background noise, has a high sensitivity and emits crisp and clear voices.

 
Performance (4/5)
 
The G Pro packs 50mm drivers and offers decent sound across genres, but it really comes to life during gaming sessions. The directional sound was quality enough for me to know from which side the aliens were shooting at me during Halo: Reach. There seems to be no lag in sound reproduction. The focus on bass also means that the performance sort of peters out as we move towards the higher ends of the spectrum, like when listening to music.
 
Verdict (4/5)
 
The Logitech G Pro is elegant, light, comfortable and packs a top-tier microphone. At Rs 9,995, it’s a great buy for long gaming sessions.