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Of course, they work great with consoles, too. You don’t get virtual surround (since it relies on the USB soundcard), but just plug the 4-pole connector into your Xbox One or PS4 controller and you get clear stereo sound and mic input. You can use the mobile cable with consoles if you prefer the in-line mic, but the boom mic sounds better and the PC audio cable has a mute switch and volume dial, which come in handy. The Logitech G433 is a great new addition to the crowded headset marketplace. The fabric covering will be sure to appeal to many, and although the headset feels a little cheap, it’s light and airy in use. It also sounds fantastic in gaming scenarios, has a brilliant microphone, and does a decent job with music too – everything the Roccat Cross wanted to be.
The 7.1 surround sound adds a sense of depth when you play Prey or you want to locate the origins of the distant shots in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. However, if you are listening to stereo-only sources on the PC, you’d be better off if you disable it. Logitech G433 Headset Software I tested the headset in multiple games- Gears of War, Battlefield 1, and Prey being among them, and I enjoyed a truly crisp sound. Apart from PCs, the headset worked great with consoles, too. You will not get a virtual surround due to the availability of a USB soundcard, though. You have to plug the 4-pole connector into the console. If you wish, you can plug the mobile cable into the Xbox One or PS4, but personally, I prefer the PC audio cable. Not only the boom mic sounds better, but I also like the mute switch and volume dial it features. Each side of the headset sports a thin layer of colour-matched cloth, with the Logitech logo neatly etched into each side. It’s here that you’ll notice the slightly cheap-feeling nature of the G433; it simply doesn’t feel all that great in the hand. The ear cups themselves are replaceable, with both cloth and microfiber pads provided in the box. While neither screams luxury, both are conformable to wear for long periods of time without excessive build-up of heat.The G433 comes with two interchangeable headphone cables that plug into the bottom of the left earpiece. The PC cable is braided and has an in-line volume dial and mute button. It’s a quality cable that feels sturdy with a good volume/mute clip that feels like it will last a while. The mobile cable is smooth plastic and replaces the volume/mute clip with an in-line mic and command button (tap to pause/play, double-tap to skip forward). The in-line mic works well, but it’s frustrating that there’s no volume control as on most mobile headsets. The boom mic for use with the PC cable is detachable, and made of a pliable rubbery material that easily bends where you want it to go. Logitech also built-in a small, slim pop filter like the one on the G533 so the mic doesn’t have to be covered in a big foam ball. If you own any other Logitech-branded gaming peripheral, chances are you already have an idea of how that whole software thing works. The software app works as a hub for all Logitech devices you use. As for the headsets, you can choose between six EQ profiles- FLAT, FPS, MOBA, Drop the Bass, Cinematic Gaming, and Communications, respectively. You also have the option of building your custom profiles.
Gaming, on the other hand, is where the G433 excelled. My testing took place over several hours with Prey and Gears Of War 4 – and I was impressed. You must have noticed that the majority of high-end models have some space to allow better airflow. The G433 headset has a similar port located right behind the headband. The top of the headset is made of plastic material, and the underside of the headband is covered with cloth-covered foam. The ear cups are replaceable, super flexible and you can rotate them through 90 degrees. The headset ships with cloth and microfiber pads. I have to admit that ear pads swapping gave me a hard time. I wish it was easier to take off the pads that are already on the headset. Logitech’s software is simple, intuitive, and lean. And of course it has the added benefit of controlling all your Logitech gaming gear. I would like to see the Automatic Gain Control toggle exposed here (more on that in a bit), but otherwise it’s hard to find anything to complain about. Performance The added flexibility of the in-line microphone will also prove useful to anyone who travels regularly – but, of course, the sound quality won’t be up to the same standard. If you’re playing from home, though, this really is an excellent choice for in-game chat. Should I buy the Logitech G433?
What’s it like to use the Logitech G433?
If you are looking for headset suitable for heavy in-game use (MMO raiding, for example) and listening to music on the go, give G433 a shot. The virtual surround improves the soundstage in games and I am pretty sure Mass Effect: Andromeda fans will appreciate it. The in-line microphone is also a great solution for in-game chat. title=More%20Expert%20Tech%20Roundups&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=tech-roundup&count=6&columnCount=6&theme=article To sum up, G433 is a good value for money as it combines flexibility, versatility, and affordability. It works well with PC and consoles, and you can easily plug the headset into your mobile device (Sorry, iPhone 7 users) and listen to music during your daily commute.
The DTS Headphone:X technology does a pretty good job of simulating 7.1 surround through a pair of headphones. Nothing recreates a surround effect like a bunch of real speakers, but it really added a sense of depth and place to the creeping Typhon in Prey, and I could easily locate the origin of distant shots in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. When listening to stereo sources, the surround technology made everything sound a little echo-y and robbed of all clarity. This is true of basically every virtual-surround technology I’ve ever tried, for what it’s worth. If you’re listening to stereo-only sources on your PC, you’ll want to disable DTS Headphone:X. Don’t forget that the headsets are wearable outdoors and Logitech has diligently done its homework. A few raindrops will not damage your headsets. Logitech G433 MicrophoneThe sound G433 produces is not too bassy, but it does not break up with the higher notes either. If you are a PC gamer, you will like the DTS Headphone: X support and the 7.1 Surround sound. The ability to hear explosions and gunfire loud and clear improves your chance of defeating your enemies in a game. Outside gaming, the G433 scored pretty well, too. I switched between a wide range of music genres and can say that I experienced minimal frequency distortion. If you are a fan of a music genre most people around you loathe to think about let alone to listen to, the G433 is a good choice. The cups isolate the sound pretty well, so the disturbance of your family or roommates is kept to the minimum. Logitech G433 In-Game Performance The G433 is covered in a sports mesh. Well, this is kind of a weird design decision, some of you would say. At a first glance, it is. However, the sports mesh helps you keep the headset clean. Trust me, this is a perk you will appreciate that after a few months of usage. The stains can be easily removed with a damp sponge. I found it a bit challenging to get the headset recognized on my PC supporting Windows 10, but I am likely to believe the problem was on my end. Anyway, no need to babble about that. Playing games and listening to music with the G433 left me suitably impressed for a headset in this price range. There’s tight competition from the HyperX Cloud II and Corsair Void, but I’m happy to report that the Logitech holds its own. It’s the most versatile of the three, and its sound quality is similar to the Void, but a little less detailed than the Cloud II. Both of those headsets are much cheaper, however, and the G433 doesn’t sound significantly better. Logitech has tried to find the balance between affordability and the integration of all essential features that would make the G433 an all-rounder headset. I do not know many people who have separate headsets for gaming, listening to music, watching movies, and outdoor use. It seems G433 offers all these features under one roof. Not bad at all.
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