The new Logitech Pro X3 LIGHTSPEED has an insane mic

Logitech G Pro X 3 LIGHTSPEED — Review Summary

Key features and improvements over the Pro X 2

• Price: $250, the same launch price as the Pro X 2.
• Colors: Black, white, and a new purple option.
• Microphone: The biggest upgrade. Its full-range omnidirectional mic sounds exceptionally clear for a wireless gaming headset. Logitech’s Blue VO!CE software adds a parametric mic EQ, presets, high-pass filtering, de-essing, compression, and noise reduction.
• Battery: Up to 70 hours, bringing it closer to current competitors.
• Sound tuning: Improved default tuning over the X 2, with fuller bass and more natural mids and highs. A parametric EQ offers much more adjustment than the previous model’s limited graphic EQ.
• Construction: Retains the X 2’s basic chassis and 50 mm graphene drivers, with a revised finish and a perforated headband intended to improve breathability.
• Included accessories: USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable, USB-A wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm analog cable, leatherette and velour ear pads, and a soft padded travel case. The transmitter is unchanged from the X 2, and no USB-C adapter is included.

User experience and sound

• Comfort is a major strength. The reviewer found the moderate clamp, adjustable headband, and swiveling cups comfortable for long sessions. The headset weighs about 350 g, though some users may find the ear pads restrictive.
• Leatherette pads provide stronger bass and better noise isolation, but are less breathable and may eventually peel with heavy use.
• Velour pads are cooler and more breathable, and appear less prone to collecting lint than the X 2’s velour pads. However, they dramatically reduce bass and emphasize treble. Without EQ, the reviewer found the sound thin and “tinny.”
• The reviewer recommends custom EQ profiles, particularly with velour pads. He created and shared separate music and FPS profiles for both pad types.
• With leatherette pads and DSP enabled, the headset delivers strong, clean bass and avoids the sharp high-frequency peaks that can make some gaming headsets fatiguing. The reviewer found it versatile for everyday listening and a mix of casual and competitive gaming.
• Measurements showed some left/right channel imbalance, especially around 2 kHz. The reviewer noticed it less during gameplay than the measurements might suggest.
• In wired analog mode, the headset is turned off and its DSP is bypassed. The resulting sound has heavy bass and very little upper-midrange, so the reviewer does not recommend buying it for wired Xbox use. Its volume wheel is digital and does not control volume in this mode.
• The ear pads use a traditional elastic attachment rather than magnets, making swaps awkward. Velour pads can take practice to fit securely.

Microphone performance

• Joe considers the mic one of the best on a wireless headset, regardless of price. It sounds very good even at default settings, with substantial additional tuning available in software.
• That processing is especially useful on PC; users on Mac or PlayStation may not have access to all the software adjustments.
• The X 3 mic can be fitted to the X 2, though it is slightly larger. It may improve the X 2’s capsule quality, but the X 2’s compression and bandwidth limitations remain.
• The reviewer found the X 3 mic notably better than the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro’s, which sounded more compressed and had faint background hiss.

Limitations

• No simultaneous Bluetooth connection, game/chat mixing, or active noise cancellation.
• The wireless transmitter is USB-A only, with no USB-C adapter included.
• Velour pads significantly alter the sound, and Logitech does not provide a pad-selection setting to automatically compensate.
• Wired analog sound is poor compared with its DSP-tuned wireless sound.
• Pad swapping is less convenient than with a magnetic system.

Comparisons

• Pro X 2: The X 3 is a substantial improvement in microphone quality and default sound tuning, with longer battery life and a more capable EQ. The basic chassis and driver design remain similar.
• Astro A50 Gen 5 / A50 X: These share the graphene driver. The reviewer praises their microphones too, though he considers the X 3 mic competitive with or better than those of many wireless headsets.
• HyperX Cloud 3S: Joe says it sounds better for music straight out of the box and is very comfortable, while offering a similar feature set for less. The X 3’s advantages are its microphone and, in his view, stronger long-term chassis quality.
• Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: Also $250. It has a weaker mic and, in Joe’s view, less impressive build quality, but offers more functionality: game/chat mixing, ANC, a 10-band EQ, console EQ adjustments through its mobile app, and an Xbox version that works wirelessly across platforms. It also sounds better out of the box and has low latency.
• SteelSeries Nova Pro Omni, Audeze Maxwell 2, and Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2: The reviewer says these can provide a wider, airier sound. He particularly praises the X 3’s strong bass, saying it can outperform the Nova Pro Omni in bass response.
• The reviewer also notes that some competing headsets have more prominent 8 kHz peaks, which he finds fatiguing. The X 3 avoids that issue.

Verdict

The Pro X 3 is the best Logitech headset Joe has reviewed, especially for its outstanding microphone, comfort, sturdy construction, long battery life, and strong bass. However, at $250, it lacks several features available from rivals, and its sound benefits substantially from EQ—especially when using the velour pads.

It is most appealing to buyers who prioritize mic quality and build. Those seeking more features or better out-of-box value should compare alternatives such as the BlackShark V3 Pro or Cloud 3S.

Ratings: No numerical score was given.

Speaker perspectives

• Joe, the reviewer: Provides the evaluation and comparisons above. No other speakers offer separate opinions in the subtitles.