Logitech Precision Headset

Logitech Precision Headset

Feature

Logitech is often referred to as the leading PC speaker manufacturer and, indeed, their speakers have often been our favourites. However, when we look at their Precision PC Gaming Headset, we must say that someone somewhere in the development department has made a big mistake. But, let’s start from the beginning.

Going for looks, failing in comfort
Logitech is often referred to as the leading PC speaker manufacturer and, indeed, their speakers have often been our favourites. However, when we look at their Precision PC Gaming Headset, we must say that someone somewhere in the development department has made a big mistake. But, let’s start from the beginning.

Design and Features
Logitech Precision Headset
The main goal of the design team has clearly been to look very different and to make this headset stand out from the crowd. And, indeed, the headset’s appearance is something that will make you look twice. The earpieces, that at first look seem circumaural, are actually regular earpieces set into a frame that circles the entire ear. In essence, they profess an open-air design that lets air flow freely inside the earpieces. The point of this design escapes us. It is clearly not useful in preventing the ears sweating while gaming, as there are traditional methods even with circumaural earpieces to prevent that. The only effect that this design seems to have is to let you hear all environmental sounds despite wearing the headset. For some, this might be a good thing (if you want to hear what your friend or spouse is saying), but it certainly prevents any sort of immersion in the game that you happen to be playing.

Another design feature that makes the Logitech Precision Gaming Headset stand out from the competition is the neckband instead of a headband. This solid, non-adjustable neckband might look cool in pictures, but it actually makes the whole headset feel very plasticky and fragile, especially since the band creaks as you flex it. As an added bonus, the sharp edges of the neckband tend to scratch your neck or the collar of your shirt when you move your head, so you will always be aware of its presence. Likewise, you cannot sit back and relax if your gaming seat of choice happens to be a couch, because the neckband certainly gets in the way.

Logitech Precision Headset
When worn, the frames of the earpieces press rather painfully at the area just above one’s ears. This got a little better after extended use, as the neckband finds the new shape, but the first few days of use were rather uncomfortable. It may be that the headset is designed for people with smaller heads (children) than ours, but if that is the case, there should definitely be a warning about it on the packaging. For some reason, the headset felt more comfortable when worn upside down – the pressure around the ears was more even then – but naturally it made playing games with 3D soundscapes a bit harder.

The only high point of the design is the volume adjustment dongle on the wire. It looks good and the big knob is easy to use to adjust the volume even without looking at it. Definitely the high point of the design.

The specifications are:


  • Driver Units - 40 mm Neodymium

  • Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz

  • Sensitivity (1kHz) - 110dB/mW


  • Microphone Type – Noice-cancelling Boom

  • Frequency Response - 100Hz - 16kHz

  • Sensitivity - (1kHz) - -38dBv / Pa


  • Cord Length - 10 feet

  • Input / Output Plugs 1/8" (3.5mm) gold-plated stereo miniplugs



Gaming use
Logitech Precision Headset
We used the headset while playing different sorts of games. On our test PC, combined with the Fatal1ty X-fi sound card, the headset provided decent 3D sounds and bass effects, but they were ruined somewhat by the open-air design. The pressure of the earpieces above your ears and the sharp edge of the neckband make them uncomfortable to wear over long time periods and may actually make your head ache. The noise-cancelling microphone provided great sound quality in online multiplayer games and it did not pick up static from nearby electronics like some cheap sets tend to do.

Audio Quality
For an affordable headset, Logitech Precision Headset offers a decent enough sound quality. The main problem is the above-mentioned open-air design that lets all the distracting sounds from your environment through and often ruins your audio experience. As it is, this headset is not meant for audiophiles and you should only consider it if you really like the design and your head is small enough for the earpieces not to feel painful against your skull.

Ratings
We’ve rated the Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset in a variety of categories on a scale of 1 to 10. Our other headset reviews feature the same criteria, so you can compare them easily.

Looks: 7/10
Design and Build Quality: 4/10
Comfort: 2/10
Sound Quality: 5/10
Portability: 7/10

Our score: 5/10

Overall, the Logitech Precision PC Gaming Headset disappointed us. This truly is not what we’ve learned to expect from Logitech in terms of design and speaker quality. We can only hope that Logitech will smarten up and concentrate on the usability of their next gaming headset, instead of how well it stands out from the competition by its looks. People with small heads might find the headset fitting better that we did, so feel free to try them if you find a chance.