Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Review (2024)

Design

Design

Style

Type Over-ear

Enclosure Closed-Back

Wireless Yes

Transducer Dynamic

The Logitech G733 look a lot like the Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless with a reversible inner headband and textured ear cup lining. What makes them stand out a little more from the crowd is the RGB lighting strips on their ear cups that you can customize in their companion software, unlike the wired Logitech G335. You can buy them in black, white, or more eye-catching hues, like pale purple and bright blue.

7.5

Design

Comfort

Weight 0.62 lbs

Clamping Force

1.2 lbs

They have a comfortable fit. They're relatively lightweight, have a supportive headband, and don't clamp your head too tightly. Unfortunately, they're a little big and don't offer much in the way of adjustability, with the headband only having two adjustment notches and the cups not being able to rotate. If you're looking for Logitech headphones with a smaller fit, consider the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless instead.

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5.6

Design

Controls

OS Compatibility

Not OS specific

Ease Of Use Good

Feedback Decent

Call/Music Control No

Volume Control Yes

Microphone Control Mute/Unmute

Channel Mixing

No

Noise Cancelling Control No

Talk-Through

No

Additional Controls No

The Logitech G733 have an easy-to-use but somewhat limited control scheme. There's a dedicated on/off button, an infinite scroll wheel for volume adjustment, and a mic mute button whose function you can remap in the headphones' companion app. While the volume scroll wheel doesn't have a physical notch and is quite easy to accidentally adjust, it beeps to let you know when you've reached max volume. There are also audio cues for when you've muted and unmuted the mic, which is good since the buttons don't offer much tactile feedback.

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5.4

Design

Portability

L 7.8" (19.8 cm)

W 7.7" (19.6 cm)

H 3.2" (8.1 cm)

Volume 192.00 in³ (3,146.30 cm³)

Transmitter Required Yes

They aren't very portable, which is normal for dedicated gaming headphones. They're bulky over-ear headphones and don't fold or have rotating ear cups to reduce their overall footprint. You'll need to bring their wireless USB dongle everywhere you go for them to function.

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0

Design

Case

Type No case

L N/A

W N/A

H N/A

Volume N/A

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7.0

Design

Build Quality

They have a decent build quality. They're mostly made of plastic but feature a cloth headband and fabric-lined memory foam padding on the ear cups. The detachable microphone is also malleable. Overall, they feel like they'll survive some drops and bumps and have few obvious weak points, aside from the middle of the plastic headband and the ear cup yokes.

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6.5

Design

Stability

They have adequate stability. When gaming at your desk or on the couch, they won't fall off your head, even if you move your head a little. However, they can slip out of place if you move more exaggeratedly.

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Design

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Design

In The Box

  • Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED wireless RGB gaming headset
  • Detachable boom microphone
  • Wireless USB dongle
  • USB-C charging cable
  • Quick setup guide

Sound

Sound

Sound Profile

Bass Amount

-0.99 dB

Treble Amount

-2.57 dB

These gaming headphones have a reasonably well-balanced sound profile. They'll be well-suited to listening to a wide variety of audio content. If you like to hear the thump and rumble in game audio or music, you might be disappointed with their slightly underemphasized default bass response. You can modify their out-of-the-box sound profile via audio presets or a graphic EQ in the Logitech G HUB companion software.

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5.4

Sound

Frequency Response Consistency

Avg. Std. Deviation

1.28 dB

The Logitech G733's frequency response consistency is poor. Their audio delivery heavily depends on fit and positioning, especially in the bass and treble region. If you have long hair that covers your ears or wear glasses, it can break the ear cups' seal and cause a drop in bass. You need to adjust the headphones' fit and positioning on your head to get the same sound each time you use them.

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Sound

Raw Frequency Response

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8.5

Sound

Bass Accuracy

Std. Err.

2.07 dB

Low-Frequency Extension

39.43 Hz

Low-Bass

-3.73 dB

Mid-Bass

-1.42 dB

High-Bass

0.76 dB

Their bass accuracy is amazing. While the underemphasis in the low through mid-bass reduces thump, rumble, and punch, the range is still quite well-balanced overall. Your listening experience may vary, as their bass delivery depends more on the ear cups' seal against your head.

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8.4

Sound

Mid Accuracy

Std. Err.

2.18 dB

Low-Mid

0.02 dB

Mid-Mid

-2.52 dB

High-Mid

-1.91 dB

They have impressive mid accuracy. Vocals, lead instruments, and dialogue sound clear and full-bodied. These elements are slightly weakened by underemphasis in the mid and high-mid ranges, so in games with a lot of dialogue, like Fallout 4, voices seem less present and are pushed back in the mix, relative to boomy sound effects.

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7.5

Sound

Treble Accuracy

Std. Err.

3.78 dB

Low-Treble

-1.21 dB

Mid-Treble

-3.64 dB

High-Treble

-11.03 dB

They have good treble accuracy. The whole range is underemphasized, which results in veiled instruments and vocals. Sibilants like S and T sounds are also dull.

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7.8

Sound

Peaks/Dips

Peaks

1.53 dB

Dips

0.9 dB

They have a good peaks and dips performance, meaning the headphones control their sound profile well despite some deviations. A bump across the high-bass through low-mid range muddies vocals and lead instruments. There are also a few dips in the mid-mid and high-mid ranges that push those same frequencies toward the back of the mix and weaken them. An extended bump through the low-treble range makes some notes sound harsh, while the steep peak in the mid-treble makes higher-frequency sibilants piercing.

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8.9

Sound

Imaging

Weighted Group Delay

0.17

Weighted Phase Mismatch

3.99

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch

0.39

Weighted Frequency Mismatch

1.83

These gaming headphones offer excellent stereo imaging performance. Most Logitech headphones we've tested have very good imaging, indicating the brand's quality control and ergonomics. Their weighted group delay falls entirely beneath the audibility threshold, resulting in tight bass and transparent treble. The L/R drivers are well-matched in amplitude, frequency, and phase response, meaning that these headphones can accurately place objects like voices and footsteps in the stereo image. However, imaging varies from unit to unit.

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6.3

Sound

Passive Soundstage

PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)

1.68 dB

PRTF Size (Avg.)

6.48 dB

PRTF Distance

9.97 dB

Openness

7.2

Acoustic Space Excitation

3.5

Their passive soundstage is mediocre. Due to their closed-back enclosure, they don't provide as spacious a listening experience as open-back headphones. Sounds mostly seem to be perceived as coming from the inside of your head rather than from speakers placed around you, making for a less immersive listening experience.

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2.0

Sound

Virtual Soundstage

Head Modeling

No

Speaker Modeling

On/Off

Room Ambience

No

Head Tracking

No

Virtual Surround

DTS Headphone:X 2.0

These headphones feature the DTS Headphone:X 2.0 virtual surround sound feature, which is meant to make your audio seem more '3D' and provide a more immersive listening experience. You can activate the feature in the headphones' companion software.

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7.9

Sound

Weighted Harmonic Distortion

WHD @ 90

0.306

WHD @ 100

0.099

They have a very good weighted harmonic distortion performance. Aside from peaks in the mid and high-treble ranges, the rest of the frequency spectrum falls within acceptable limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

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Sound

Test Settings

Firmware

137.0.131

Power

On

Connection

Wireless (Proprietary)

Codec

PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz

EQ

Default

ANC

No ANC

Tip/Pad

Default

Microphone

Boom

These are the settings used to test the Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset. Our results are only valid when you use the headset in this configuration.

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Isolation

3.2

Isolation

Noise Isolation

Isolation Audio

Overall Attenuation

-9.91 dB

Noise Cancelling No

Bass

0.22 dB

Mid

-3.83 dB

Treble

-26.2 dB

These over-ears have poor noise isolation, which is normal for gaming headphones that don't have an ANC feature. They don't filter out ambient noise in the bass range or most of the mid-range, meaning you'll hear everything from traffic outside your window to people chatting in the next room. They can block out a decent amount of high-pitched noise, so they can help reduce the sound of a noisy computer fan or A/C unit.

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7.0

Isolation

Leakage

Leakage Audio

Overall Leakage @ 1ft

39.69 dB

The Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED wireless have a decent leakage performance. Most of the escaping audio occurs in the mid-range, making it sound somewhat full-bodied. If you crank up the volume when you're gaming, other people in the room can hear it.

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Microphone

Microphone

Microphone Style

Integrated

No

In-Line

No

Boom

Yes

Detachable Boom

Yes

Mic Yes

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6.8

Microphone

Recording Quality

Recorded Speech

LFE

546 Hz

FR Std. Dev.

2.86 dB

HFE

6,544.63 Hz

Weighted THD

0.132

Gain

21.81 dB

The boom microphone has fair recording quality. Recorded speech is clear and understandable but not particularly natural. It also sounds thin and tinny.

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7.2

Microphone

Noise Handling

SpNR

64.98 dB

Noise Gate

On/Off Toggle

Speech + Pink Noise Handling

7.0

Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample

Speech + Subway Noise Handling

7.5

Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

The boom microphone does a decent job of isolating speech from loud ambient noise, partly because of its noise gate. If there's noise from a busy street or conversations in the background in your gaming space, your voice is still easily understandable to whoever's on the other end of the line.

Note: You can adjust the noise gate processor's sensitivity in the headphones' companion software, but you can't deactivate it, meaning that it had an impact on the score given. That said, the mic would have still likely scored fairly well in this respect, even without a noise gate.

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Active Features

8.2

Active Features

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargable

Continuous Battery Life

21.3 hrs

Additional Charges

0.0

Total Battery Life

21.3 hrs

Charge Time

4.4 hrs

Power-Saving Feature

Auto-Off Timer

Audio While Charging

Yes

Passive Playback

No

Charging Port USB-C

They have impressive battery performance. The manufacturer advertises a continuous battery life of 20 hours with the RGB lighting on, and we measured just over that. Logitech also advertises that you can get more battery, roughly 29 hours worth, with the RGB lighting off. The headphones are equipped with an auto-off timer to help save battery life, which you can adjust or turn off in the companion software. Unfortunately, you can expect the headphones to take 4.5 hours to fully recharge, but at least you can still use them while charging.

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9.0

Active Features

App Support

App Name Logitech G Hub

iOS No

Android No

macOS Yes

Windows Yes

Equalizer

Graphic + Presets

ANC Control

No

Mic Control Adjustable Level

Room Effects

No

Playback Control

No

Button Mapping Yes

Surround Support

Yes

These gaming headphones are compatible with the Logitech G HUB software. It grants you access to a huge variety of configuration options, including a graphic EQ, audio presets, button remapping, auto-off timer adjustment, and a customization menu for their RGB lighting strips. The BLUE VO!CE feature allows you to customize your microphone settings in-depth. Unfortunately, several users have reported various problems when using the Logitech G HUB software. This includes (but isn't limited to) startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. Even though we didn't encounter any issues with this software, please comment in the forums if you've experienced problems with it and your unit.

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Connectivity

0

Connectivity

Wired Connection

Analog Audio

No

USB Audio

No

Detachable

No

Length

N/A

Connector

No Wired Option

Latency - Analog

N/A

Latency - USB

N/A

Recorded Latency

N/A

Recorded Latency Connection No Wired Audio

These headphones are wireless only. They come with a USB-C to USB-A cable for charging or connecting to your PC to configure them, but you can't use it to receive audio.

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0

Connectivity

Bluetooth Connection

Bluetooth Version

No Bluetooth

Multi-Device Pairing

No

Quick Pair (Android)

No

Quick Pair (iOS)

No

Line Of Sight Range

N/A

Latency - SBC

N/A

Latency - aptX

N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (High Quality)

N/A

Latency - aptX Adaptive (Low Latency)

N/A

Latency - LDAC

N/A

Recorded Latency

N/A

Recorded Latency Codec No Bluetooth Audio

AAC Support

No

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8.7

Connectivity

Wireless Connection (Dongle)

Line Of Sight Range

126.00 ft (38.40 m)

Latency - Dongle

23 ms

Recorded Latency

These over-ears have excellent non-Bluetooth connectivity. They have similarly low latency to the Logitech G PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset, ensuring your audio and visuals stay in sync while gaming.

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Connectivity

PC Compatibility

Analog

No

Wired USB

No

Non-BT Wireless

Audio + Microphone

They're fully compatible with PCs using the wireless USB dongle. However, they have somewhat high latency, which can cause your audio and video to fall out of sync. They can't connect any other way, like via Bluetooth or analog cable.

Connectivity

PlayStation Compatibility

PS4 Analog

No

PS4 Wired USB

No

PS4 Non-BT Wireless

Audio + Microphone

PS5 Analog

No

PS5 Wired USB

No

PS5 Non-BT Wireless

Audio + Microphone

These headphones only have full mic and audio compatibility with PlayStation consoles using the USB dongle. However, they have somewhat high latency over non-Bluetooth wireless.

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Connectivity

Xbox Compatibility

Xbox One Analog

No

Xbox One Wired USB

No

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless

No

Xbox Series X|S Analog

No

Xbox Series X|S Wired USB

No

Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless

No

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3.4

Connectivity

Base/Dock

Type

Wireless USB Dongle

USB Input

Yes

Line In

No

Line Out

No

Optical Input

No

RCA Input

No

Dock Charging

No

Power Supply

USB

The Logitech G733 Wireless have a wireless USB dongle that grants full audio and microphone compatibility with PCs and PlayStation consoles.

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