Gaming / Headsets and headphones
LogitechGaming headset
G435 LIGHTSPEED
Released September 2021.4Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2021/Logitech-G-Unveils-Its-Lightest-Most-Affordable-Sustainable-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Yet/default.aspxRead 11 October 2026Release dated September 14, 2021 says available in September 2021. Last checked 11 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Over-ear
- Audio connections
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- 18h
66 of 161 fields known.
At a glance
Weight
Lower than 94% of other headsets and headphones. Lower is better.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- 981-001049, 981-001050, 981-001062, 981-0010741Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026US page lists 981-001049 for Black and Neon Yellow. The EU page lists 981-001050, 981-001062 and 981-001074. Other regional numbers seen at retailers are not stored.2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-eu/products/gaming-audio/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset.981-001050.htmlRead 11 October 2026Structured data lists 981-001050 Black and Neon Yellow, 981-001062 Blue and Raspberry, 981-001074 Off White and Lilac.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 14 September 20214Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2021/Logitech-G-Unveils-Its-Lightest-Most-Affordable-Sustainable-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Yet/default.aspxRead 11 October 2026
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- US, EU1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026US page and EU page (logitechg.com/en-eu) are the two maker regions checked.2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-eu/products/gaming-audio/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset.981-001050.htmlRead 11 October 2026
- Colours
- Black and Neon Yellow, Blue and Raspberry, Off White and Lilac1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-eu/products/gaming-audio/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset.981-001050.htmlRead 11 October 2026
Design
- Form factor
- Over-ear7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/logitech/g435-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026
- Ear cup enclosure
- Closed7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/logitech/g435-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Public summary results list Enclosure Closed-Back. Result cells are not read.12Reviewsoundguys.com/product/logitech-g-g435Read 11 October 2026Product page spec: Acoustic Design Closed-back.
- Wearing style
- Headband5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026
- Folding
- Not available
- Swivelling ear cups
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Driver type
- Dynamic7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/logitech/g435-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Public summary results list Transducer Dynamic.
- Driver size
- 40mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Drivers per side
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Not available
- Magnet
- Not available
- Frequency response (wired or passive)
- Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Headphone frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz. No power state or standard is stated.
- Wireless audio transmission band
- Not available
- Impedance (passive when specified)
- 45Ω1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker labels it 45 Ohms (passive). The headset has no analog input, so no passive listening mode exists.
- Sensitivity (passive when specified)
- 83.1dB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker states 83.1 dB SPL/mW. A Latin American retailer lists 100 dB, which is not stored.
- Sensitivity reference
- Per 1 mW1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- THD (claimed)
- Not available
- Max input power
- Not available
- Max digital audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max digital audio bit depth
- Not available
- DAC
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Not available
- Custom EQ bands
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
- Spatial audio support
- Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D AudioTech, Windows Sonic Spatial Sound1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker states compatibility with Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D AudioTech and Windows Sonic Spatial Sound. No licence is stated.
- Spatial audio licence included
- Not available
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- No5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026
- ANC type
- Not available
- ANC microphones
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Not available
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
- Frequency response notes
- Compared with SoundGuys house curve, sub-bass is under-emphasized, bass and midrange have slight extra emphasis, and treble falls off earlier than usual.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026Measured with SoundGuys test rig and compared with its house curve.
- Bass amount
- Not available
- Treble amount
- Not available
- Deviation from target
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion
- Not available
- Sound leakage
- Not available
- Measured noise isolation
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured, best)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Mic quality notes
- Clearer than most embedded headphone microphones but not as good as a boom microphone.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026SoundGuys recorded microphone demos in ideal and office conditions.
- Mic low-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- Measured battery life
ANC Lighting Hours (h) No No 24.25 - Battery life (measured, max)
- 24.25h
- Clamping force
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Microphone
- Microphone element
- Not available
- Microphone pickup pattern
- Not available
- Voice microphones
- 21Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker: dual beamforming mics. Stored as two voice microphones.12Reviewsoundguys.com/product/logitech-g-g435Read 11 October 2026Product page spec: microphone count 2, built-in with no boom.
- Total microphones
- Not available
- Mic frequency response
- Min100Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Microphone frequency response 100 Hz - 8 kHz.
- Mic sensitivity
- Not available
- Mic signal-to-noise
- Not available
- Mic sample rate
- Not available
- Flip to mute
- Not available
- Mute button
- Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Mute indicator
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 2026
- Adjustable sidetone
- Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pages 9 and 10: sidetone is switched on and off and raised or lowered with Mute and Volume buttons.
- Foam microphone windscreen
- Not available
Connectivity
- Audio connections
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Analog source plugs
- Not available
- Cable connector on headset
- Not available
- Longest included cable
- 1.8m6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Spec table lists the USB Type-C to Type-A charging cable at 6 feet (1.8 m).
- Headset USB plug or port
- USB-C6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Audio over USB-C cable
- No6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Review: the USB-C port only allows charging and cannot be used for a wired connection.
- Passive wired listening
- No6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Review: no analog 3.5 mm input and no wired fallback.
- Wireless receiver
- Included1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless receiver connector
- USB-A1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Wireless range (claimed)
- 10m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Up to 10 meters via LIGHTSPEED USB receiver or Bluetooth.
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026Review: the G435 supports the AAC and SBC codecs.
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Bluetooth multipoint
- No3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 4: G435 can connect to a single Bluetooth device at a time.
- Multipoint devices
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- No5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026Review: the headset cannot connect via the USB dongle and Bluetooth at the same time.
- Fast pairing
- Not available
- Base station
- Not available
Latency
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- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Compatible platforms
- Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Requirements: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5 over LIGHTSPEED. Nintendo Switch over Bluetooth. Nintendo Switch 2 over USB-A or Bluetooth. Bluetooth works with devices with Bluetooth audio, which covers phones.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Microphone works Windows 2.4 GHz Not available macOS 2.4 GHz Not available PS5 2.4 GHz Not available PS4 2.4 GHz Not available Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Not available Nintendo Switch 2 2.4 GHz Not available Nintendo Switch 2 Bluetooth Not available Android Bluetooth Not available iOS Bluetooth Yes Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker requirement lines: PlayStation 4 and 5 are USB wireless stereo only. Switch is Bluetooth. Switch 2 is USB-A or Bluetooth. Android is the generic Bluetooth audio case. Microphone support is not stated by the maker.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Reviewer used Bluetooth phone calls on an iPhone 12 Pro Max, which supports the iOS microphone flag.- Official licence
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Batteries included
- 19Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G435+Battery+Replacement/192531Read 11 October 2026Guide shows one battery in the left ear cup.
- Claimed battery life
ANC Lighting Hours (h) No No 18 - Battery life (claimed, max)
- 18h
- Battery life with ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life without ANC (claimed)
- 18h
- Charging port
- USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge playback
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Charging dock or stand
- Not available
Controls
- Volume control
- Buttons3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 20266Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Game and chat mix
- Not available
- Remappable controls
- Not available
- Wear detection
- Not available
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Comfort and build
- Headband type
- Not available
- Headband material
- Plastic with a thin fabric covering and no padding6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g435-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Review: the headband lacks padding and has a thin layer of fabric over the plastic.
- Frame material
- Plastic5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-g435-lightspeed-review-63579Read 11 October 2026Review describes a hollow all-plastic frame.
- Ear cup material
- Not available
- Ear pad material
- Memory foam with breathable fabric covering1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Ear cups are covered in breathable fabric with memory foam padding.
- Replaceable ear pads
- Yes10Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G435+Ear+Pad+Removal/192503Read 11 October 2026Guide removes and refits the ear pads.
- Ear pad attachment
- Not available
- Ear pad opening
- Not available
- Ear tips included
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
Software
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- Companion app
- Not available
- App platforms
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Headset weight
- 165g(5.8 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 20265.82 oz (165 g) in the maker dimension table. Microphone is built in.
- Headset dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
- Hi-Res Audio
- Not available
- Communication certifications
- Discord1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Certified Carbon Neutral1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker sustainability section: Certified Carbon Neutral.
In the box
- In the box
- G435 Headset, LIGHTSPEED wireless USB-A receiver, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, User Documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Package contents table: headset, LIGHTSPEED wireless USB-A receiver, USB-C to USB-A charging cable, user documentation.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count USB-C to USB-A charging cable 1.8 1
Links
- Product page
- www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
- Manual
- www.logitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66152/2/g435-wireless-gaming-headset-qsg.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multilingual setup guide. English pages 3 to 11.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026
Compare with
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Variants
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| Model number | Launch price (US) | Markets | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 981-001049 | $79.99 | US | Black and Neon Yellow |
| 981-001050 | Not available | EU | Black and Neon Yellow |
| 981-001062 | Not available | EU | Blue and Raspberry |
| 981-001074 | Not available | EU | Off White and Lilac |
Sources
We read 12 sources for this headset. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g435-wireless-bluetooth-gaming-headset
- Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G435+Ear+Pad+Removal/192503
- Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Logitech_G435
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