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Logitech G Yeti Orb

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G Yeti Orb

Released September 2023.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Specifications table: Release Date Sept. 19, 2023. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Type
Condenser
Polar patterns
Cardioid
Outputs
USB
Frequency response
70 Hz / 20 kHz

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General

Series
Yeti1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026The maker names it Yeti Orb in the Yeti microphone line that Logitech took over from Blue. The page has no series row.
Model numbers
988-000556, 988-000549, 988-000558, 988-0005511Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026US page data: 988-000556 is White and 988-000549 is Black.2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-eu/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026EU and UK page data: 988-000558 is White and 988-000551 is Black. Canada and the US use 988-000556 and 988-000549.
GTIN / EAN
097855189424, 097855189455, 5099206114494, 50992061144877Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Microphone/or15enlg0/Logitech-Yeti-Orb---BlackRead 14 October 2026Page meta data: UPC 097855189455 for the black Yeti Orb, part number 988-000549.8Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Microphone/5cg43vjmq/Logitech-Yeti-Orb---Off-WhiteRead 14 October 2026Page meta data: UPC 097855189424 for the white Yeti Orb, part number 988-000556.9Retailer pagelambda-tek.com/Logitech-988-000551-sh/B47849217Read 14 October 2026LambdaTek UK: Logitech G 988-000551, black, EAN 5099206114487.10Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3101637Read 14 October 2026OX.ee: Logitech G Yeti Orb White, product code 988-000558, EAN 5099206114494.
Announced
19 September 20235Press articleeftm.com/2023/09/logitech-g-unveil-new-yeti-gaming-microphones-and-a-rgb-light-to-help-get-your-message-out-to-the-masses-more-effectively-237745Read 14 October 2026EFTM coverage dated 19 Sep 2023 of the Logitech G announcement of the Yeti GX and Yeti Orb. Logitech's own press release is on news.logitech.com and was not readable by agents.
Status
Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026In stock on the Logitech G US store at 69.99 USD.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$59.994Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Specifications table: MSRP / Price at Time of Review 59.99 USD. Logitech's US store now sells it at 69.99 USD. Applies to the US rows.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026US page data lists YETI ORB - White and YETI ORB - Black. Some retailers print the white one as Off White.2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-eu/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026EU page data lists YETI ORB - White and YETI ORB - Black.
Microphone type
Condenser1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Type, Condenser.

Capsule and pickup

Capsule size
Not available
Capsules
11Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026The page says a condenser capsule, singular. No count is printed.
Polar patterns
Cardioid1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Polar Pattern, Cardioid.
Address type
Side address4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: it has two 1/4-20 mounting points that let you mount it upright (it's a side-address mic) or tilted back at 45 degrees. Specifications table: Orientation, Side Address.

Sound specs

Frequency response
Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Frequency Response 70Hz-20KHz.
Sensitivity (analog)
Not available
Sensitivity (digital)
Not available
Max SPL
117dB SPL1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Max SPL 117 dB (THD 1% kHz). The frequency printed after THD 1% is a typo for 1 kHz.
Max SPL distortion limit
1%1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Max SPL 117 dB (THD 1% kHz).
Self-noise
Not available
Digital noise floor
Not available
Signal-to-noise ratio
72dB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Signal to Noise Ratio 72 dB. No reference level or weighting is printed.
Dynamic range
95dB6Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/logitech-g-yeti-microphonesRead 14 October 2026Review text: the Yeti Orb has a dynamic range of 95 dB and a signal-to-noise ratio of 72 dB. The distortion level and weighting are not stated.
Output impedance
Not available

Connectivity

Outputs
USB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Connector, USB-C to USB-A.
Inputs for other sources
Not available
USB and XLR at once
Not available
USB port
USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Connector, USB-C to USB-A. The USB-C socket is on the back of the microphone.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: the USB-C port is on the back of the microphone.
Cable host plug
USB-A1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Connector, USB-C to USB-A.
Cable length
2m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026In the box: 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: 6.5 foot (2 m) USB-C to USB-A cable.
Phantom power
Not available

Digital audio

Max bit depth
24bits1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Sample Rate 24bit / 48KHz.
Max sample rate
48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Sample Rate 24bit / 48KHz.
32-bit float recording
No1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed, so no 32-bit float format.

Monitoring

Headphone output
No4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: no on-mic controls or ports besides the USB-C port. TechRadar's Dutch review also says it has no headphone port.
Zero-latency monitoring
Not available

Controls and processing

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Onboard controls
Not available
Onboard processing
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Mounting and accessories

Mount threads
1/4 inch1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Mounting, included stand or any 1/4 inch-20 threaded mount.3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/16266692828695-Can-I-mount-Yeti-Orb-on-my-boom-armRead 14 October 2026Support article: the 1/4-20 thread on the bottom of the microphone connects to a tripod or any other 1/4-20 stand.4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: two quarter-inch 20 threaded mounting points.
Shock mount
Not available
Pop filter
Not available
Desk stand included
Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026In the box: Removable desktop stand.3Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/16266692828695-Can-I-mount-Yeti-Orb-on-my-boom-armRead 14 October 2026Support article: the Yeti Orb comes with a detachable tripod base.

Design and build

Housing material
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Lighting, RGB with LIGHTSYNC. The page says the RGB logo and status light work with LIGHTSYNC for custom lighting effects. Tom's Hardware says the logo changes colour by recording state, so part of the light is a status light.
Lighting zones
Not available

Software

Software
G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Page text: install G HUB to control the Yeti Orb. Blue VO!CE presets run in G HUB.
User firmware updates
Not available

Compatibility

Works with
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026System requirements: Mac or Windows system with an available USB 1.1 port or higher.
Consoles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Microphone dimensions
Not available
Microphone weight
119.5g(4.2 oz)4Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-yeti-orbRead 14 October 2026Review: the microphone alone weighs around 4.22 oz (119.5 g). The review unit with the stand weighed 223 g against Logitech's 230 g.
Weight with stand
230g(8.1 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Weight 8.11 oz (230 g). Tom's Hardware says Logitech lists the weight of the microphone and stand together, and its own review unit with the stand weighed 223 g.

Certifications

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In the box

In the box
Yeti Orb USB microphone, Removable desktop stand, 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable, User documentation, Streamlabs Ultra redeem code1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Package contents list, verbatim.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/yeti-orb-gaming-microphone.988-000556Read 14 October 2026Specs and requirements: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty, on the US store page.

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Model numberGTINLaunch price (US)Colours
988-000549097855189455$59.99Black
988-000556097855189424$59.99White
988-0005515099206114487Not availableBlack
988-0005585099206114494Not availableWhite

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