Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset vs Razer BlackShark V2 X
Get the Razer BlackShark V2 X. Unless you want wireless, or it's for a child — then the Logitech G435.
Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
A very light, cheap wireless headset made with younger gamers in mind, with a volume limiter, a dongle and Bluetooth. The built-in mic is weak in a noisy room.
Razer BlackShark V2 X
A very light, cheap wired headset with an excellent mic for the money. It feels plasticky, and the sound is bass-heavy.
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The BlackShark V2 X has an excellent boom mic for the money and works with every console and PC over its cable. The G435 is wireless with a dongle and Bluetooth plus a volume limiter for young ears, but its built-in mic picks up background noise and it doesn't work with Xbox.
- —You want to move around without a cable.
- —It's for a child.
- —You also want to use it with your phone.
- —You talk in team games.
- —You play on Xbox, or on several consoles.
- —You don't want to charge a headset.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners love how light and comfortable it is, the sound for the money, and many bought it for a child who's happy with it. The main complaint by far is the built-in mic, followed by dropping connections, a thin headband and consoles it didn't work with.
- ✓Good value
- ✓Light and comfortable
- ✓Good sound
- −Weak or poor mic
- −Connection drops or Bluetooth lag
Owners love the sound, comfort and mic for the price. The main complaint is a mic that sounded poor or stopped working.
- ✓Good sound for gaming
- ✓Comfortable and light
- ✓Clear mic
- −The mic sounded poor or stopped working
- −Clamps too tightly
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very light and comfortable
- +Dongle and Bluetooth
- +Volume limiter for younger ears
- −The built-in mic picks up background noise and can sound harsh.
- −No EQ or sound presets.
- −Wireless only: there's no cable option.
- −About 20 hours per charge, less than most rivals.
- +Excellent mic for the price
- +Very light and comfortable
- +Works with every console and PC
- −The plastic build feels fragile.
- −The mic doesn't come off, and some owners had mics that failed.
- −Dark, bass-heavy sound, and no software to adjust it.
- −No USB adapter in the box.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Wireless or wired
The G435 is wireless with Bluetooth too; the BlackShark V2 X plugs in by 3.5 mm.
Mic
Built-in mics on the G435; a bendable boom mic on the Razer.
Weight
165 g against 240 g.
Technical specifications
| Logitech G435 | Razer BlackShark V2 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver or Bluetooth, up to 10 m | Wired, 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 40 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz | 50 mm TriForce |
| Mic | Built-in, 100 Hz–8 kHz | — |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours; USB-C charging | — |
| Max volume | Under 100 dB, optional limiter under 85 dB | — |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D AudioTech and Windows Sonic compatible | — |
| Works with | PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5 (USB), Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 (Bluetooth) | PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck, phones |
| Weight | 165 g | 240 g |
| Recycled plastic | At least 22% | — |
| Microphone | — | HyperClear cardioid, bendable |
| Noise | — | Closed-back earcups, passive isolation |
| Surround | — | 7.1 on Windows 11 |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Logitech G435 (Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED) and the Razer BlackShark V2 X (Razer BlackShark V2 X (3.5 mm)), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Logitech G435: 192 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Razer BlackShark V2 X: 221 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Best Buy (Canada), read October 2026.