Just a day before the start of PAX Prime in Seattle, peripheral maker Logitech unveiled the company's latest entry into the gaming audio arena. At Logitech's audio lab in Camas, Washington, we got a hands-on with the two units that are billed as the successors to the G930 headset.
Like the G930 before them, both the G633 and G933 (which we've heard have gone by the code names Ripley and Newt, though we don't know which is which) feature 7.1 Dolby surround. Additionally, these headphones support DTS' Heaphone:X 7.1 surround that promises highly accurate surround in games and movies. Users can hot-switch between Dolby and DTS surround using the Logitech Gaming Software configuration tool.
The G633 uses either a wired USB or 3.5mm connection, while the G933 uses a 2.4GHz wireless USB mix adapter. If the user prefers, the G933 can use a wired connection as well. The G933's wireless range is advertised at 15 meters. We were told by some Logitech employees that they may reach up to 24 meters in perfect conditions, but the headset is rated at 15 to preserve quality in most conditions. Like other Logitech Gaming headsets, the boom mic swings up and out of the way when the user doesn't need to issue voice commands to teammates.
The G633 features both USB and 3.5mm connections and can use both at once.
In addition to Windows PCs, the G633 and G933 is compatible with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Users can even connect two different audio sources with the G633's USB and 3.5mm connections. The G933 allows mixing of up to three sources when using the wireless mix adapter.
Each model features the programmable buttons on the left ear cup, right next to a volume wheel, mic toggle and input switch. Both headsets also feature a programmable RGB lighting that can be controlled with Logitech Gaming Software.
The G633's G-keys and controls.
During our visit to Logitech's lab, senior acoustical systems engineer Tracy Wick showed off the Pro-G driver that Logitech developed as the heart of the headset. Logitech says the drivers are more accurate than most other consumer drivers and aim for reference quality. The driver is covered by a proprietary textile membrane that offers better response across the full audible range, Logitech said.
The Pro-G driver and membrane material.
With our first hands-on, we found the cans to be of moderate weight and of good construction. We were also wowed by the DTS surround demo in Logitech's reference theater room. We liked what we heard with the hands-on demos, but demos are just about always best-case. We got a review G633 headset, so expect a more in-depth review soon.
The G633 will retail for $149, while the G933 will go for a cool $199. The G633 will be available in September, while the G933 will be available in October.
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