Logitech G325 Lightspeed Review

Design and Features

• Very light and comfortable
• Convenient tactile controls
• Reasonable software and battery life

The G325 Lightspeed isn’t too different in fit and finish from its predecessors, with a lightweight and minimalistic frame, not least in the white colourway I have. At 212g, it may not be the lightest headset that Logitech has ever made, but it’s nonetheless a very lightweight choice that you barely notice you’re wearing.

This headset is also available in a more standard black or even a stylish lilac colour if you’d prefer an added splash of colour. The white provides a clean finish that should integrate well in a modern setting. The plastics used in the headset’s frame feel durable and have a pleasant textured finish to them.

The G325 Lightspeed’s clamping force is pleasant without being too tight, although the only adjustment available is on the headband. You won’t find any earcup swivel, not even to the point that this headset could lie flat, which is a bit of a shame from a portability perspective.

The padding here across the headband and earcups is plush, and the earcups themselves are deep and roomy. I’m also pleased to report there’s a decently tight seal, which helps with passive noise isolation, even if this headset lacks any active noise cancellation.

On-board controls are all loaded onto the left-hand side, with tactile controls for power, Bluetooth pairing, volume and mic muting. Some of the buttons are slider switches and have texture to them, so it’s reasonably easy to distinguish between them. There isn’t a boom mic that protrudes out of the front of the frame, helping the headset’s minimal profile.

Wireless connectivity is handled by either Bluetooth or the bundled 2.4GHz receiver, and I found it to work plug-and-play with my MacBook and Honor Magic V3 over Bluetooth, plus my Windows gaming PC over the 2.4GHz connection. This headset is rated to work with a wide range of platforms, too, including PC, PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, Nintendo Switch 2 and original Switch, plus mobile.  You can also use it wired over the USB-C connection, although it needs enough charge in the headset to work that way.

Software duties are handled by Logitech’s reliable G Hub, which provides a convenient means of adjusting more basic settings, such as for the EQ. Against rivals from the likes of SteelSeries, this feels a smidgen lacking.

As for battery life, Logitech reckons you’ll get up to 24 hours out of the G325 Lightspeed, which gives you up to three working days’ worth of charge before you’ll need to refill. This is okay for the price, although it lags slightly behind more premium options.

Audio and Microphone

• Clean, surprisingly wide audio
• Good mid-range and treble
• Mic performance is just okay

Of course, the important thing with any headset is how it sounds, and as with SteelSeries, Logitech seems to have carved a niche out for the sound signature of its devices, which is where the G325 Lightspeed falls into. There’s a clean and inoffensive nature to its sound, and it isn’t too heavy-handed with any particular part of the frequency range.

For instance, while the bass isn’t overwhelming, you definitely get a bit of presence and extension to things such as gunshots in Counter-Strike 2 and the deep rumble of certain engine noises in Forza Horizon 5 or Assetto Corsa. It also translates reasonably well into my usual suite of rock music testing tracks, such as Rush’s Working Man, or the brooding opening couple of minutes to The Invisible Man from Marillion.

Mid-range clarity for things such as vocals is strong, and there’s a pleasant, clean and crisp feel to sounds such as footsteps in CS2, making this a good headset to pair with FPS titles if you’re on a budget. There is a little bit of sparkly treble coming through, too, and I’m impressed with the detail and width of the soundstage on offer, helping the G325 Lightspeed’s immersion.

This is certainly a headset that’s tuned more for games than music, and some EQ fiddling in G Hub to bring the bass up a tad is likely to yield a more fun listen in your favourite tunes. Don’t go too far, though, as it can then turn this into how a lot of other cheaper headsets sound, with the low end colouring the overall sound signature too much.

If you’re a hi-res music listener, then you’ll also be pleased to know the G325 Lightspeed can transmit 24-bit audio via its receiver for more detail. 

The beamforming microphone on the G325 Lightspeed is integrated into the unit itself, and is just okay. Through it, my voice sounded quite quiet by default, and the noise rejection isn’t as strong as that of other headsets. For basic in-game comms, it’s fine, but you can get better options.

Should you buy it?