If you’ve looked into buying a gaming headset, then you’ll have come across Logitech. They’ve been making headsets since pretty much the very beginning and have established themselves as one of — if not the — leading companies in the market.
Their G Pro and G Pro X models are two of the highest-selling headsets around, and with good reason: there’s much to love about the headsets, which do pretty much everything that a serious gamer would look for in a headset.
At first glance, the G Pro and G Pro X headsets seem to be identical. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that there are a fair few notable differences between the two. On this page, we’ll take a close look at both and offer some insight into which would be the best option for you.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Let’s get the most important detail out of the way: The G Pro X headset is essentially the upgraded version of the G Pro headset, so you can naturally assume that it’s going to have more to offer than the G Pro.
Still, there are a lot of similarities between the two. For one thing, they look virtually identical. Plus, they weigh the same, they both come with a detachable microphone, and they’re both very well-made. They’re bulky and sturdy and made for indoor use.
So what about the differences? Logitech didn’t reinvent the G Pro headset when they made the X model, but they did make some notable improvements and additions. The G Pro X headset comes with an additional cable for mobile listening and an extra set of ear cups that stay cooler than the original earcups, making them ideal for gaming on hot days or in hot rooms.
Both headsets sound good and offer great microphone quality, but the G Pro X is just that little bit better. It includes Blue Voice technology that gives the microphone studio-quality sound (when enabled) and Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos surround sound. You can tweak the settings of both headsets using Logitech software, but you get slightly more customization options from the G Pro X.
The Gamer View
So what do gamers have to say about these headphones? They both get good reviews. The G Pro headset has an average score of 4.4/5 from 2,000 reviews; the G Pro X headset has an average score of 4.4/5 from 8,500 reviews.
The common consensus among gamers is the same as it was among professional reviewers: the G Pro headset is good, but the G Pro X headset is better. Most positive reviews of both of these headsets mention the sound quality, comfort, and build quality.
Final Thoughts
The bottom line of these headsets is: they’re both great, but the G Pro X is more so. Logitech has taken all that was great about the G Pro headset and refined the product to make it even better. If you don’t mind spending a little more money, then the G Pro X headset will be the way to go. However, if you are on a budget, it is unlikely that you would regret buying the G Pro headset. So, to sum it up, the G Pro X is the clear winner in this comparison.
Do you own either of these Logitech headsets? If so, let me know what you think of it in the comments! Also, if you enjoyed this post, you may also like our comparison of the G Pro X vs the Razer Blackshark.