Logitech G933 Wireless Headphones Review

The Logitech G933 Artemis look somewhat like a cross between the Logitech G930 Wireless and the Logitech G533 Wireless. Like the rest of the Logitech lineup and most gaming headphones, they're a little bulky and have large and slightly square-ish ear cups with a wide headband and a cool two-tone color scheme that looks great. However, they're not the most outdoor-friendly headphones, since like most gaming-focused headsets they have a bulky design and a retractable mic instead of a detachable one. So while they're one of the better-looking gaming headsets we've tested, they will not be the ideal option to use outside even if they do come with a standard audio cable that will work with your phone.

These headphones, like the Logitech G930 Wireless, the Logitech G533 Wireless and the HyperX Cloud Flight, are decently comfortable headphones that come with removable and breathable pads. They have large and spacious ear cups and a relatively loose fit that doesn't clamp your head as much as some of the other gaming headphones we've tested. They're comfortable enough to wear for long gaming sessions. However, the padding on the ear cups is a bit stiff and doesn't feel as nice on the skin as the microfiber or pleather coating of some of the other gaming over-ears.

The Logitech G933 have great but slightly confusing controls. They provide two control schemes; one when wireless with the default button layout on the right ear cup, and another when wired with the 1/8" TRRS audio cable that has an in-line remote. The in-line remote has a typical button layout, with a play, pause and call management button, a small volume dial and a microphone mute switch. The wireless layout, however, provides a bit more control over the headphones' functionalities. Here you have a volume dial with better feedback, a mute mic button, and the power switch. You also get 3 programmable buttons that you can set to different settings and functions via the Logitech gaming software. The default setup will cycle through different EQ modes, enable surround sound and switch between different light patterns for the LEDs. All the buttons feel well made and a bit reminiscent of console controller d-pads with excellent feedback. Unfortunately, since there are so many options on one ear cup, it can be a bit confusing at first, especially during a heated multiplayer game. You do get used to it eventually thanks to the slightly raised notches on the buttons, but it does take a bit of time.

These headphones have an average over-ear design with decently breathable ear cup pads. They create a fairly good seal around your ears so they will obstruct a good amount of airflow. But on the upside, the slightly breathable pads make them a bit cooler than typical over-ear headsets. They won't be the best headphones to use in hot and humid conditions and they will make your ears a bit warm after a couple of hours of listening but on the upside, they'll be fine for gaming and about average for other use cases.

The Logitech G933, like most gaming headsets, aren't very portable headphones you can carry around on your person. They're bulky, cumbersome, and don't fold into a more compact format. They're also limited by the range of the USB transmitter if you want to use them wirelessly, but since they come with a good mobile-friendly audio cable, you don't have to. Unfortunately, they don't provide a case and a pouch in the box which is slightly disappointing even if you're not going to be carrying them around very often.

These headphones don't come with a case or pouch.

The Logitech G933 feel more premium than the Logitech G930 Wireless. They have a fairly similar mostly-plastic build quality but the subtle design tweaks of the G933 make for a better-built and more premium-looking headset overall. They have a decently flexible headband that is reinforced with a metal frame. The ear cups feel dense and decently durable with removable backplates that cleverly hide the USB dongle and battery in each ear cup. The mic design is a relatively short plastic hinge with a retractable and flexible boom mic. It's sturdy and looks decent but won't be as durable as the mic designs of other gaming headphones we've tested. On the upside, the ear cup pads, the cables, and the battery are replaceable which makes them a bit more durable than most headsets in the long run.

These headphones aren't stable enough for running and doing physical activity but will be okay for more casual uses. They won't move much if you're just sitting on the couch gaming, or walking around your home listening to music. Unfortunately, they're not at all designed for exercising or working out. They have slightly larger and heavier ear cups than the Logitech G930 Wireless so they will easily fall off your head under strenuous physical conditions. They're not a suitable option for sports.

• Logitech G933 Headphones
• USB transmitter
• 1/8 to 1/16 TRS adapter
• Audio cable
• USB Charging cable
• RCA cable
• Manual

The frequency response consistency of the Logitech G933 is sub-par. These headphones are a bit inconsistent in their delivery across multiple subjects, especially in the lower frequencies. In the bass range, they show more than 6dB of variance below 100Hz across our five human subjects, especially on the subject who wears glasses. In the treble range, they perform better since the inconsistencies occur in narrower bands.

The bass is very good. LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 10Hz, which is excellent. Also, low-bass is above our target by more than 3dB. This indicates a deep and extended bass with a bit of extra of thump and rumble, which some users may like. Mid-bass, responsible for the body of bass guitars and the punch of kick drums, is also overemphasized by more than 3dB. High-bass, responsible for warmth is better balanced and is hyped by about 1dB. If you're a fan of bass-heavy music and video game sound effects, take a look at the Razer Nari Ultimate and their bass haptic feedback system. Also, their bass delivery varies significantly across users, and is sensitive to the quality of the fit, seal, and whether you wear glasses. The response here represents the average bass response and your experience may vary.

The Logitech G933 headset has a very good mid-range. The response is relatively flat and even, which is good for reproducing clear and well-balanced vocals/instruments. However, it's consistently recessed by about 2.5dB, which nudges vocals toward the back of the mix by giving more emphasis to the lower frequencies.

The treble performance is very good. The frequency response in the treble range is a bit uneven, but overall well-balanced. Low-treble is under our neutral target by 0.6dB, which along with the dip around 6KHz, will have a small negative effect on the detail and brightness of vocals and lead instruments. These headphones could also sound slightly sibilant (sharp on S and Ts) due to the peak around 10Khz. This will be most audible on vocals and cymbals.

The imaging performance is about average. Weighted group delay is at 0.4, which is good, but the GD graph shows that the response crosses the audibility threshold around 60Hz. This could result in a bass that is a tad slow, but it's subtle enough that most people won't notice it. Additionally, the L/R drivers of our test unit were very well-matched in amplitude, frequency, and phase response. This is important for the accurate localization and placement of objects (like voice, instruments, and video game effects) in the stereo field.

The soundstage is mediocre. The PRTF graph shows a decent amount of pinna interaction and activation, which is good, but it has low accuracy. There is not a notch present around the 10kHz region either. Therefore, their soundstage may be perceived as relatively large, but unnatural and located inside the head.

The Logitech G933 are compatible with Dolby 7.1 Surround and DTS, found in the headphones' companion software. When you turn on Dolby Surround, you can change the speakers' volume and toggle between 'Music' and 'Movie' mode, depending on what kind of an audio experience you prefer. With DTS, you can also adjust the volume of the speakers and select different modes: 'DTS Standard', 'FPS', and 'Signature Sound'.

The isolation performance is sub-par. In the bass range, occupied by the rumble of airplane and bus engines, they achieve no isolation. In the mid-range, important for blocking out speech, they achieve about 7dB of isolation, which is about average. In the treble range, where sharp sounds like S and Ts sit, they isolate by 20dB, which is decent.

The Logitech G933 have a sub-par leakage performance. The significant portion of their leakage sits between 300Hz and 4KHz, which is a broad range. The overall level of the leakage is a bit loud too. With the music at 100dB SPL, the leakage at 1 foot away averages at 46dB and peaks at around 58dB. This is a little above the noise floor of most offices.

The Logitech G933 has a very good microphone. The LFE (low-frequency extension) of 281Hz indicates a recorded/transmitted speech that sounds a little thin. The HFE (high-frequency extension) is at 6.3kHz, which results in a clear and detailed speech, but it may lack a bit of airiness. The response between the LFE and HFE points is quite flat, resulting in a natural voice capture.

The boom microphone of the Logitech G933 is excellent at noise handling. It achieved a speech-to-noise ratio of 25dB in our SpNR test. This indicates that they can separate speech from ambient noise to a good degree in most situations.

The Logitech G933 headphones have a decent battery life that delivers up to 12 hours of continuous playtime. They take quite a bit of time to charge when compared to more recent Bluetooth headphones but compared to some gaming headsets, they are about average at 3.8hrs. They also automatically turn off if there's no audio playing after 5 minutes which saves a lot of power. Also, they can be used while charging which is great for gaming marathons if you're close to a power source, like when gaming on PC. If you want better battery life, take a look at the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition with their 25 hours, or the dual battery system of the Arctis Pro Wireless.

Logitech G HUB is highly customizable when paired with the G933 headset. You get access to a great equalizer and surround sound effects you can personalize, microphone and volume levels, as well as swappable profiles with saved personal settings and an adjustable audio off timer you can set directly in the app. You can also access Dolby 7.1 Surround and DTS virtual soundstage features to help create a more immersive gaming experience. Like the Logitech G930 Wireless, these headphones have three programmable buttons that you can map to trigger specific commands, which is great and sets them apart from most for most gaming headsets. Unfortunately, there have been a lot of user reports regarding the stability of this software, including startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. Although we didn't encounter these issues with these headphones, if you've had issues using this app, let us know in the discussions.

These headphones don't have Bluetooth connectivity. If you want a gaming headset that also supports Bluetooth, check out the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 or the Elite 800.

They have only about 22ms of latency which is great for gaming and watching movies.

Update: 01/23/2019: The Logitech G933 don't have audio over USB on PC or on consoles. The review has been updated to reflect this.

The Logitech G933 come with a 1/8" TRRS audio cable with an in-line remote and mic that will work with your phone, consoles, and PC, although you're more than likely going to use their USB cable on PC to have access to their app. However, the 1/8" TTRS cable works best with iOS devices and only has partial support on older Androids.

The base/dock is a small USB dongle transmitter with a line-in. It also acts as an audio mixer that has a line input that will mix the in-game audio with an auxiliary source, like your phone, console or TV. It's compatible with the PS4 and PC but only provides audio for Xbox One. However, since it's just a simple USB stick, it will not provide dock charging which isn't as convenient as some of the other wireless headsets we've tested.