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Logitech G231 Prodigy Gaming Headset Game Quality Stereo Sound Playstion 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Gaming System Compatible Folding Unidirectional Mic Lay Flat Earpieces
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
Total Reviews
990
Old Reviews
673
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Sound Quality
122headset, mic, microphone, hear, headphones
+91%
-9%
" ... These probably sound great. ... "
" ... Good sound quality ... "
" ... I wasn't expecting much but I'll have to say these are some really good headphones for less than $40. ... But I tend to use these anytime sound becomes important. ... "
" ... The background sounds work just fine, but any talking is like trying to listen to people talking quietly in another room. ... "
" ... Sounds amazing for the price. ... "
" ... sound quality is good too. ... I love taking these with me for music. ... "
" ... Not saying this can be for a hardcore gamer, but if youre looking for something with comfort, sound quality and production, and budget-wise . ... "
" ... these headphones are great. ... The sound is pretty good for the price and the microphone as well. ... "
Comfort
118ears, uncomfortable, fit, hurt, cups
+75%
-25%
" ... It makes the headphones fit real snug on your face/head and that helps with the soundproofing. ... "
" ... The mic quality is great and it's so comfortable to wear over my glasses. ... "
" ... The headset is extremely comfortable and wearable for many hours. ... But all-in-all its a fantastic gaming headset for anyone who has had comfort issues in the past with their ears. ... "
" ... Padding on the top and sides is a bit rough, but hold up well and are comfy. ... "
" ... Also, he loves how the headset cradles his ears comfortably and has noted that they feel like pillows. ... "
" ... Soft ear pads that cover the entire ear. ... "
" ... The padding around the ears is very comfortable. ... "
" ... The Headset has good sound, but if you have a small head it rocks about and slides off your head a fair bit. ... "
Build Quality
63cord, padding, head, fabric, build quality
+68%
-32%
" ... These do feel a little on the cheap side so I take very good care of them and am sure not to twist or bend them in any way. ... They fold flat ... "
" ... The cloth padding is the real draw back. ... "
" ... Feels quite sturdy. ... "
" ... Padding on the top and sides is a bit rough, but hold up well and are comfy. ... "
" ... Great audio quality and it feels like a solid pair of headphones which should be durable. ... "
" ... Solid product overall with a great price for the quality. ... "
" ... Other than that these headphones look great and the seem durable. ... I did accidentally tug on it a few times and the cord feels very durable. ... "
" ... -Nylon cord seems strong and durable ... "
Headphones
60headphones, usb, headsets, adapter, jack
+87%
-13%
" ... This headset is nice but not amazing. ... "
" ... Without spending a lot of money you aren't getting perfectly attenuated headphones. ... "
" ... Then I decided to try switching headsets. ... "
" ... This is 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... these headphones are great. ... "
" ... The headset works quite well. ... "
" ... Id recommend it if youre not looking for high end headphones with customizability ... "
" ... These headphones are pretty nice for the price. ... "
Price
58worth, money, price point, 40, dollars
+97%
-3%
" ... It sounds nice and clear, and is comfortable but its overall feel reflects its price point. ... "
" ... Sounds amazing for the price. ... "
" ... Extremely pleased with the quality for the price. ... "
" ... Good headset for price point. ... "
" ... If you are reading this review and the price is still $40, I HIGHLY suggest investing another $20 - $40 to get a headset that will likely last you a minimum of twice as long. ... "
" ... These headphones are pretty nice for the price. ... "
" ... Logitech is quality, and at a great price too! ... "
" ... Decent virtual 7.1 headset for the price. ... "
Cables
54braided, long, wire, velcro, fabric
+69%
-31%
" ... On wire controls ... The cable is really long (probably good if you're using on a PC) ... "
" ... Keep your cord above the ground so that a dog doesn't get tangled in the cord, panic, sprint across the room, drop the headphones to the ground (where they survive) but then keep bolting out of the room so that they bang against everything and shatter into hundreds of pieces. ... "
" ... Sound is good, cable length is long, small, not heavy, and feels well crafted. ... "
" ... Sound quality is decent, cable has a cloth weave to protect the wiring. ... "
" ... the cable is braided and it comes with a clip that has the volume wheel and the mute button. ... "
" ... Cord is very long, allowing for optimal movement while wearing the headphones. ... "
" ... It's wired, the wire is braided, the wire is decently long, but to the point where you feel like you want to wander farther away from the computer . ... "
" ... This model has a very flexible cord. ... "
Gaming
47headset, games, game, gamers, gamer
+96%
-4%
" ... I would certainly recommend this headset for anyone getting into gaming or just wants a headset to keep their content to themselves. ... "
" ... Surround sound helps a lot with gaming (PS4). ... "
" ... I have used this for over a year, audio quality is good enough if you are just playing games and doing random media consumption, but small part of the headphone broke off. ... "
" ... Playing Overwatch, I can tell where someone is without looking. ... "
" ... This is for serious gamers. ... "
" ... I was able to pickup footsteps from left to right of someone walking behind me in game. ... "
" ... I've been using Astros for my gaming up until I bought these. ... "
" ... I use it for PC gaming. ... "
Product Reliability
42years, headset, year, stopped working, ago
+69%
-31%
" ... If that doesn't happen to you, these headphones will last forever. ... "
" ... So far it hasnt in the past 3 months, still going strong. ... "
" ... I purchased this headset three years ago, and it worked just fine for the most part. ... "
" ... We'll see what happens in the next few weeks. ... "
" ... I got these a few months ago and they are totally killer! ... "
" ... It's been working well all this time and is still in good condition. ... "
" ... the comfort level is OK for but they are kinda heavy for my liking but they lasted three years without anything bad happening. ... "
" ... A year later and this headset is still going strong. ... "
Fit
31head, ears, ear, snug, cord
+71%
-29%
" ... They fold flat ... "
" ... It makes the headphones fit real snug on your face/head and that helps with the soundproofing. ... "
" ... Ear pieces fit nicely around all types of ear/ sizes. ... "
" ... Great headphones for gaming, fits very snugly. ... Bought these twice, first set, the mic part broke off when I dropped it on my desk, but I liked the product so I bought it again. ... "
" ... Fits good, sounds is good. ... "
" ... It fits more snug, it's nice and comfy, and the cord is extremely long. ... "
" ... the desing contary to most reviews I saw is very sturdy and holds up pretty well. ... "
" ... Great over the ear fit, cheap, and great audio. ... This is easily fixed though by removing the ear pad, taking off the small blue earpiece frame, and tightening. ... "
Call quality
23mic, voice, friends, headset, calls
+83%
-17%
" ... I can't comment on the mic quality cause I don't typically listen to myself speak. ... "
" ... It records clear sound and you are easily understood when speaking to someone through it. ... "
" ... The mic is perfect people can hear me well this product is the best ... "
" ... I love the fit around my ears and the sound quality for voice calls. ... Great for when people just come in and start talking. ... "
" ... This could just be because I'm using it for conference calls at work and it is a very sensitive mic. ... "
" ... Other than that problem, these record your voice great. ... "
" ... Get these and your game will improve as you can hear people coming from around the corner, and you'll know what direction that annoying sniper is firing from! ... "
" ... The microphone quality is decent for talking to people, but not for commentaries, talk shows, videos, etc (Sounds a little like the voice codec of a phone. ... "
Bass
20headset, gaming, sound quality, mids, highs
+95%
-5%
" ... And the bass that comes from these in amazing, I love it. ... "
" ... Good headset for its price has really good bass as well mic quality isnt bad either. ... "
" ... The sound is veryyyy good the bass as well. ... "
" ... -Good Bass (For the price) ... "
" ... Not very loud, the bass is great and so is the noise canceling, but when it came to sound itself it was disappointing. ... "
" ... The bass is nice too, not overstated or washed-out, just right. ... The bass was great, but at the cost of all the highs and most of the mids. ... "
" ... + Good sound quality, decent bass level ... "
" ... If you're an audiophile look elsewhere, as these headphones are much heavier on bass than anything else, and it does muddy out the treble ever so slightly. ... I don't have anything really negative to say other than the preference towards bass, but hey, this is a "gaming headset". ... "
Ports
20usb, jack, 3 5mm, plug, jacks
+80%
-20%
" ... Works with PS4 (with an adapter) ... "
" ... It has a USB adapter also if you need one. ... "
" ... The other one in the same ports works perfectly. ... "
" ... I suggest using another USB sound adaptor with higher voltage. ... "
" ... NOT USB, just to give anyone in the future a heads up. ... This is 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... Great for the price, love the fact that you can use usb or jack to plug it in. ... "
" ... -Works with USB or aux/mic ports ... "
" ... Comes with included USB adapter which is great for me because my computer doesn't have 3.5mm jacks. ... "
Volume
18loud, louder, hear, mic, max
+39%
-61%
" ... So even at max volume you aren't going to blow your eardrums up. ... "
" ... My only complaint is I wish the volume was a little louder. ... "
" ... Very loud with IPhone SE. ... It "works", but is not that loud. ... "
" ... I'd have to say that the only downside that comes with them is the microphone volume. ... "
" ... The only problem is I wish they could go louder. ... "
" ... Sometimes it can get a little noisy if we're all talking at the sametime. ... "
" ... It works pretty well, but I had to crank up the volume so my friends could hear me. ... "
Controls
14volume control, mute switch, mute, mic, controls
+64%
-36%
" ... On wire controls ... "
" ... Love the way the volume control turns down the speakers . ... "
" ... the cable is braided and it comes with a clip that has the volume wheel and the mute button. ... "
" ... "Use the Volume slider to adjust the audio output levels. ... "
" ... - mute capability (button, or toggle) ... "
" ... There is a clip that allows for simple mute and volume up and down wheel. ... "
" ... The mute switch is convenient but may be placed a little to far down the line. ... "
" ... No annoying lights. ... "
Design
13look, blue, color, wish, red
+85%
-15%
" ... Blue is my favorite color and I'm absolutely love these for that purpose and the quality. ... "
" ... Other than that these headphones look great and the seem durable. ... "
" ... Mostly comfortable design ... "
" ... Great headphones for the price and they look good too. ... "
" ... Bonus points for having blue accents instead of the all-too-common red. ... "
" ... The build quality is outstanding. ... "
" ... Great quality all around, I only wish they used a more neutral color like white, grey, or black instead of blue. ... "
" ... Quality construction, makes for a durable and yet esthetically pleasing product. ... "
For Kids
12loves, purchased, year old, grandson, wife
+100%
" ... My son loves everything about these headphones. ... "
" ... My son purchased these for gaming. ... "
" ... My personal office consists of me and two other girls. ... "
" ... Purchased for our grandson. ... He loves them. ... "
" ... Wife loves these! ... "
" ... Bought for our adult son that enjoys music and getting online and playing WOW with his younger siblings. ... "
" ... Bought a set for my son and he loved it so much that I bought another for myself. ... "
" ... The first set I received my son was very happy with. ... "
Noise Cancellation
12cancelling, cancellation, hear, canceling, blocking
+83%
-17%
" ... VERY nice noise canceling. ... "
" ... The noise blocking of environmental sounds, because of the sealed design, is a definite plus. ... "
" ... The sound cancelling does work and the price was decent so I guess . ... "
" ... My ears never hurt and it does a super good job of blocking out background noise. ... "
" ... Been using these for a few weeks now almost daily and they grip with just the right amount of pressure to add a noise canceling affect (neighbor has loud barking dogs I can no longer hear with these on) and they're very comfortable. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is only for the Mic but that does NOT keep me from loving these headphones. ... "
" ... I love that I can also hear myself, while blocking out other noise inside my office. ... "
" ... good deep base, and pretty good sounds cancellation. ... "
USB
11adapter, plug, use the usb, using the usb, usb soundcard
+73%
-27%
" ... It has a USB adapter also if you need one. ... "
" ... I suggest using another USB sound adaptor with higher voltage. ... "
" ... Great for the price, love the fact that you can use usb or jack to plug it in. ... "
" ... I stopped using the usb adapter and it basically fixed all the problems I had with them. ... "
" ... These come with a USB adapter that the microphone/headphone plugins can go into so they can plug in via either USB or the traditional pink/green plugins. ... "
" ... One of the Best headset that i have ever used, incredible sound quality, you can use the USB adapter to get the surround or use them with the 3.5 jack. ... "
" ... Works great a little upset I cant use the Dolby surround 7.1 with USB but its whatever still great product overall sounds great the mic sounds great everything is great about it I totally recommend ... "
" ... The microphone can be a little finicky about the USB port that I use it in but the sound quality is great. ... "
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