Logitech G Pro Headset For Oculus Quest 2 Review – Comfortable, Clear And Routine

When we first heard that the Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset was getting a new version for Oculus Quest 2, we were very intrigued. What might that mean exactly?

Would there be a new form factor designed to accommodate Facebook’s standalone headset, and perhaps even connect with it seamlessly? Would it clip onto the official Elite Straps, or perhaps even resemble the Vive Audio Deluxe Strap which so many (myself included) have attached to the headset for a superior comfort and audio solution?

The simple answer is no. But — and imagine me saying this in my best Mr Smithers voice — it’s got a new wire!

Yup, the G Pro for Oculus Quest 2 has an ‘Oculus Ready’ branded box but is in fact the exact same headset as the normal version, just with an extra, shorter wire to connect to Quest 2’s headphone jack. It still includes a longer wire and all the same functionality (including a detachable mic) and, fortunately, Logitech hasn’t jacked up the price at all compared to the current version.

So, hey, if you were looking for a standard Pro, you might as well get this version for the extra wire, or if you want headphones for other headsets with 3.5mm jacks, this’ll do the trick too. The specifications are otherwise exactly the same.

Audio Quality

Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset For Oculus Quest 2 Review Wire

When it comes to surpassing Quest 2’s built-in audio, the G Pro doesn’t exactly have its work cut out for it. The over-ear speakers are definitely a step up from the original Quest, but you can’t really beat the depth you get from a more dedicated solution. The G Pro instantly overtakes the Quest 2 in just about every facet, delivering richer, clearer sound. The fuzzy beats of Beat Saber OST 4’s Spin Eternally vibrate through your head and bullets fired in Zero Caliber have a more lethal, immediate edge.

That said, the sound isn’t especially spectacular compared to other wired headsets around the same price. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X, for example, remains a better purchase for general headphones given you don’t need the mic on Quest 2 (more on that in a second), though obviously it doesn’t include the shorter wire (plus the cord is proprietary). Still, if you’re looking to specifically enhance your VR audio, you may be better off tracking down a pair of them or other similiarly-priced options from Sony and the like.

The leather surrounding the G Pro’s speakers, meanwhile, also acts as passive noise cancellation which, while not nearly as impressive as more active solutions, definitely helps bring you deeper into the given VR experience. As for that detachable mic? It’s definitely good to have it but, from what we can tell, Quest doesn’t actually use it when plugged in. The headset has its own internal mic of course, so this isn’t really a big issue.

That said the Pro G is at the low end of Logitech’s Pro series – don’t expect the extra features seen in the Pro X and Pro X Wireless, though these aren’t much to write home about.

All-in-all you’re getting very decent performance out of the Logitech G Pro headphones, but you can find better for the same price. That doesn’t make the product an immediate write-off, though.

Comfort

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Comfort is just as important as audio quality for those wanting to spend long sessions in VR. And the G Pro really excels in this area in some very important ways. The padded leather around the speakers gives you plenty of cushion but, more importantly, the headband takes an hour or so of play before it feels like it’s even starting to weigh down on the top of your head. After roughly a month of use I haven’t noticed any wear and tear on any of the material, either.

It is, of course, a bit of a hassle to pull these things on over the top of your own headset, though that’s true of any pair of headphones when using VR, and the smaller wire makes a world of difference when it comes to not getting tangled in a cable. No more catching your arms on a dangling wire or accidentally stepping on a longer one, either.

I also hear you asking if the Logitech G Pro headset works with the Oculus Elite Straps? Well the answer is yes – the headphones clear the plastic strap and then rest underneath them quite comfortably. It’s a little extra hassle to get them on and in the right position, but once they sorted you won’t have any more issues.

Logitech G Pro Headset For Oculus Quest 2 Review – Final Impressions

It might not exactly be the most innovative product, but the Logitech G Pro Headset for Oculus Quest 2 certainly meets the needs of anyone that wants some high-quality audio headphones for the Quest 2 (or any other headset with a 3.5mm jack). Whether you’re using a standard or Elite strap, the fit is comfy for long sessions and the short wire is practically invisible when you pull the headset over your eyes. You can get better audio quality from bigger brands at the $99 price tag, but those products will come with a longer wire and, ultimately that’s the appeal of this product. The shorter wire makes a world of difference – no long cable dropping off to one side to get tangled in. For an all-in-one pair of headphones that work seamlessly with a VR headset, the Logitech G Pro works very well.

The Logitech G Pro Headset For Oculus Quest 2 can be picked up from Logitech itself for $99.

SideQuest Team Up With Dash League, Logitech For Hyper Dash Esports Tournament

A new Hyper Dash esports tournament is set to be broadcast this weekend, in partnership with SideQuest, Dash League and Logitech.

Hyper Dash is a competitive team shooter that started out with an alpha demo on SideQuest last year before releasing on the official Oculus Store a few months ago.

Dash League runs competitive 5v5 tournaments for the game in a league format and it’s teamed up with SideQuest and Logitech for this weekend’s tournament matches as part of the Side Dash Tournament. All the matches will be broadcast online and it kicks off at 12pm PDT on May 22.

Tournament registration was previously open to existing Dash League members but all spots have now been filled. Those who registered, of which there are currently 70, are placed into five-person teams to compete with throughout the tournament. You can see a list of all the currently registered players here.

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While Dash League is running the tournament organization, it’s also being run in partnership with SideQuest and Logitech.

“SideQuest are excited about the potential of Esports in VR and how we can take the action of traditional sports married with the convenience of Esports and create really fun and engaging events in VR,” said SideQuest COO and Co-Found Orla Harris in a prepared statement. “We welcome spectators to Side Dash. We are gathering feedback on  the tournament from both participants and spectators with the hope of creating further Esports possibilities for the SideQuest community.”

Logitech’s support is coming in the form of prizing and the use of its tournament management platform, Challonge. First place in the tournament receives $400 ($80/player), second gets $250 ($50/player) and third place $150 ($30/player).

The Side Dash Tournament begins at 12pm PDT / 8pm BST on May 22 and will be available to watch at www.side.quest/sidedash.

Logitech G’s Oculus Quest 2 Headphones Arrive in the UK

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When Facebook launched the Oculus Quest 2 latest year you could upgrade your virtual reality (VR) experience with a range of accessories such as Oculus’ Elite Strap or VR Cover’s range of facial interfaces. Logitech also came up with its own product line with the G333 VR Gaming Earphones and G PRO Gaming Headset. But these were only available in the US. Until now of course, with UK Oculus Quest 2 owners now available to purchase them.

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Because both products have been designed to easily integrate with the standalone headset they both feature custom shorten cables so you get premium sound without the hassle of normal headphones cables getting in the way. And thanks to Facebook partnering with Logitech, they’re both Certified Oculus Ready.

The Logitech G333 VR Gaming Earphones feature dual dedicated audio drivers, one for highs and mids, and one for bass, contained within aluminium housing and connected by flat cables to ensure they don’t twist. In the box you also get small, medium and large ear tips and three velcro straps to hold the cable in place.

As for the over-ear G PRO Gaming Headset it has the same core audio technology and build quality the original PRO has – 50mm drivers, passive noise isolation – just with that shorter cable. Customers will also find in the box a detachable mic with full pop-filter, a cable with inline volume and mute; a PC splitter for separate mic and headphone jacks, and a USB external sound card.

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“The teams at Oculus and Logitech G share the same passion for gaming and the same ambition to push innovation, design and technology to new heights. We are proud to be partnering with Oculus to deliver a next-gen Oculus Ready VR audio experience,” Vadim Kogan, head of business development for VR and AR at Logitech in a statement. “The Logitech G333 VR Gaming Earphones and the PRO Gaming Headset have both been thoughtfully designed to support VR set up and to provide the most immersive and refined audio experience possible.”

That’s not all Logitech is getting involved with VR wise. As part of Oculus Quest’s v28 update, you’ll be able to see the Logitech K830 in VR, making typing much easier. Although, at the moment it’s not a UK product.

Logitech’s G333 VR Gaming Earphones and the G PRO Gaming Headset are available now, retailing for £44.99 GBP and £84.99. For all the latest accessory updates for Oculus Quest 2, keep reading VRFocus.

Quest 2 Gets Official Over-Ear Headphone Accessory From Logitech

Facebook has revealed a set of Oculus Quest 2 Logitech headphones.

This Logitech G Pro VR, a new SKU of the existing G Pro Headset, comes with a short cable designed for VR, so you don’t have to deal with a long dangling wire.

It features 50mm audio drivers and a steel-reinforced headband. Logitech claims it delivers “rich and precise” sound, with accuracy across a wide frequency range with high-fidelity bass response.

The 2016 Oculus Rift was the first modern VR headset to ship with integrated headphones (on-ear in Rift’s case). Quest and Rift S, like Quest 2, deliver audio through vents in the side straps- but this can’t match the immersion of actual headphones.

Neither Quest nor Rift S saw an official headphones accessory. Tinkerers and enthusiasts used 3D printed parts to fit headphones to the Rift S’s halo strap, and Quest is fairly accommodating of headphones, but dealing with the long cable was a hassle. Some people modded their headset to utilize the HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, for a creation known as the FrankenQuest. We were quite fond of that ourselves.

Valve introduced a new kind of VR audio in Index- near off-ear speakers- which is also being used in HP Reverb G2. We’ll be curious to see how this over-ear solution for Quest 2 compares.

Logitech G Pro VR is available in North America on the Oculus or Logitech website, and will be also sold by Amazon and Best Buy. It also includes a standard length cable so you can use it outside VR too.

Official Quest 2 Third-party Accessories: Two Logitech Headphones, VR Cover Facial Interface

Facebook officially unveiled Quest 2 today along with third-party hardware accessories offered direct from Oculus.com, which includes two new headphones from Logitech and replacement facial interfaces from VR Cover.

VR Cover Facial Interface & Foam Replacement Set

VR Cover facial interface for Original Quest, Image courtesy VR Cover
  • Price: $29
  • Description: The facial interface from VR Cover provides anti-fog airflow channels, removable nose guard and wipeable foam replacements that are designed to improve hygiene, immersion and comfort.
  • Availability: Available in North America at Oculus.com.

Logitech G333 VR In-Ear Headphones

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  • Price: $50
  • Description: Oculus Ready G333 VR is the official in-ear audio solution for Oculus Quest 2. Fully immerse into the virtual world with audio directed into your ears only and reduce outside noise. Custom-length cable and straps provide a focused, hassle-free VR experience. Dual dedicated audio drivers deliver incredibly detail-rich sound. Choose between three flexible, soft ear tips. Aluminum housing ensures reliable durability.
  • Availability: Available in North America at Oculus.com and Logitech.com, and through retail partners Amazon and Best Buy.

Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset

Image courtesy Logitech, Facebook
  • Price: $100
  • Description: Oculus Ready PRO Gaming HeadsetVR is the official over-ear audio solution for Oculus Quest 2. Block outside noise with over-ear leatherette earpads. The custom-length cable never gets in your way. PRO-G 50 mm audio drivers deliver amazingly clear sound imaging. Soft and light materials feel great for hours of gaming. Premium aluminum fork and steel-reinforced headband ensure reliable durability.
  • Availability: Available in North America at Oculus.com and Logitech.com, and through retail partners Amazon and Best Buy.

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Logitech’s VR Stylus for SteamVR Now Available for Pre-order for $750

Logitech’s enterprise-focused VR stylus is now available for pre-order. The $750 ‘VR Ink Pilot Edition’ uses SteamVR Tracking and offers up a more natural and precise input modality for a handful of art & design focused VR tools.

Logitech revealed the VR Ink Pilot Edition back at the end of May. At the time the company was only working with select partners to gather feedback on the VR stylus; now Logitech has opened up pre-orders for the device for $750, though they’re still calling it a “beta product” (and ask those pre-ordering to explicitly confirm their understanding of its beta status). The stylus is expected to ship in February 2020 and supports SteamVR Tracking base stations 1.0 and 2.0 (though these are not included in the price).

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In addition to the stylus, Logitech is offering an optional ‘VR Ink Drawing Mat’ for $70. The company describes this as a “low friction surface texture designed for optimal tracking performance,” though it isn’t clear if the mat actively contributes to tracking or if it’s just the ideal friction to take advantage of the pressure-sensitive tip of the VR stylus. The drawing mat is A1 sized, which means 23.4″ × 33.1″ (594mm × 841mm).

The Logitech VR Ink Pilot Edition stylus weighs 68 grams and includes a pressure sensitive button, a clickable 2D touch-strip, menu & system buttons, side ‘grab’ buttons, and integrated haptics. Logitech is promising “2.5+ hours” of battery life.

While the stylus integrates with SteamVR and is recognized as a regular input device, its unique buttons and inputs mean it isn’t suitable for typical SteamVR games. Instead, the stylus has custom integrations with a handful of art and design focused VR tools. Logitech currently lists VR Ink Pilot Edition support for Flyingshapes, Vector Suite, VRED, Mindesk, Gravity Sketch, MARUI (Maya plugin), IrisVR, and Tilt Brush, with integrations for Unreal Engine and Unity so that developers can adapt more applications to the stylus.

Logitech says they’ve continued to improve their VR stylus since our prototype hands-on back in May:

To make a stylus really work for surface drawing in VR, you need a lot of precision, and so far the VR Ink has impressed on that front. Largely driven by SteamVR Tracking, but undoubtedly assisted by the stylus’ pressure-sensitive tip, drawing against a table feels really natural. I’m by no means a digital artist who spends every day with a Wacom tablet, but I’ve used my fair share of tablet PCs with active digitizers (including the Surface Book as my primary laptop), and VR Ink’s drawing and pressure sensitivity felt very comparable.

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Granted, there was some occasional stuttering of the stylus, though for the most part it seemed occlusion related, which could be fixed with better base station placement. The demo room was using four 2.0 base stations mounted above head height (which is typically what you want), but mounting them just above table height might actually allow for better view of the stylus, especially when the user is leaning over the stylus as they draw or write.

Beyond Logitech, the VR Ink stylus is also a win for Valve, as it shows not only how versatile their SteamVR Tracking tech can be, but also how their commitment to an open VR platform is enabling for others. VR Ink couldn’t work with Oculus headsets (unless through SteamVR) because Oculus doesn’t allow third-parties to make use of its tracking systems.

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