98 TECH ADVISOR • NOVEMBER 2019GAMING SPECIALwith its sibling-successor the
Logitech G533. Like, really
tough. The G933 is an
excellent headset, with
crisp and well-balanced
audio and a few nifty
design features (like
being able to store
the USB dongle
inside an ear cup).
In some ways, I’d
say the G933 is a better
headset than the G533.
But I’m still replacing it.
Why? Well, aesthetics are
a huge reason. If you want an indication how
Logitech’s design language has shifted in the past
year or so, look no further than the G933 and G533.
The G933 was all sharp angles and science fiction.
The G533 on the other hand is sleek, professional,
restrained. With a piano-black finish and soft curves,
it looks like a headset made by Audio-Technica or
Sennheiser or a more mainstream audio company- not necessarily a ‘gaming’ headset. I like it.
The G533’s design is also functional. The
microphone isn’t as hidden as I’d like, but that’s the
sole flaw. The headset is lightweight, durable, and less
vise-grip tight than its predecessor.
As for audio fidelity? It’s not quite equal to the
G933, but the differences are minimal. The G533 lacks
a bit of oomph, especially at lower volumes, and its
7.1 support is subpar. Those are hardly reasons to stay
Logitech
G53398 TECH ADVISOR • NOVEMBER 2019
GAMING SPECIAL
with its sibling-successorthe
Logitech G533. Like, really
tough. The G933 is an
excellent headset, with
crisp and well-balanced
audio and a few nifty
design features (like
beingabletostore
theUSBdongle
insidean ear cup).
In some ways, I’d
say the G933 is a better
headset than the G533.
But I’m still replacing it.
Why? Well, aesthetics are
a huge reason. If you want an indication how
Logitech’s design language has shifted in the past
year or so, look no further than the G933 and G533.
The G933 was all sharp angles and science fiction.
The G533 on the other hand is sleek, professional,
restrained. With a piano-black finish and soft curves,
it looks like a headset made by Audio-Technica or
Sennheiserora moremainstreamaudiocompany- notnecessarily a ‘gaming’ headset. I like it.
The G533’s design is also functional. The
microphone isn’t as hidden as I’d like, but that’s the
sole flaw. The headset is lightweight, durable, and less
vise-grip tight than its predecessor.
As for audio fidelity? It’s not quite equal to the
G933, but the differences are minimal. The G533 lacks
a bit of oomph, especially at lower volumes, and its
7.1 support is subpar. Those are hardly reasons to stay
Logitech
G533