Corsair HS70 Wireless vs Logitech G435 Lightspeed - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the HS70 Wireless* and G435 Lightspeed* gaming headsets.

What year are the headsets from?

The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. With the year of publication 2021, the Logitech G435 Lightspeed is newer than the Corsair HS70 Wireless, which is from the year 2018. Which puts 3 years between the two gaming headsets.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from Corsair HS70 Wireless and Logitech G435 Lightspeed. Neither of the two headsets can be operated by cable. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.

Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. From this comparison, both models offer the wireless connection. A wireless connection offers the advantage that the cable is not in the way. However, you usually have to rely on a battery, which can run out. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.

Battery

In this case, both headsets have a built-in battery. However, the headsets differ in battery life. With up to 18,0 hours, the Logitech G435 Lightspeed performs better in the comparison of the two. The Corsair HS70 Wireless offers up to 16,0 hours.

Audio

With a driver size of 50 mm, the Corsair HS70 Wireless offers more at this point. The Logitech G435 Lightspeed has a driver size of 40 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.

Corsair still offers many models in a Pro version. This is usually an improved version of the predecessor. The technical specifications of the headsets do not differ. The driver has been optimized, but the size is identical. In addition, the fit was often optimized. Of course, this is usually somewhat dependent on one's own sensibilities.

The frequency range starts at 20 Hz for both models. The end is at 20000 Hz for both. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.

The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. The Logitech G435 Lightspeed* is in front with a value of 45 Ω. For the Corsair HS70 Wireless, the impedance is 32 Ω.

Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.

Microphone

Both microphones have a frequency range which starts at 20 Hz. The end of both microphones is at 20000 Hz

Volume control and mute

Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.

Which headset has more features?

Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting.

Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the Corsair HS70 Wireless and Logitech G435 Lightspeed.