All drivers are up to date for both Headset and Realtek.2 channel, 24 bit, 44100 Hz (Studio Quality).Microphone Boost: 0 dB (it causes a static sound).I tested this also with 'Voice Recorder' on the Windows 10 PC. But considering you can find the G230 for as little as $39, we think it's a great value for the beginning gamer.When I record my voice with OBS Studio from Discord, my microphone volume is really low and in order to hear the playback audio, I would have to put the headset/speaker volume to 80% in order to hear my voice. Among Logitech's offerings, we prefer the G430, which offers Dolby 7.1 surround sound and a better noise-canceling mic for $79. The Logitech G230 is a good basic headset for newbies on a budget. The G430's mic also does a better job of keeping out background noise, as we clearly heard ourselves over a heated discussion going on beside us. With the G430, we were able to more clearly distinguish the direction and distance from which people were shouting at us. At times, our co-worker sitting to our left sounded louder than we did, despite the mic being extremely close to our mouth.Ĭlick to EnlargeFor just $20 more, you can get the G430, which delivers a surround-sound experience with Dolby 7.1 enhancements and dedicated software to boost performance.

There was almost no sound leakage from the ear cups, but some particularly loud noises, such as the ranting of an enemy in 'The Cave,' could be heard by our co-workers.Įven though Logitech touts the microphone's noise-canceling qualities, we found that it picked up a significant amount of background noise. We could tell the direction from which characters in 'Bioshock Infinite' were yelling at us, as well as the sounds of upcoming objects, like the crackling flame of a torch in 'The Cave.' Gameplay was immersive thanks to the G230's ear cups, which effectively kept noise out. We played 'Bioshock Infinite' and 'The Cave' at max volume and almost blasted our ears off. The G230's 40mm drivers offer solid sound performance for the money.

The cable splits into two at the end, leading into separate plugs for the mic and the headphones, so if your notebook only has a combo jack, you might have to forgo using the mic during gameplay. A clip and in-line controls on the G230's 7.65-foot cable lets you easily adjust volume and mute the headset. Click to EnlargeA microphone extends from the left ear cup and is pliable, so you can place it as close to your mouth as you like.

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