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There are plenty of trusted brands for affordable gaming gear, but it can be difficult to find a great wireless gaming headset for less than $100. So, what about a fantastic wireless gaming headset for $60?
That’s where the Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED comes in, and I’m honestly amazed just how good this headset is for the price. The design, comfort, performance, and connectivity are all better than you’d expect, and compromises Logitech made to hit this price are easy to see.
This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Logitech. Logitech had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.
Comfort and style in one affordable package
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Entry-level gaming headsets are normally obvious at a glance, with chunky designs and visibly cheap plastic, but the G321 LIGHTSPEED manages to avoid that curse.
Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED
• Drivers: 40mm, 20-20,000Hz frequency response
• Microphone: Omnidirectional, flip-to-mute, up to 16-bit/16KHz sampling rate
• Connectivity: LIGHTSPEED 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2
• Battery: Rechargeable via USB Type-C, up to 20 hours
• Weight: 210g (0.46lbs)
This is very much a Logitech headset, with plenty of soft curves, fabric-covered Memory Foam ear cushions, and a splash of color to add character. I honestly really like this design, and the G321 is quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time — even with the simple headband “cushion,” which is just a fabric wrapping.
It helps that the G321 only weighs 210g, which is a lot lighter than most other wireless gaming headsets. Everything about this headset is simple and straightforward, with the flip-to-mute microphone, the simple power switch, the single-press button to switch between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz modes, and the volume rocker.
I really wish the connection mode button also doubled as media controls, but those are sadly lacking. It’s all about the basics with this headset, and Logitech made sure to nail those fundamentals.
The G321 is equipped with standard 40mm drivers tuned with gaming in mind, but I also had no issues using this headset for video conferences, music, and videos. Audio quality is more than good enough for $60, although the G321 is certainly on the quiet side for headsets I’ve tested, and can get muddy through the mids.
The microphone shares the same vibes — it’s honestly better than I expected for a $60 headset, and the flip-to-mute design is appreciated, but it isn’t going to blow your mind. My voice was always picked up without issue and sounded clear, and background noise was kept to a minimum, but recordings sound flat in general.
One area where the G321 truly surprised me, though, is wireless connectivity. It’s nice enough that this headset boasts both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth options, letting it support a wide range of devices, but I was impressed by both how quickly the headset connected when turning on or switching modes, and by how strong the connection was in use. I’ve tested far more expensive headsets that skipped or struggled with interference more than this one.
The cost of cutting costs
I’m clearly happy to heap some praise on the Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED, but Logitech could hardly defy logic with a $60 wireless gaming headset. Corners were cut, and how influential those cuts are will depend on what you need from a gaming headset.
More than anything, the G321 just has less of everything. I already mentioned the lack of onboard media controls, but you also don’t get onboard memory or swappable audio profiles, software support to customize equalizers or enable other features (including microphone monitoring), multi-source audio mixing, Xbox support, or wired connectivity.
The battery also isn’t the most impressive, with Logitech claiming up to 20 hours of usage. That’s on the low-end for any wireless headset or pair of headphones, and I did end up needing to charge the G321 during my test period. Fortunately, charging via USB Type-C is both easy and quick.
Of course, the G321 does feel like a low-end headset, too. It’s well-built for what it is and I’m not afraid of it falling apart on me (honestly, I believe this headset could take a fair amount of abuse before throwing in the towel), but the G321 won’t be able to fool anyone into thinking it’s a $100+ headset.
G321 LIGHTSPEED review: My final thoughts
✅You should buy this if …
- You want a good-looking gaming headset without breaking the bank.
- You only care about the basics — comfort, audio quality, and performance.
- You absolutely need a wireless headset and can’t spend more than $70.
❌You should not buy this if …
- You need a headset with dozens of hours of battery life.
- You want features like multi-source audio mixing or Xbox support.
The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED is unlike any other comparable headset in its price range because it’s confident. The fit and finish, the reliable performance and dependable audio quality, even the crisp audio cues for powering on/off or switching connectivity modes — the G321 is a simply good headset.
The fact the Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED costs only $59.99 at BestBuy.com is its “killer feature,” and it makes this my new top pick for the best value wireless PC gaming headset. I only wish I could add it to our list of the best Xbox headsets, too, but I can’t.
I recently reviewed the Logitech G522 LIGHTSPEED headset, and I really liked it. The G321 feels like a perfectly diluted version of that headset, and it costs $100 less. The G321 made me forget at times just how affordable it is, and Logitech should be proud of that accomplishment.
It’ll be difficult for any company to put up a fight against the G321 LIGHTSPEED, which delivers a great wireless headset experience for only $60. It’s my new favorite budget headset, not just earning my recommendation, but also an Editor’s Choice award.
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