Rank #7 in Best Gaming Headset 2026: Ten Ranked on Honest Specs, Not Battery Hype
Logitech G Pro X SE Wired Gaming Headset with Microphone
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Logitech G Pro X SE is our number 7 gaming headset pick and the tournament style wired option in the September 2026 list at £58.04. It pairs 50 mm PRO-G drivers with memory foam padding and a steel and aluminium frame, and the detachable microphone runs through Blue VO!CE processing via the included USB sound card. The frequency response is stated honestly as 20 Hz to 20 kHz for the headphones and 100 Hz to 10 kHz for the microphone.
Its listing is a reminder of how catalogue data travels: one bullet reads 'UK QWERTY', a string copied from a keyboard page that says nothing about a headset, which we flag (as listed) as the clearest sign of data pasted between product types. With 2,659 ratings at 4.0, the evidence is solid for a wired set that covers PC, Xbox, PS5 and PS4 by 3.5 mm, USB or a Y splitter. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 2,659 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.0 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Brand Name | Logitech G |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 981-001470 |
| Model Name | Logitech G PRO X Gaming Headset |
| Box Contents | 2 metre PC cable with volume control and mute switch, Detachable microphone, External USB sound card, Faux leather ear pads, Y splitter |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Audio Driver Size | 50 Millimetres |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Impedance | 35 ohm |
| Sensitivity | 91.7 dB |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (headphones), 100 Hz - 10 kHz (microphone) |
| Enclosure Material | Faux Leather |
| Compatible Devices | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PS5, PS4, Laptops |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB, Wired |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Item Weight | 320 g |
| Listing bullet (as listed) | UK QWERTY |
| ASIN | B0CYJF4KG7 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“i have been using this for the last few days and is working very well and I am happy with the performance”
Verified purchase“Robust headphones with good sound quality. Fit well and good value for money. I don't use the microphone attachment”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Headset 2026: Ten Ranked on Honest Specs, Not Battery Hype.
Rank #1
HyperX Cloud III - Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, Ultra-Clear 10mm Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm, Black/Red
£56.00
Rank #2
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless Gaming Headset for XBOX, PS5, PC, Mobile
£121.76
Rank #3
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC, 300-hour battery life, DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio, Memory foam, Dual Chamber Drivers, Noise-cancelling mic, Durable aluminium frame
£88.25
Rank #4
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Multiplatform Gaming Headset for PC, PS5
£79.99
Questions people ask
Is the Pro X SE wired or wireless?
It is a wired headset connecting by 3.5 mm or USB, per the box contents and network connectivity fields.
What does the USB sound card do?
It enables the Blue VO!CE microphone processing and surround sound features on PC, per the listing.
Which platforms can I use it on?
The listing names PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PS5, PS4 and laptops.
Why does the listing mention UK QWERTY?
That bullet is a catalogue error (as listed), copied from a keyboard page; it has no meaning for a headset.
What microphone does it include?
A detachable microphone with a pop filter, plus an external USB sound card for PC, per the listing.
Why did it rank number 7?
For proven tournament sound and value at £58.04, placed below the wireless and multi-platform sets because it is wired only.
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