Jabra Evolve 20 vs Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Jabra Evolve 20 scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset at 5.3/10.

The Jabra Evolve 20 leads on microphone and noise cancelling and value.

The Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset leads on comfort and connectivity and battery.

They score the same on sound.

Jabra Evolve 20

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve 20 is for office and home workers who want a simple wired headset for calls. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco and connects over USB with no setup. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants Bluetooth, active noise cancelling or richer music playback.

Typically about £39.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The G435 is for gamers who want a light wireless headset that works on PC, PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. It suits people who value low weight and a choice of dongle or Bluetooth over mic quality and bass. It is a basic option for casual play rather than for streaming, calls or noisy rooms.

Typically about £62.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Jabra Evolve 20	Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
Sound	25%	5/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	6/10	4/10
Comfort	20%	6/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	6/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	6/10	4/10
Overall		5.6/10	5.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Jabra Evolve 20	Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
Connection	USB plug-and-play, USB-A (USB-C on the C variant only); no Bluetooth	LIGHTSPEED wireless via USB 2.0 Type-A receiver, plus Bluetooth; wireless range up to 10 m
Noise cancelling	Passive noise cancelling only; no active noise cancelling	not listed
Microphone	Electret condenser, unidirectional, boom arm folds away; 100Hz to 10kHz at 6dB	Dual beamforming mics, no boom arm; frequency response 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Battery life	None (no battery)	18 hours play time; USB-C charging
Weight	132 g stereo, 104 g mono with in-line link (buy page gives 0.1711 kg stereo and 0.1425 kg mono, conflicting)	165 g (5.82 oz)
Works with	Certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco; works with PCs and mobile devices over USB-A or USB-C; Jabra Direct and Jabra Xpress software	PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, macOS 10.14 or later; Xbox compatibility conflicting between sources

Strengths and weaknesses

Jabra Evolve 20

+ Plug-and-play USB setup, praised by owners
+ Certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco
+ Two-year warranty; owners praise the value
− Owners report basic sound quality
− Wired only; no Bluetooth and no battery
− Passive noise cancelling only

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth or the freedom to move away from the desk
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling in a noisy office
Listeners who want richer sound for music

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Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset

+ Light at 165 g, praised as comfortable
+ LIGHTSPEED dongle plus Bluetooth in one headset
+ USB-C charging and a 2-year warranty
− Dual mics, no boom arm; owners call it weak
− Thin bass and little isolation, per owners
− 18 hours of play time and no 3.5 mm jack

Skip it if:

Streamers and frequent callers who need a clear boom mic
Buyers who want a 3.5 mm jack for wired use
Anyone who needs noise cancelling or strong isolation

Read the full Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset review ›

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