It's tough to stand out in the world of gaming peripherals these days, and headsets are no different from keyboards or mice in that way. There are a million headsets, each with a slightly different set of features from the others on the market.

Logitech G433 7.1 Wired Surround Gaming Headset Introduction Those that keep up with current events in the tech space will notice that the timing of this review is coincidental as Logitech recently announced the acquisition of gaming headset maker ASTRO Gaming which is a big win for them.

Logitech's G433 is a striking headset, sure, but it can't rely solely on looks. Marketed toward gamers who actually go outside, will the latest of Logitech's gaming headphones also manage to be a versatile and reliable performer at the $100 asking price...

Can gaming headphones really be used on the bus, or the train, or even walking to work? That's what the Logitech G433 is trying to answer, the peripheral company's latest every-wear gaming-slanted ‘phones for the modern human being.

Logitech has been releasing gaming headphones with a steady regularity of late, and this summer we have another new model to examine in the G433 Gaming Headset, which has just been released (along with the G233).

The Logitech G433 is a flexible wired gaming headset that comes with a slew of accessories, though its audio performance is just average.

Lots of accessories, including two sets of earpads, two audio cables, and a 7.1-channel USB sound card; Simulated surround sound on PC; Fairly balanced sound

Average bass response and treble; Can feel uncomfortable after long listening sessions

Logitech's newest gaming headset is wired, but it's anything but basic. The G433 is a $100 headset that works with any audio or gaming device with a 3.5mm port and offers 7.1-channel simulated surround sound for PCs. It also comes with a slew of accessories, and can easily switch from a PC gaming headset to a boom-free pair of headphones for listening to music on the go. It's a solid value, though it doesn't sound or feel quite as good as the Astro Gaming A10, our Editors' Choice. Design Compared with previous Logitech G-series gaming headsets, the G433 looks downright understated. It's available in black, blue, red, or camouflage blue versions, and even the camo one is less eye-catching and explicitly gaming-themed than the Prodigy G231. The earcups have a cloth-like exterior to match the grille cloth in front of each 40mm driver. The right earcup holds 3.5mm connections for both the audio cable and the removable boom mic, a flexible rubber arm that clicks securely into place. ...

The Logitech G433 is a flexible wired gaming headset that comes with a slew of accessories, though its audio performance is just average.

Lots of accessories, including two sets of earpads, two audio cables, and a 7.1-channel USB sound card; Simulated surround sound on PC; Fairly balanced sound

Average bass response and treble; Can feel uncomfortable after long listening sessions

I don't know why oversize, aggressively stylized gaming headsets were in vogue a few years ago, but I'm glad the industry is finally producing peripherals that you could wear on the bus without getting a second glance.

Attractive design; Great mic; PC; console and mobile compatibility

Not that comfortable; Middling sound quality; Tons of cables

The Logitech G433 is a wired gaming headset offering virtual 7.1 surround sound, two detachable microphones and a unique fabric covering. Regardless of whether you're a PC or console gamer, the headset has been designed to work without fuss, with easy setup and plenty of connectivity options.

Stylish fabric design; Well-rounded audio; Highly versatile; Comfortable to wear

Doesn't feel particularly expensive; Not so brilliant for music; Expensive

The Logitech G433 gaming headset impresses with its flexibility as much as it does with the excellent audio qua...