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Logitech G Yeti GX
A supercardioid USB dynamic with RGB flair that handles game chat but skips a headphone jack.
- Dynamic
- USB
- Supercardioid
PCPR score
6.6
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$170Nov 9
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The short version
The Yeti GX is a Logitech G USB dynamic microphone with a supercardioid pattern and LIGHTSYNC RGB, aimed at gamers who want simple plug-and-play voice capture. GamesRadar finds it rejects keyboard and fan noise well and produces clear game-chat vocals, but it misses a 3.5 mm headphone jack for live monitoring and judges the value weak against rivals. Its pickup pattern also demands careful positioning. It suits buyers who want a simple USB dynamic and do not need to hear themselves live.
Pros
- Supercardioid dynamic capsule rejects keyboard and fan noise, per GamesRadar
- Plug-and-play USB setup
- Smart Audio Lock peak protection
- LIGHTSYNC RGB zones
Cons
- No 3.5 mm headphone jack for live monitoring, per GamesRadar
- Needs careful positioning because of the tight pickup pattern
- GamesRadar sees better value in rival USB mics
Best for
- PC gamers wanting a simple USB dynamic for voice chat
- Noisy desks where a tight pattern helps
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Dynamic
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB
Performance
- Pickup patterns
- Supercardioid
Fit
- Needs interface
- No
Features
- Headphone monitoring
- No
Compatibility notes
- USB connection only; no XLR output.
- No headphone output on the mic for real-time monitoring, per GamesRadar.
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What reviewers and owners say
GamesRadar+
MixedFinds it a competent USB gaming mic for voice chat that blocks background noise, but marks it down for lacking a headphone jack and being outclassed on value by rivals.
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Common questions
Can I monitor my voice on the Yeti GX?
Not from the microphone itself. GamesRadar notes there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, so there is no direct hardware monitoring on the mic.
Does the Yeti GX need an audio interface?
No. It is a USB microphone that connects directly to a computer.
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