Logitech G Pro X Wireless vs Pro X 2
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Logitech G Pro X on the left and Pro X 2.
Differences Summary
Connectivity and Controls
Headphone Audio Quality
Microphone Audio Quality
Comfort and Build Quality
Software
Verdict
Differences Summary
Pro X (left) and Pro X 2.
The Logitech G Pro X Wireless and Logitech G Pro X 2 are nearly identical in terms of their design, build quality, and comfort. However, these are the main things Logitech has changed or improved with the Pro X 2:
The Pro X only has 2.4 GHz connectivity with the dongle, but the Pro X 2 also has Bluetooth.
The Pro X 2 has improved headphone audio quality with its new graphene drivers.
The Pro X 2 has better battery life (50 hours versus 20 hours on the Pro X).
The Pro X 2’s earcups now have swivel inwards.
The Pro X 2 has a 3.5 mm port added to both the headset and dongle for a wired connection or wireless + aux mixing.
The Pro X 2’s hinge now has swivel for convenience when placing down or resting on your shoulders.
Connectivity and Controls
Pro X (left) and Pro X 2.
Connectivity
Wireless dongles of the Pro X and Pro X 2 (right).
While the original Pro X Lightspeed can only connect wirelessly using the USB dongle, the Pro X 2 gains more options. It can do 3.5 mm wired through the headset itself and you can even plug an aux cable into the dongle so that you can mix aux and the 2.4 GHz wireless audio together.
Additionally, the Pro X 2 has Bluetooth. It’s not simultaneous unfortunately; you have to toggle between 2.4 GHz “Lightspeed” and Bluetooth with a switch on the headset.
Both devices charge using USB-C and both have detachable microphones.
Controls
Pro X.
Pro X 2 with 3.5 mm port and Lightspeed/Bluetooth switch.
Both devices have a power switch, an infinite scroll volume wheel and a mic mute button.
They both also have a strange auto-shutoff feature. There’s nothing wrong with a timed power off, but since there’s a physical power switch, you have to switch it off then back on to wake the device back up.
Exclusive to the Pro X 2 is a switch for toggling between 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth.
Headphone Audio Quality
The Pro X 2 is one of my favorite sounding gaming headsets.
Aside from the connectivity and battery improvements, my favorite aspect that Logitech improved with the Pro X 2 is the headphone audio. I found the original Pro X audio to be somewhat distant and hollow. It wasn’t terrible, but I preferred the Cloud II and its wireless counterpart better in detail and tonality.
The Pro X 2 uses graphene drivers which sound far better. The overall tone is well balanced. Highs aren’t shrill and the bass is clean without being muffled. It has a bit of impact to it, but it doesn’t have super strong vibration. The midrange isn’t artificially airy either. It’s just a great, natural sound.
The original Pro X isn’t bad, but the bass is lacking.
For competitive gaming, both devices perform well due to their detailed sound, but the Pro X 2 shines even more for other use cases. Activities like listening to music, watching videos, or editing a podcast are fantastic on the Pro X 2 because no range of the audio spectrum is left out or overpowering.
Microphone Audio Quality
The mic audio quality is pretty even on both of these. The clarity and tonality is below average, but the background noise rejection is decent. They both just sound a bit distorted like they’re clipping, even when the volume doesn’t reflect that in an audio meter.
Since these headsets are compatible with Blue VO!CE, you can adjust the EQ and apply various effect to them. However, the base audio from these mics isn’t good enough for that to matter much.
Comfort and Build Quality
Adjustment forks on the Pro X.
Velour pads and swivel on the Pro X 2.
The comfort and build of these headsets is top-notch. They come with pleather ear pads installed by default, but velour pads are included in the box as well. I currently use the Pro X 2 as my daily headset with the velour pads which is why several of the pictures showcase those.
The velour is a bit softer than the pleather but it traps in heat slightly more. In terms of the build, there is an aluminum frame with thick adjustment forks. These are both very durable and while they aren’t as light as some headsets in the HyperX Cloud lineup, I still can wear both for hours.
Still, the advantage has to go the the Pro X 2 because it has swivel added to it which can allow it to be rested on your shoulders when needed.
Software
Logitech G Hub Software with Blue VO!CE.
Whichever of these headsets you buy, you’ll get access to Logitech G Hub with them. Over the last few years, the software has gotten less buggy to the point where I almost don’t hate it.
The software has both a headphone and microphone equalizer. Blue VO!CE, which is embedded in G Hub, has an insane amount of presets and effects that you can apply to your microphone as well.
Verdict
Pro X 2 is my pick.
The Pro X 2 is simply the better device no matter how you break it down. Headphone audio, Bluetooth connectivity, and improved battery life are all advantages for it. If you have the option to get the Pro X 2 over the original Pro X Wireless, I would recommend it.
If the graphene driver technology doesn’t matter much to you and you don’t need the Bluetooth, then the Pro X Wireless is a decent value device as well.
