This excellent headset from Logitech is riddled with references to The Mandalorian

Each release of Star Wars content is an event in itself. Since the beginning of March, fans have found themselves on Disney+ to devour the third season of The Mandalorian, series articulated around the character Din Djarin and Baby Yoda. In order to join the party, Logitech G is launching a special edition of its Astro A30 headset. The opportunity to remember that this is a reference, beyond the Star Wars decorations.

The A30 has everything in store to convince: a more versatile design than the average, a versatility that makes it compatible with almost everything (PC, console, smartphone, etc.), a few advanced features, not to mention high-flying performance for its immerse yourself in their favorite video games. Design The Mandalorian won’t appeal to everyone, but there are classic versions.

This gaming headset will appeal to fans of The Mandalorian

An association between Logitech G and Disney to design a headset in the colors of The Mandalorian… We could have feared the worst. Luckily, we escaped a green variation in reference to Baby Yoda (after all, the character is very popular). Instead, the designers opted for a more sober design, with hues reminiscent of the armor of Din Djarin (dark metal). Our eyes thank them. Especially since we are used to seeing very aggressive looking headsets in the gaming segment. The A30 is more discreet than average (but less elegant than competitors designed by Bang & Olufsen or Master & Dynamic).

Above all, this special version of the A30 is a wealth of references to the universe of The Mandalorian. Aesthetically, it combines the decorations originally imagined by Disney and Lucasfilm. On the ear cups are the silhouette of Din Djarin (with the darksaber) on one side, the Clan Mudhorn logo on the other. You can simply remove the plates to replace them and reveal little secrets: the famous punchline “This is the way” and the Ka’rta symbol (found on Din Djarin’s armor). Logitech G has nevertheless found a small place for Baby Yoda: his head appears on the USB dongle, in a greenish tone.

Logitech G has taken the detail very far. The interior of the ear cups features two letters of the mandalorian alphabet, symbolizing L (Left) and R (Right). And when you turn on the headset, it doesn’t make a classic “beep beep,” but plays sound effects that will send shivers down the spine of any Star Wars fan.

Another good point, the A30 comes in a hard case for easy transport (it also sports the Clan Mudhorn logo). You can slip in all the accessories provided, in particular the cables (USB-C to USB-A recharge of 1.5 m, analog 3.5 mm of 1.5 m, removable microphone). The least of things for a helmet at 279 €.

Performance and Versatility

The comfort of the Astro A30 is correct: the weight distribution is balanced and is not too much felt at the top of the head. On the other hand, the earpieces are a little tenuous and are likely to cause discomfort over a slightly longer session. They also tend to mark perspiration, a point that denotes when we see the exemplary finishes of the product.

I used the Astro A30 on the PlayStation 5 by plugging the USB dongle into the console. The connection with the helmet was carried out without any problem, and the connection never experienced a cut during my few hours of use. I was able to attest to its acoustic performance during my test of the remake of Resident Evil 4, a horror game with a very rich soundtrack. The opportunity to appreciate even more the many sound effects, with a beautiful spatialization of the effects (interesting separation between the right and the left), 3D effects – a little – present and a general dynamic of excellent performance. By default, the sound signature is fairly balanced, with appreciable bass rendering and sufficient clarity. This is less the case for listening to music, which would benefit from being less flat (made a little too tight).

You don’t like the rendering at the end of the packaging? There is a sound profile settings application on iOS and Android, for those who want to customize their use according to the games played.

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