Logitech has launched the Aurora Collection, a line of “gender-specific” gaming accessories that includes mice, keyboards, and headsets. The devices are built around “comfort, accessibility, and fun,” the company said, based on “feedback from female gamers across the community.” They have a brand new design and some cool features, but also high prices suggestive of a “pink tax” on products designed for women.
The Wireless Headphones G735 is a prime example of that. This is Logitech’s first G gaming headset with Blue VO microphone technology! CE helps tune your voice, and lets you save your preferences directly on the headset. It also promises comfort for gamers with a smaller head, 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity and up to 56 hours of battery life with the side LEDs turned off. However, it is very expensive for a gaming headset at $230, compared to Logitech’s premium price Pro X Headphones $200 with similar features.
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Wireless and wired $200 G715 and $170 G713 The keyless keyboard offers per-key and perimeter RGB lighting and a choice of GX mechanical switches (tactile, linear, or clicky), plus a soft, cloud-like palm rest. The G715 can connect via Bluetooth or a 2.4Ghz dongle and offers about 25 hours of battery life per charge.
final G705 Wireless Mouse (85 grams) Lightweight $100 specially designed for players with small hands. It comes with a “gaming-grade” 8,200 DPI sensor, offers up to 40 hours of battery life with LEDs on, and can be connected to a G715 keyboard to avoid clutter.
On top of the devices, Logitech is offering accessories that we don’t see in many of its other gaming products. These include a pink or neon boom mic with earpads for $20, a plate on the keyboard ($20), and colored keys ($40). It also offers a $30 touchpad and a $40 carrying case for the G735 headset and G705 mouse.
Logitech said that in reviewing its gaming products, “we realized we could do more” in providing solutions for all gamers. In a way, it definitely hit that mark considering the $500 price tag for the entire collection. However, if they really want to expand their services to more players, they may need to expand their Aurora product line with more budget-oriented products that match the quality and price. of their standard services.
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