For some time Logitech has launched on the market a pair of true wireless earphones designed specifically for the world of work, in the sense that they have a certification of full compatibility with software such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom and come in the box with a USB dongle to facilitate video calls with these software, as well as integrate with the Logitech ecosystem of webcams and microphones.
In addition to this, the earphones offer active noise cancellation to cut out background noise and the ability to adjust the reverb of the main microphone for quality audio, but also IP68 certification against water splashes that on paper makes them suitable for sports activities and leisure as well.
Will these features be enough to make them indispensable work and life companions, also considering that the launch price places them in the high end of the true wireless market? In order not to miss anything we tried them for a couple of weeks both in the office and on vacation, here’s how it went.
UNUSUAL BUT SURPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE DESIGN
One of the first things that catches the eye is undoubtedly the design of the Zone True Wireless: not so much for the case, which is in line with the others in its sector, but for the earphones, decidedly unusual. The shape inside the pavilion is that of the classic in-ear, with proximity sensors and pogo-pin, but the part facing outwards is ovoid and quite thick, which makes them quite imposing and a little protruding from the ear.
An unusual shape that at the first uses led me to store them one instead of the other in the case (only then I noticed that the right earpiece is marked with a purple mark), and also to wonder if I had worn them correctly. Once you get used to it, however, things improve, and I must say that I found them comfortable and ergonomic: they need a slight rotation backwards once inserted into the ear, I used the M size rubber among the three available.
Of course it is a very subjective matter since it depends on the shape of the auricle of each one, but in my case they remained in their place doing yoga and other similar activities, while running puts them a little more to the test, not having the rod that keeps them anchored to the ear. The IP68 certification against water splashes allows you to use them with peace of mind in all situations.
The build quality is definitely good: the case is sturdy (it weighs 43 g and the earphones 13 g each), with a solid zipper, a very scratch-resistant matte finish and a lanyard to attach it where you prefer; on the front there are three LEDs that indicate the charge level of the case and the individual earphones, the usb-C socket for charging (which is also wireless) and the button for Bluetooth pairing.
The package deserves a separate mention, because the Logitech headphones come with a soft case that contains, in addition to the in-ear ear tips of the other sizes and the charging cable, also a dongle with usb-A / usb-C adapter that serves to connect them to the PC if it does not have Bluetooth connectivity or in any case to offer an alternative to ensure a better quality of video calls, which gives them a decidedly more professionally connoted air than their TWS colleagues.
THE APP IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PC
To make the most of them, also considering the compatibility with both the Android world and the Apple world, you have to download the app. It is called Logi Tune and is found both on the Play Store and on the App Store, but also in the desktop version for Windows or MacOS, which is an added value because it allows you to manage the earphones in every aspect even from a PC while usually at this juncture you have to be content with using them in a basic way.
The pairing takes place effortlessly thanks to the physical button on the case (you just have to open it and press the button for a few seconds for your device, smartphone, tablet or PC to detect them), and then you access the app that has few, simple functions exposed in a clear and pleasant way from a graphic point of view.
Once in the home you can choose between active noise cancellation, transparency mode or none of the above, which you can also do directly from the headphones via the touch controls (by default two presses to switch from one mode to another). You can also choose whether to turn on voice messages and choose from four customizable equalization settings.
The touch controls can be customized via app, and also allow you to manage the volume with long press; you can also choose to evoke the voice assistant but also, alternatively, to open Microsoft Teams. Net of these customization possibilities, however, the responsiveness of the touch controls is not very high, and sometimes they do not respond as they should; you also need to be very precise about where you touch the surface of the headset.
Interesting is the fact that you can set a sleep mode, which allows you to turn off the earphones after a given interval of time from the end of use, the ability to adjust the reverberation of your voice for an optimal performance and to activate or deactivate the proximity sensor.
The multipoint connection works very well by connecting a maximum of two devices at the same time, which can be easily managed by the app both in the smartphone and desktop versions; a very convenient feature, which is not found on all headphones and allows us to avoid wasting time with cumbersome manual pairing to switch from one device to another.
