Logitech G Yeti GX vs Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison

Compare Logitech G Yeti GX vs Sennheiser Profile USB side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Logitech G Yeti GX product image
Logitech G Yeti GX
Launch price $149.99
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Sennheiser Profile USB
Launch price $159

At a Glance

Logitech G Yeti GX

Type loudly or share a room and want a focused dynamic USB mic? The Logitech G Yeti GX is a dynamic USB-C microphone with a supercardioid pickup pattern, 24-bit / 96 kHz recording, Blue VO!CE processing through G HUB, a headphone jack and customisable lighting.

Best For
Gamers and callers in noisy rooms
Microphone Type
Dynamic USB
Launch Price
$149.99
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Sample Rate
Up to 96 kHz
Headphone Monitoring
3.5 mm headphone output
Mute Button
Yes (press dial)
Connection
USB-C
Sennheiser Profile USB

Want hardware controls on a USB condenser without installing software? The Sennheiser Profile USB is a cardioid condenser microphone with a KE 10 capsule, 24-bit / 48 kHz conversion, a tilting head on a sturdy desk stand, and front-panel gain, mix, mute and headphone controls.

Best For
Streamers and creators on calls
Microphone Type
Condenser USB
Launch Price
$159
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Sample Rate
44.1 / 48 kHz
Headphone Monitoring
3.5 mm headphone output
Mute Button
Yes
Connection
USB-C

Review Scores Compared

How we score

Expert Score

  • Logitech G Yeti GX8.8/10 Leads
  • Sennheiser Profile USB7.9/10

Capsule Quality & Fidelity

  • Logitech G Yeti GX9.3/10 Leads
  • Sennheiser Profile USB6.7/10

Interface Versatility & Patterns

  • Logitech G Yeti GX7.7/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB7.7/10

On-Mic Hardware Controls

  • Logitech G Yeti GX9.7/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB9.7/10

DSP Engine & Software

  • Logitech G Yeti GX7.1/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB—

Mounting & Shock

  • Logitech G Yeti GX10.0/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB10.0/10

Editorial Reviews Comparison

Capsule Quality & Fidelity

  • Logitech G Yeti GX9.3/10Leader
  • Sennheiser Profile USB6.7/10

Logitech G Yeti GX

The dynamic capsule feeds a converter running at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. Logitech tunes it for speech, with a focused midrange that sits forward in a mix with game audio or music. Blue VO!CE in G HUB adds EQ, compression and a noise gate for broadcast-style polish. Without the software, the raw sound is clean but slightly plain.

Sennheiser Profile USB

The pre-polarised KE 10 condenser capsule captures audio at 24-bit and 48 kHz, with a 16-bit / 44.1 kHz option. Sennheiser tunes it for speech, with a gentle presence lift. Because there is no onboard EQ or compression, the sound you hear is the capsule.

Interface Versatility & Patterns

  • Logitech G Yeti GX7.7/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB7.7/10

Logitech G Yeti GX

Supercardioid pickup is narrower than cardioid, rejecting sound from the sides with a small lobe at the rear. That shape is built for gamers with loud mechanical keyboards. The trade-off is that you must stay on axis. Turning to a second monitor changes your level, so a boom arm that keeps the mic in front of your mouth helps.

Sennheiser Profile USB

The cardioid pattern rejects sound from behind, but as a condenser it is more sensitive than a dynamic mic to the room around you. Position the mic so noise sources sit behind it, and keep it around 15 to 25 cm from your mouth. A dynamic mic such as the Shure MV7+ is better for loud spaces.

On-Mic Hardware Controls

  • Logitech G Yeti GX9.7/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB9.7/10

Logitech G Yeti GX

A control dial on the mic adjusts gain and mutes with a press, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack provides zero-latency monitoring. Hardware mute is a big plus for meetings, because it works regardless of the app. The lighting changes colour when muted, which helps you check status at a glance during long calls.

Sennheiser Profile USB

The front panel has a gain knob with a peak indicator ring, a mix knob for monitoring, headphone volume and a mute button. A 3.5 mm headphone jack sits at the back. The peak ring glows red if you speak too loudly, which makes setting gain easy before a call.

DSP Engine & Software

  • Logitech G Yeti GX7.1/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB—

Logitech G Yeti GX

The Yeti GX uses Logitech G HUB for its companion software. Onboard DSP is listed as Blue VO!CE (via G HUB). The software or onboard controls also include monitoring (3.5 mm headphone output), gain control (dial) and a limiter (analog limiter / Smart Audio Lock). Official capture is listed at up to 96 kHz and 24-bit.

Mounting & Shock

  • Logitech G Yeti GX10.0/10
  • Sennheiser Profile USB10.0/10

Logitech G Yeti GX

Logitech lists the weight at 616 g, and the mic ships with a desk stand. The body is solid metal and plastic, with a rubberised base that resists sliding. The stand raises the capsule reasonably high, and the mic can be removed for a boom arm. Lighting around the body is customisable, and you can switch it off for a more professional look on calls.

Sennheiser Profile USB

The microphone weighs 350 g and sits on a weighted desk stand with a tilting head. A thread under the body allows boom arm mounting. The tilting head makes it easy to aim the capsule at your mouth without moving the stand. The stand itself is heavy enough to resist knocks and keyboard vibration better than most tripods.

Why Logitech G Yeti GX Beats Sennheiser Profile USB (and Vice Versa)

Why Logitech G Yeti GX beats Sennheiser Profile USB

  • Better capsule quality & fidelity: 9.3 vs 6.7 out of 10
  • Sample Rate: Up to 96 kHz vs 44.1 / 48 kHz
  • Bit Depth: 24-bit vs 16 / 24-bit
  • Transducer Type: Dynamic vs Condenser

Why Sennheiser Profile USB beats Logitech G Yeti GX

  • Weight: 350 g vs 616 g
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid vs Supercardioid

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Logitech G Yeti GXSennheiser Profile USB
Best ForGamers and callers in noisy roomsStreamers and creators on calls
Release Year20232023
Launch Price$149.99 Better$159
Use CaseGaming, streaming, callsCalls, streaming, podcasts
Weight616 g350 g Better
Dimensions—50 x 152 mm (microphone); table stand 98 x 18 mm
In the BoxMicrophone, desktop stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, windscreenMicrophone, desk stand, USB-C cable
Model NumberYeti GXProfile USB

Capsule Quality & Fidelity

Logitech G Yeti GX9.3/10 BetterSennheiser Profile USB6.7/10
Transducer TypeDynamic BetterCondenser
Sample RateUp to 96 kHz Better44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit Better16 / 24-bit
Frequency Response—20 to 20,000 Hz
Self-Noise—28 dBA
Max SPL—125 dB
Sensitivity—-10 dBFS at 80 dB SPL (max gain); -50 dBFS at 80 dB SPL (min gain)
Microphone TypeDynamic USBCondenser USB
Capsule SizeDynamicKE 10 pre-polarised condenser

Interface Versatility & Patterns

Logitech G Yeti GX7.7/10Sennheiser Profile USB7.7/10
ConnectionUSB-CUSB-C
XLR OutputNoNo
Polar PatternSupercardioidCardioid Better
Number of Patterns11
USB ConnectorUSB-CUSB-C
CableUSB-C to USB-A (included)USB-C to USB-C
Phantom Power—No (USB-C, 5 V, max 200 mA)
Phone / Tablet Support—Yes (Android 9+; iPadOS 14+ on USB-C Apple devices)
OS CompatibilityWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, iPadOS, Android
Works With—Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, iPadOS 14+, Android 9+

On-Mic Hardware Controls

Logitech G Yeti GX9.7/10Sennheiser Profile USB9.7/10
Gain ControlYes (dial)Yes (with peak indicator)
Zero-Latency MonitoringYesYes
Headphone Monitoring3.5 mm headphone output3.5 mm headphone output
Mix Control—Yes
Headphone VolumeYesYes
LightingCustomisable lightingPeak ring and mute light
Mute ButtonYes (press dial)Yes

DSP Engine & Software

Logitech G Yeti GX7.1/10Sennheiser Profile USB
Onboard DSPBlue VO!CE (via G HUB)—
Software / DSPLogitech G HUB—
Limiter / Clip GuardYes (analog limiter / Smart Audio Lock)—

Mounting & Shock

Logitech G Yeti GX10.0/10Sennheiser Profile USB10.0/10
Mount Thread—3/8 in and 5/8 in
Stand / MountDesk stand (included)Weighted desk stand with tilting head
Pop Filter / WindscreenYes (windscreen included)—
Boom Arm CompatibleYes (included desktop stand or a boom arm)Yes
Materials—Metal housing

Takeaways

  • Logitech G Yeti GX costs the least ($149.99), and Sennheiser Profile USB the most ($159).
  • Our pick: Logitech G Yeti GX, with the highest spec-based rating (4.4/5).
  • Choose Logitech G Yeti GX for gamers and callers in noisy rooms.
  • Choose Sennheiser Profile USB for streamers and creators on calls.

Pros and Cons

Logitech G Yeti GX

PROS

  • Supercardioid dynamic capsule rejects noise
  • 24-bit / 96 kHz conversion
  • Blue VO!CE voice processing
  • Solid stand included

CONS

  • Needs close positioning
  • Processing requires G HUB on a PC
  • Lighting may not suit formal offices

Sennheiser Profile USB

PROS

  • Clear, natural condenser sound
  • Gain, mix, mute and headphone controls
  • Heavy stand with tilting head
  • No software needed

CONS

  • Hears more room than dynamic mics
  • No onboard DSP or noise reduction
  • Boom arm version costs more

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Quick Verdict

  • Logitech G Yeti GX 8.8Best overallLeads in Capsule Quality & Fidelity
  • Sennheiser Profile USB 7.9No outright category lead