Customer Ratings & Reviews

Logitech has a long storied history of PC peripherals and high quality accessories that touch just about every product category including gaming headsets, headphones, webcams, keyboards, lighting, boom arms, to name a few. Microphones is certainly not a new development for them. As this category has matured, Logitech wisely has abandoned the one-size fits all concept, instead opting to diversify their product offerings into Gaming, Podcasting, Content Creation, Video Creation, and Music Production. This new Yeti Orb RGB microphone is very good for its designed purpose, and that’s gaming and gaming only. I admit my expectations may have been overly optimistic, as a disclaimer in case my review is perceived as a tad bit harsh. I’ll start with the lightweight plastic feel of the orb, atop a flimsy tripod that could easily tip with a bump of the table, or movement of something that touches the thin USB cable. Granted i was expecting something akin to the much more sturdy previous model Logitech Yeti “Blue” World of Warcraft special edition, which is focussed more on content creation, albeit at a higher price. While the Yeti Orb RGB is plug-and-play out of the box, to maximize its capabilities you’re required to install the Logitech G-Hub Software. This proved to be a problem for me on an older MacBook Pro. After multiple failed attempts it was suggested that i try another computer. It installed fine on a 2021 Mac Mini, though i always feel uncomfortable when applications request privileges, and need to run at startup and not when i intend to game, podcast, or create content. Because there are many features including vocal effects, RGB customization options (though the lighted logo might not be worth the hassle, the fact that I couldn’t find another way to update the firmware on it is. As noted in the cons below, i much prefer balanced XLR over USB connectivity, though the latter is certainly more ubiquitous. While running through different scenarios i had little qualms as a gaming mic. There is not much background audio noise elimination, so key clicks, air conditioning, dog toenails on hardwood floors are all audible. Moving the mic closer to you does remedy much of that though. This Yeti Orb RGB is worlds better than most other entry-level gear, and the price is surprisingly affordable. If you’ve not used an external mic then this is for you. If you’re expecting a luxury premium brand that is suited for multiple applications there are better options elsewhere on this site. Pros + Orb design + sound quality + visual appeal + entry level price + included pop filter + s/w customization + voice modulation FX + streamers / podcasters Cons -no XLR option -very lightweight -feels cheaply made -Logitech G Hub software -picks up background noise -limited frequency bandwidth -fixed cardiod mic pattern Conclusion A one-size-fits-all this Yeti Orb RGB microphone is not, so if you’re looking for something of luxury premium feel, and without one high-quality mic that eliminates background noise, key clicks, etc then this product is not the one for you. However, if you’re in the market for a gaming microphone that blows away the cheap headset mics, and don’t mind the lightweight plastic feel, nor lack of XLR connectivity, then this is an excellent choice for your gaming needs. Recommend : Conditional Buy

The setup is easy. Just plug in the USB cable between your PC and the Orb. The Orb has USB-C, the PC end is USB-A. Windows will recognize the Orb through Plug-N-Play as a microphone and you can then use it. However, it will not sound good until you download and install the Logitech G-Hub software from their web site. You really need this to get good sound from this mic. The Orb is sturdy, the ball is made of ferrous metal, a small magnet will stick to the front and back. It’s attractive, the lighting can be very visible, unobtrusive, or turned off in the G Hub software as desired. It’s sturdy on its short desk stand and has a separate threaded insert for a boom arm. The look, feel, and construction are that of a quality item and get 5 stars. The features abound in this round microphone when paired with the Blue Voice settings in the G Hub software. G Hub gives you numerous special sound and lighting effects as well as basic and advanced control of the sound you can get on the Orb. There is an equalizer and sliders to control settings and filters such as a High-Pass filter, De-Popper, De-Esser, Noise reduction, Compressor (Dynamic Range), Gain, Output level, among others. The only feature lacking is physical gain control on the microphone itself. Once most settings in the software are set, you’re usually good for the environment you are in. But the gain control is one the one setting I find myself tweaking. The sound of my voice seems OK to me. Other people on teleconference and voice calls using Teams have said that the sound of my voice comes over very well on the Orb, nearly indistinguishable from a phone-in or my other more expensive mic on the boom. 4 stars for features and sound quality. Unfortunately, I have some issues with the mic picking up sounds in my environment I could not overcome. On meetings and calls in Teams and Zoom, others can clearly and loudly hear me typing which they rarely did to any noticeable extent when on my boom mic. They also heard a vacuum cleaner running downstairs. Background sounds were never an issue with my boom mic. Granted my keyboard is a Logitech G513 gaming keyboard. Mechanical switches, very loud compared to a mushy OEM keyboard. But not an issue with my other mic on the boom. I tried every preset and changed every setting that would matter, even to their extremes. I could make the keyboard sound a bit softer, but nowhere near quiet, not by a long shot. Next, I pulled out a thin wireless keyboard that has OEM type mushy plastic cushion key switches. It is much quieter, like keyboards that come on a new corporate PC. While the noise is much less, it can still be heard on a conference call unless I type slowly and softly. I tried using the mic in back, in front, and to the side of the keyboard, there was little difference unless I put the mic about 14” to the side of the keyboard. Then I no longer hear the keyboard, but my voice also sounds soft and very far away. Hardly an ideal solution. Logitech advised the “features a cardioid pickup pattern that zone in your voice, ignoring key clicks and other noise.” This was not my experience; I could not resolve it. I’m mildly disappointed the hype did not match my results. But to be fair, the mic sounds good otherwise and has more features than other mics at this price point. If you’re podcasting or doing a conference where you are not banging on a keyboard, the Orb will do very well. But for not filtering out noise as hyped, I give this 1 star. The color of the lights can also be controlled in G Hub. The colors can be set to any color and intensity. Sync the colors with any other devices in G Hub such as Keyboard, Mouse, headphones, etc. Or customize the Orbs colors separately. I synced it with my other devices which are a solid red R248, G47, B37. However, the Microphone ended up looking pink when synced or manually set to these values. I was able to match the color up by manually changing the green and blue values to zero; R248, G0, B0 on the Orb instead of synching. An easy fix. But this could quickly be a pain to keep tweaking if you don’t use a solid color or change schemes and want the color to match your other devices. For this, I give 3 stars. I used a Yeti Orb a decade ago when USB mic choices were limited. These days there are plenty of choices from brands that have been making mics for many decades to pick from. But to get better performance, you’ll pay double the price of the Orb. If your environment is quiet and you do not require filtering out background and keyboard noises, the Yeti Orb is a great deal on an entry level microphone with a unique shape for a mic.

I’m normally a VERY big fan of Logitech products--over the years, I’ve used and loved their mice, keyboards, joysticks, headphones (lots of those) and webcams and always found their product build quality pretty much bulletproof and their performance either a great value for the dollar or truly exceptional and therefore justified in their higher price tag. Just recently, I had the pleasure of trying out Logitech’s new mid-to-high-tier Yeti GX dynamic RGB microphone and was absolutely astonished by the audio quality—voice-over and audio dubs were so much clearer and “professional sounding” than I had grown accustomed to using an array of admittedly quite pricey gaming headset boom mics that I honestly THOUGHT had been producing decent results up until now. Now my youngest daughter is starting to fancy herself a budding content creator and after coveting my new dedicated Yeti GX mic--but not being too wild about its more traditional aesthetics--we thought the Yeti Orb might appeal to her desire for something a bit more youngish-leaning and fun or “funky-looking.” Indeed, the Yeti Orb fit that bill nicely, but otherwise, I personally found the performance to be squarely in the middle of the road…not terrible by any stretch…but the Orb offered nothing really noteworthy other than extensive BLUE VO!CE customizations and tweaks found deep within the depths of the GHub companion app. However, I surmise that anyone familiar enough with those types of controls, and would be working hard enough in the app to dial in the litany of mic settings and signal cleanup adjustments that are offered there, would probably want to step up to a bit better performance from their microphone setup anyway. The Yeti Orb is basically Logitech’s RGB’d version of its own Blue Snowball Ice microphone. Sadly, in adding the very limited RGB effects (the same single-color illumination applies to the status “notch” on top and the illuminated “G” logo on the back), the Orb gives up some of the design and style points I think the Snowball Ice brings to the table. The Orb’s build-quality is serviceable but with a definite “plasticy” feeling to the materials; the little removable tripod stand is nondescript, fairly light, and sadly does not offer any kind of tilt or vertical adjustment. Counting the one the included stand is mounted to, there are two threaded holes for ¼” mounts, and a USB-C port at the back to accommodate the provided 2m USB-A to USB-C cable. There is no headphone jack on the mic nor are there ANY controls for even simple adjustments and functions like gain or mute. You can set the Orb to respond to “App Mute” commands that will turn the LED red when certain communications applications are muted (like MS Teams or Zoom, though GHub does not provide an exhaustive list); but otherwise, all controls, lighting, and signal adjustments are set in the GHub software. For example, muting the Orb in Windows did not activate the mute status LED, but the LED did turn red when I muted the input in GHub. That said, GHub’s “Blue Vo!ce” adjustments and customization options are quite extensive and can have an appreciable effect on the resultant signal. Along with basic controls for gain and master output, there are sliders for a high-pass filter, a 3-band equalizer with adjustable settings for center frequency and Q, and six of Logitech’s “cleanup” functions that cover noise reduction, noise gate, signal dynamic range compressor, as well as a de-esser, de-popper, and a signal attenuation limiter. GHub also features a fairly extensive “Effects” section with many options for altering a speaker’s voice to sound like a chipmunk, a demon, someone in witness protection, etc. Further customization is available here for additional pitch and ambience adjustments to create even more dramatic or subtle effects. There is also a small library of sound samples that include ambient noises (catacombs, enchanted meadow, underwater), a few cheesy-sounding spoken expressions (huh, wow, hooray), and some sound effects to punch up your performances (horns, beeps, gasps, growls). It’s a cute little addition, and I imagine some younger users might find these audio effects and snippets amusing, but I’m not sure how much a serious content creator is going to be turning to them day to day. In terms of performance, the pickup pattern is cardioid which means it’s relatively forgiving of lateral/off-axis placement so long as you’re generally facing somewhat towards the front of the mic. This pattern is probably well-suited to a single speaker at a desk or even multiple speakers sitting side-by-side, but the mic is sensitive enough that it also picks up some background noise (PC fans, keystrokes, etc.) unless the sound source is WAY to the rear of the mic itself. And what does all this give you when it comes to sound quality—perfectly serviceable voice for game chat, video calls, or reasonably decent voice-over/dubbing capabilities. Perhaps it is simply a byproduct of my home office layout, but at roughly 2 feet away and sitting slightly off-center from the front of the mic, my voice sounded appreciably hollow and slightly over-processed even at normal speaking volume. Now, I do give the Orb credit in that things improved DRAMATICALLY at about 1 foot out and speaking directly into the front of the mic...that didn't really match my use case very well, but I would bet that you would get better results with a boom that puts the mic closer to your mouth. The “Desk – Broadcaster” preset also dialed things in a bit better even when starting to lean back from the mic into a somewhat normal seating position. All told, there’s a good chance you can find a combination of sound presets/audio settings and seating/positioning that really can produce some nice-quality audio for your needs. And in the end, that’s kind of what the Orb left me with—an undeniable feeling of “yeah, it’s nice enough.” The lack of on-mic or on-cable controls for something even as rudimentary as muting is somewhat puzzling (or irritating depending on your needs). But after everything was dialed in just right, there was nothing else really patently offensive about the Yeti Orb—it just didn’t WOW me the way Logitech’s own higher-quality (and much higher-priced) dynamic mic offering did. But for someone wanting to simply experiment with some livestreaming, looking to chat during a game without using a headset’s built-in mic, or is just getting into some light content creation, I really do think the Yeti Orb will be…just fine. Sadly though, that’s about the most glowing endorsement I can give it--which is unusual for me given my typically positive experience with most of Logitech’s products. Tepidly recommended for budget-minded (especially on a decent sale) gamers, streamers, or content creators who don’t need--or aren’t super hung up on achieving--broadcast or archival quality sound.

Lacking Features & Limited Adjustability While the Logitech Yeti Orb has a sleek design and RGB lighting, it falls short in functionality. The lack of on-mic controls is frustrating, requiring all adjustments to be made through software. Additionally, the stand is not adjustable, making it difficult to position the mic optimally for clear sound. The audio quality is decent, but it requires the user to be very close to the mic for the best results. This limits flexibility, especially for streamers or gamers who prefer a more dynamic setup. Overall, while it looks great, the Yeti Orb sacrifices convenience and adjustability, making it less ideal for those who need more control over their microphone settings. Returned to the store

I've tried this microphone out, but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference between this and microphones on Amazon for much cheaper. My old PC may have poor audio quality affecting it, so I'll be testing this microphone on a new PC soon with better audio on the board. That being said, it is a good quality, and aesthetically pleasing, microphone. I'd still recommend giving it a try if you like Logitech and don't mind spending a little extra.

I found it was no better than my Logitech cam. It does not boost the sound any better than the camera and I had it up all the way I find it not very good I don't recommend it

Good I wouldn't recommend it I would recommend going with more expensive version

It works very well had no problems getting it set up and ready use over all was a good project

It’s very clear, easy to plug and use. The only thing I would say it’s takes up a lot of room

No mute button is why I gave 3. Sound Quality is ok

Its alright, but it doesn't cost much so thats a bonus i guess

Wasnt horrible however has a bad noise floor as well as pretty high sensitivity could here my dogs walking through the mic

Not a terrible beginner mic, not super great, picks up a fair amount of background noise, while the new rzr one I got seems better

GOOD - Inexpensive - Has two 1/4" threaded mount points BAD - Mediocre build quality - No on-unit controls for gain, mute, etc - No headphone/monitor jack - Unnecessarily big TL/DR The Yeti Orb is essentially Logitech's updated version of the the older Yeti Snowball. It's an inexpensive mic with passing quality for its price, but lacks some basic features of similarly costing mics. DETAILS The Yeti Orb is rather plain, even for a "low budget" gaming and streaming microphone. It's a simple sphere with a USB-C port for connecting to your computer, two 1/4" threaded mount points, and that's it. The included base is It has no other connections, no headphone jack, no gain or sidetone knobs, not even a mute switch or button. The included base is, well, cheap. It's molded plastic with small rubber pads on the three feet. When connected to the mic, the mic orb can rotate, but there is no other articulation. All customization and configuration of the mic is handled in software, specifically Logitech's G Hub. Options for tuning the sound profile are pretty good and you can share your custom settings for others to download, or download other users' profiles too. You can also set the RGB lighting and sync it with RGB from other Logitech peripherals, like keyboards and mice, but the Orb doesn't seem to support all the different lighting options that other peripherals do. Navigating all these options in G Hub takes a lot of patience as the documentation is essentially browsing through a lot of FAQs, rather than being able to read a good manual. It's not that the Orb is a bad mic, just a bit of a letdown for the price. Build quality is bad to mediocre. The seams between the molded plastic panels are a bit uneven and you'll feel the occasional sharp edge. The fabric covering half works as a pop filter. Having no controls directly on the unit, especially not even a mute button, is pretty stingy. I'd gladly trade the RGB features for a mute button and headphone jack. With the right sound control and settings, it will sound much better than the typical boom mic on your headset. However you can regularly find competing products from Razer and Hyper X around $40. And if you step up just a little bit from the Orb's price, you can get some very good mics in the $70-$80 range.