I like Logitech’s gaming earbuds, but the Soundcore VR P10 is better and more affordable

Looking into the world of true wireless earbuds built specifically for gaming? You’ve probably heard of the Logitech G Fits, just about the most premium-looking wireless gaming earbuds on the market. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to drop over £200 to get a pair of terrific low-latency buds.

I’ve tried loads of the best Bluetooth earbuds and several ones with a 2.4GHz dongle for low lag connections, including the G Fits, JBL’s high-quality noise-cancelling rival (the Quantum TWS, costing £156.99), and the super affordable Soundcore VR P10.

And, after thorough testing, I’d go with the Soundcore model – which, let’s remember, goes for a mere £89.99 and far less when on offer – over most of the competition. Why? They pack in all the features I need, with loads of comfort, battery life and the ability to maintain both a dongle and Bluetooth connection so I can take a call without pausing the game. For the price, I reckon they’re the best option for most of us.

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It can feel a bit like the Logitech G Fits is talked about as the default option in the gaming earbuds market, or that you have to go with a proper gaming brand like the Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed for a low latency dongle, but you’ve got more options in 2023.

First up, I’ll just say there are some things that the G Fits do that no other rivals do. The “custom moulded” fit is pretty special. You pop them in your ears, follow some steps on the app, feel your ears get warmer, and you’ll then have a customised fit for your ears only. It’s cool, but it does also mean they only come with one set of ear tips – and that passive seal just isn’t the best. They also come with both a USB-C low-latency dongle and a USB-A converter, making them ideal for PC gamers.

But, beyond these features, I think rivals do outperform them at a lower cost. These are the main reasons I’d pick the VR P10 instead:

1. They’re more affordable and more comfortable

This is a big one. I don’t know about you, but every penny counts and £229 is steep for earbuds in 2023. Let’s put it like this, you could buy a pair of the Soundcore VR P10 buds for your gaming needs and a budget pair of AirPods alternatives like the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC or JBL Tune Flex and you still wouldn’t reach the price of one pair of the G Fits.

And, even with the custom fit, I just don’t find the G Fits comfier than a traditional pair where you can pick the right silicone ear tips for your own ears. They don’t really offer much of a passive seal too, so you’ll end up hearing all the sounds of the bus around you when you want to focus on Call of Duty: Mobile. With the VR P10, you’ll get a bunch of fit options and I can confirm they’re light and soft enough to wear for hours on end.

Simon Cocks

2. You can store the dongle in the case

This feels essential for mobile gamers. There’s just no point getting a pair of dedicated gaming earbuds but not having a place to store the low-latency dongle within the charging case. If you forget the dongle, well, you might as well have bought AirPods. Soundcore has found a clever way to stash the dongle above the buds in its charging case design with a satisfying magnetic click into place. There’s no such benefit with the Logitech model, you’ll have to find a spot for the dongle in your backpack.

In terms of connectivity, these work with about as many devices – the list includes the PS4, PS5, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, tablets, laptops and PCs. If it’s got a USB-C port, there’s a good chance it’ll work.

If you’re not quite sold on the Soundcore and know you want active noise-cancelling (ANC), I’d also give a strong recommendation to the JBL Quantum TWS. These add ANC to the mix (with a longer battery life) and I find them comfy to wear for a long time, with a little slot inside the pocket-friendly charging case so you can keep the 2.4GHz adapter with you at all times.

Soundcore VR P10 Wireless Gaming Earbuds

£138 at Amazon

Pros

Top sound and comfort
Affordable at under £100
Storage for dongle in the charging case
Passthrough charging

Cons

No included USB-A to USB-C adapter

3. They’ve got special features you’ll actually use

The VR P10 sound just as good and has solid battery life (you get six hours for the Soundcore on one charge or seven on the G Fits) when you compare them to the Logitech pair. But they have a few sneaky extras like the ability to switch between multiple dongles via the app (extra dongles cost £16.99 from Soundcore directly) so you can leave a few plugged in around the house and hop between connections.

You also get loads of customisation with a huge range of equaliser modes (including a “super hearing” mode for FPS games that amplifies sounds like footsteps) for a vibrant and immersive sound. And, for a bit of fun, you can change the shade of the glowing LEDs on the outside of the buds.

Yes, the G Fits are a bit more suited to use with a PC right out of the box, but picking up a cheap USB-C to USB-A adapter makes the Soundcore pair work with several more devices. Frankly, the lack of a USB-C to USB-A converter in the box is the only downside I can think of for the Soundcore.

Simon Cocks

4. Passthrough charging

Look, most of the time you’ve just got the one USB-C port to play with. Whether you’re on your Nintendo Switch or gaming on your smartphone, we’re talking about giving up the one socket you use for charging in order to stuff in an extra dongle. This is a major area where the VR P10 wins, by adding a passthrough charging port to the dongle itself. Yes, that means you can play and charge at the same time.

I can’t tell you how many times this has come in handy and allowed me to keep my adventures in Hyrule going without having to pause. It’s excellent, and reason enough to go for the Soundcore.