Logitech H390 Review - Best Headset Bang For under $50.00

The new normal

The 2020 pandemic forced countless numbers of people to become displaced from their normal work environments.

Many found themselves abruptly working from home, and companies were scrambling to secure the necessary tools to allow employees to do their jobs remotely. One of those tools that played a key role in this scramble for remote workers, was headsets.

With the increased use of computer communications, headsets are now considered a necessity. 

Computers & Headsets

This is where the action is. Having headphones with a mic is critical to working from home these days. 

If you need to communicate from home, many are using computer based applications such as Softphones. And, a real success story has been the universal adoption of video conferencing as a tool to stay connected with coworkers and customers.

It's funny how the name Zoom has all of a sudden become a normal part of our daily language. We don't jump on a video call, we jump on a zoom call.

Video call quality is enhanced by the use of a good quality headset that can deliver superior sound quality, and noise reduction.

 

 For those who want more details (here's the meat & potatoes)

If you're in the market for a new wired, USB headset, like the Logitech H390, and you don't want to break the bank, then here's some information that you might find helpful.

But, before I begin, I did want to mention that we recorded a seven minute video where David discusses the features of this product. In this video we also do a microphone and speaker test where it allows you to hear how the headset sounds, and how well it does to remove unwanted background noise.

So if you'd rather watch a video instead of reading content, then make sure to have a look at the review video below.

Logitech H390 Review

The Logitech H390 is an inexpensive headset used with computers, and connects via USB A. It has a microphone and two ear speakers and comes with a decent warranty at 2-years.

Let's take a look at some of the features, starting with its microphone.

Microphone

The Logitech H390 comes  with a noise canceling microphone. What does this mean? The microphone is designed to help eliminate unwanted background noise. So if you work from home with dogs barking, babies crying, or the landscaper's blower humming, then having a noise reducing microphone is important to keep your callers from hearing all this.

In our review video, we do a sound test to allow you to hear how this headset sounds. You might want to check that out.

Microphone boom arm 

Most office headsets, whether they're a wired or wireless model, allow the microphone boom arm to move so it can be positioned on the wearer's right or left side.

Some people actually have a preference as to which side of their face (left or right), the microphone is located. Unfortunately, the Logitech H390 boom arm only allows for left side mic placement only

Though this probably isn't a deal breaker for most people, it is something to be aware of if the Logitech H390 is on your radar, especially if you're someone who has a preference on mic location.

The microphone boom isn't bendable either. It's constructed out of a rigid material which means it can't be repositioned. Given a choice between a flexible mic boom, and one that's not flexible, I'd take flexible. The reason is to allow the microphone to be placed in the optimum location, which is about two fingers width from the corner of the mouth, and just below the lower lip. In spite of the fact that the mic boom is rigid, it still gets the job done.

Headband 

The headband on this USB headset with microphone is adjustable so it can accommodate people of varying head sizes and shapes. Unexpectedly, this headset has a padded headband which is a nice comfort feature not commonly found on entry level, inexpensive headsets. 

Inline controller

Wired USB headsets typically come with an inline controller. This is to provide quick and easy access to headset features such as raising or lowering the hearing volume, muting the microphone, and taking/ending calls.

The Logitech H390 wired USB headset has a controller that provides:

• Volume up (hearing volume)
• Volume down
• Microphone mute

The one thing that's missing on this inline controller is the answer/end button. But something that bears repeating is this is an entry level headset. For a price under $50.00, it's not surprising to me that the answer/end button isn't available. That's not to say that you can't take and end calls when using the Logitech H390, because you can. Accessing calls would be through the application itself. 

So if you're using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or RingCentral for example, you can use the Logitech H390 without any problem.

 

Ear Speakers

The Logitech H390 headset has ear speakers that are swivel mounted which allows them to adjust to the angle of your ears. This feature helps to enhance long term wearing comfort.

 

There's also a right ear, left ear designation on the headset ear speakers to help orient you as to which way to put on the headset.

Ear Cushions

The ear cushions on the Logitech H390 are made of a synthetic leather like material which is pretty common for office headsets. The shape of the ear cushions are doughnut-like.

Doughnut shaped ear cushions allow sound to go straight from the speaker to the ear. Overall, I found them to be comfortable and a decent size.

Headset weight 

The weight of the Logitech H390 is 6.9 ounces which is about what most double ear headsets weigh. No surprises here. Not too heavy, and just about what I'd expect.

When you place the headset on, it feels pretty comfortable. Not heavy at all, but it did feel a bit bulky. As with any office headset, the real test is how it feels after a long day of wearing it. From that perspective you'd have to wear it for long periods of time to know for sure, though my initial impression on comfort was favorable.

Connectivity

 

The Logitech H390 connects to computers via a USB A plug. Some headsets today come with USB C connectors, or both A and C through an adapter. Still, nothing wrong with this headset having a USB-A plug because there are a ton of computers in use that use USB-A connections. Plug it in right out of the box and you're good to go.

Sound quality 

Overall I found the sound quality of the Logitech H390 to be acceptable. It did struggle a bit to remove background noise compared to other office headset models we've tested, but then again, many of those headsets cost a lot more than the H390.

Overall, the sound was acceptable, and about what you might expect for a USB wired headset in this price range. Yet again, what represents acceptable sound is a bit subjective because what sounds good to one person, might sound bad to someone else.

If you'd like to hear how this headset sounds so you can determine if it would be suitable for your needs, watch the video review below that includes the microphone and speaker test.

Warranty 

The warranty on the Logitech H390 is 2-years. This is twice as long as most other headsets in this price range which normally come with a 1-year warranty. And it would be hard to argue that a longer warranty is always better.

Logitech H390 Price

The manufacturer suggested price for the H390 headset is $39.95. This is a very reasonable price for a decent entry level USB wired headset.

Final thoughts 

If you're looking for a very inexpensive USB wired headset that sounds decent and has a good warranty, the H390 might be the perfect choice. For the money, you do get a fairly good overall headset experience.

• No too heavy
• Reasonably comfortable
• Noise Cancelling microphone
• In line controls for volume adjustment and mute
• Padded headband that's adjustable
• Relatively soft ear cushions, and swivel-mounted ear speakers
• 6.2 foot cable with USB-A connector

This isn't a perfect headset by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a good value for what you pay.

Yes, it struggles a bit to reduce background noise.

Yes, it is a little bulky.

Yes, the microphone can only be positioned on the left side.

But these things aside, you do get an acceptable USB double ear wired headset that can have you up and running on your next Softphone or Video call in a matter of minutes.

The 2-year warranty is nice too because it's longer than many other warranties for headsets in this price range. And, speaking of price, the Logitech H390 won't break the bank if you want one for yourself, or for your team.

Resources

Order the Logitech H390 here at Headset Advisor 

Order the Logitech H390 on Amazon

Logitech H390 Manual

Logitech H390 Data Sheet

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