Logitech unveils G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse, Blue Yeti 2 and new Pro accessories
Logitech announced the G Pro X3 Superstrike mouse, Blue Yeti 2 microphone, and new Pro-line keyboard, mousepad, and headset. The X3 adds wireless 8,000Hz polling and longer battery life, while the Yeti 2 uses a 3D proximity sensor and AI denoising.
The G Pro X3 Superstrike will be available October 6 for $199.99 in black or a bold pink color, The Verge reported. It keeps the haptic actuator system introduced in the G Pro X2 Superstrike in February, replacing traditional mechanical switches under the two main buttons. The system is designed to reduce latency and let users customize click feel, from subtle to jolty or off. Engadget reported the mouse uses Logitech’s proprietary HITS technology, a haptic trigger system.
The Verge reported that the X3’s main improvements are a more responsive sensor, longer battery life and better weight distribution. It supports up to an 8,000Hz polling rate wirelessly, while the X2 could reach that rate only when connected by USB-C cable. Logitech claims up to 135 hours per charge, compared with 90 hours for the X2. The new model weighs two grams less in the U.S., and the EMEA version weighs 61 grams. Its Hero 2 sensor raises the resolution ceiling to 48K DPI from 44K, acceleration to 90G from 88G, and maximum speed to 930 IPS from 888 IPS. The X2 remains available at $179.99, and The Verge noted it recently dropped temporarily to $129.99.
The Blue Yeti 2 launches under Logitech G as a successor to the original Blue Yeti, which debuted in 2009. It is available now in black or white for $159.99, or $160, from Logitech’s website and third-party retailers. The microphone adds a built-in 3D audio proximity sensor that tracks the user’s voice and automatically adjusts gain, EQ and pickup patterns as the person moves around the mic. Engadget reported automatic gain and tracking are enabled out of the box. The Verge reported that this should make the Yeti 2 more beginner-friendly than the original, because users do not need to manually tweak those settings.
The Yeti 2 also includes AI-powered noise reduction to reduce background sounds such as computer fans, mouse clicks and keystrokes. It records at up to 24-bit/48kHz, has integrated direct digital signal processing, a redesigned three-capsule array, several directional modes, a headphone jack for monitoring, a capacitive mute button, a physical control dial and five stored presets. A 1.3-inch color LED display on the front shows a “Yeti character” that provides visual feedback on gain levels and polar patterns; custom avatars will be available through Logitech’s G Hub software.
Logitech’s Blue brand history is part of the launch. The Verge reported that Logitech acquired Blue in 2018 for $117 million and retired the Blue brand in 2023 when it merged the products into Logitech G. The Yeti 2 is priced $10 above the original Blue Yeti’s launch price and below Shure’s MV7 series, which starts at $299.
The other Pro-line products include the Pro X Control Mousepad, made with knitted cloth for omnidirectional glide and a high-friction base for stability. It arrives October 8 for $60. The Pro X2 Rapid Gaming Keyboard is available now for $230 and uses custom magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger technology that resets a key as a finger begins to lift, and a Key Priority system that registers a secondary input without releasing the previous one. The Pro X3 Lightspeed Gaming Headset arrives October 8 for $250 with a studio-grade 48kHz microphone, a 70-hour battery that Logitech says is a 40 percent increase over the previous model, and a 10-band EQ accessible through G Hub.