Logitech G FITS Gaming Earbuds Leak

[TheLostSwede]

Back in October 2020, Logitech launched the Ultimate Ears UE FITS earbuds, with its unique feature being custom moldable tips. This in itself wasn't something new, but the trick here was that it could be done at home, using built in LEDs in the earbuds that warmed out the gel-like material, something referred to as Lightform Technology. Now it looks like Logitech is about to launch an updated version of the FITS under its Logitech G gaming brand, based on a leak from 91mobiles. The overall design remains the same from what we can tell from the pictures, although we don't know if anything has changed on the inside.

What we do know is that the Logitech G FITS will come with a USB dongle, as well as what looks like a USB-A to USB-C adapter, so the G FITS can be used with both PCs and consoles, in addition to phones and tablets. The UE FITS have dropped significantly in price since launch, as they now retail for around US$179, versus US$249 at launch. We'd expect Logitech to charge slightly more for the G FITS, due to the inclusion of the USB dongle.



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[SOAREVERSOR]

JUST SAY NO!

 

[Space Lynx]

@VSG I know it's not high end, but more affordable moldable earbuds like this might be interesting to review.

 

[thegnome]

I can already see the LEDs inside to kill battery life if managed wrong

 

[1d10t]

Another Appleclone IEM, yuck!

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

@VSG I know it's not high end, but more affordable moldable earbuds like this might be interesting to review.

The dirty secret is you can go to an optomologist and get a mold, get them made, and do this with almost anything. Insurance will pay for it. However this solution, as well as the logitechs, falls on it's face compared to actual custom IEMs and often performs worse than if you just went out and tried out a few after market tips.

The only company to ever pull something like this off is etymotic which makes sense as they deal in hearing aids and other stuff in addition to audio.

 

[Space Lynx]

The dirty secret is you can go to an optomologist and get a mold, get them made, and do this with almost anything. Insurance will pay for it. However this solution, as well as the logitechs, falls on it's face compared to actual custom IEMs and often performs worse than if you just went out and tried out a few after market tips.

The only company to ever pull something like this off is etymotic which makes sense as they deal in hearing aids and other stuff in addition to audio.

I know, this is why this would be a good review, as @VSG is currently reviewing high end mold earbuds, and he could compare it to a budget one like this, and it would be a fun review to read because of this comparison, not because I actually think one or the other will be better, I'd trust his review on it though.

 

[Dammeron]

I can already see the LEDs inside to kill battery life if managed wrong

Yep. Batteries in TWS headphones are small, so what should manufacturers do? How about raising the power draw? That seems thoughtful...

 

[TheLostSwede]

I can already see the LEDs inside to kill battery life if managed wrong

The LEDs are there for shaping the ear gels, I very much doubt it's for RGB.

Yep. Batteries in TWS headphones are small, so what should manufacturers do? How about raising the power draw? That seems thoughtful...

See above.

 

[Space Lynx]

Another Appleclone IEM, yuck!

Apple doesn't mold its fit to your ears... Which does (if done right) impact sound dramatically from what I understand. Seal is everything for earbuds.

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

Apple doesn't mold its fit to your ears... Which does (if done right) impact sound dramatically from what I understand. Seal is everything for earbuds.

But logitech isn't doing that either really. Actual custom molded IEMs do the entire thing. Molded tips are another. And then there is the issue of molded yourself through cheap means or getting an actual audiologist fit. Molded IEMs are in a league of their own, molded tips done through an audiologist with a company that supports this aren't as good but are still good. DIY stuff tends to get curb stomped by high end foams or sponges.

Most IEMs ship with silicon tips. These will never form a true seal. But they are more durable and tend to last and they don't feel uncomortable. Foams are easy to get after the fact and the seal on these is much better and will crush any half assed mold. Sponges are rare, but even better than foams.

 

[Space Lynx]

But logitech isn't doing that either really. Actual custom molded IEMs do the entire thing. Molded tips are another. And then there is the issue of molded yourself through cheap means or getting an actual audiologist fit. Molded IEMs are in a league of their own, molded tips done through an audiologist with a company that supports this aren't as good but are still good. DIY stuff tends to get curb stomped by high end foams or sponges.

Most IEMs ship with silicon tips. These will never form a true seal. But they are more durable and tend to last and they don't feel uncomortable. Foams are easy to get after the fact and the seal on these is much better and will crush any half assed mold. Sponges are rare, but even better than foams.

That's all well and good, but I'd rather @VSG review it, and if he comes to the same conclusion then it won't be just hypothesizing telling us, we will have hands on experience telling us, which I trust more.

 

[HairyLobsters]

Another Appleclone IEM, yuck!

They look nothing like Earbuds.

 

[VSG]

I know, this is why this would be a good review, as @VSG is currently reviewing high end mold earbuds, and he could compare it to a budget one like this, and it would be a fun review to read because of this comparison, not because I actually think one or the other will be better, I'd trust his review on it though.

Unfortunately I don't have any contact with Logitech since I moved to the UK. It seems like a PR firm is responsible for marketing here and they appear content to never respond to emails.

 

[Dammeron]

The LEDs are there for shaping the ear gels, I very much doubt it's for RGB.

I'd rather put a slightly larger battery inside the buds and the whole "heating" in the charging pill.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I'd rather put a slightly larger battery inside the buds and the whole "heating" in the charging pill.

Based on the UE earbuds, that's apparently not possible. The heating part only takes places once.