Blue (Logitech) · Updated June 2026
Blue Yeti GX: price, specs & release date
Blue Yeti GX, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: logitechg.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Well-built, elegant design with a stable, well-articulated stand; Excellent at rejecting vibrations, background noise and keyboard clicks.
- Skip if Expensive for a compact gaming USB mic (~$149.99) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Blue Yeti GX a good buy?
At $170, the Blue Yeti GX is #14 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153. On the spec sheet, its release of 2023 is the highest of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 3 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Blue Yeti GX
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the Blue/Logitech G Yeti GX: PCWorld plus two separate TechRadar tests (Aleksha McLoughlin and Michelle Rae Uy). All quotes verified against source text; none of the three published lab measurements. All praise the build quality, plug-and-play ease, and vibration/background-noise rejection, while flagging the high ~$149.99 price and harsh peaking at higher gain. TechRadar's Uy also found the sound itself a little cheap-sounding, unlike the other two testers.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2023-09-19–2023-10-13
Consistently praised
- Well-built, elegant design with a stable, well-articulated stand · 2 sources
- Excellent at rejecting vibrations, background noise and keyboard clicks · 2 sources
- Truly plug-and-play; works well straight out of the box · 2 sources
- Good, streaming-ready sound quality out of the box · 2 sources
- Handles sibilance/plosives well with no proximity effect
Commonly flagged
- Expensive for a compact gaming USB mic (~$149.99) · 2 sources
- Audio peaks or turns harsh at higher gain levels · 2 sources
- No headphone monitoring / no 3.5mm jack · 2 sources
- Sound lacks dimensionality / a little cheap-sounding
Where reviewers disagree Sound quality splits the testers: PCWorld says it 'maintains high sound quality right out of the box' and TechRadar's Aleksha McLoughlin calls it one of the 'better-sounding USB microphones,' while TechRadar's Michelle Rae Uy found it 'a little cheap-sounding' with limited dimensionality. All three agree it's not for pro podcasting/audiophile use.
The sources (3)
Yeti GX maintains high sound quality right out of the box and is a compelling proposition in its price range
Logitech promises that button clicks won't be heard, but we don't quite agree with that.
The price is a bit high, but so is the quality.
The Logitech Yeti GX is one of the better-sounding USB microphones that I've used in my years of testing, with a pleasing flat sound profile that's ideal for game streaming.
the audio can peak quite aggressively even from a moderate shout or scream with the gain dial reduced and the recording volume lowered
for something this straightforward, the overall audio quality impresses, even though it doesn't wow
It's also amazingly good at rejecting vibrations and background noise. I tapped on its stand until my fingers were raw, and none of those taps registered.
it's not surprising that the Yeti GX delivers audio quality that is a little cheap-sounding
Turn it up all the way and your audio will sound harsh with distorted mid-highs.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169.99 US price $169.99 confirmed on logitechg.com/en-us/shop/c/microphones accessed 2026-06-15. Newegg listing showed starting at $148.89 (third-party seller). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Blue (Logitech) |
| Released | 2023 |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Polar pattern | supercardioid |
| Type | dynamic |
| Sample rate (kHz) | — |
| Bit depth | — |
| Headphone jack | — |
| Mute button | — |
| Mount | integrated desk stand with USB-C cable |
Source: logitechg.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. logitechg.com/en-us/shop/c/microphones accessed 2026-06-15 confirmed: 'YETI GX — Dynamic USB gaming microphone with LIGHTSYNC RGB', $169.99, USB. logitechg.com/en-us/products/microphones/yeti-gx page confirmed: 'Yeti GX - Dynamic RGB Gaming Microphone', 'custom dynamic capsule', supercardioid pickup pattern, USB connectivity, G HUB software. Newegg listing confirmed supercardioid polar pattern, sensitivity 135dB (THD 1% kHz), USB-C to USB-A connector. Sample rate, bit depth, headphone jack, mute button not confirmed from any accessed page during this session — set to null. Release year 2023 per public Logitech G announcement.
Is the Blue Yeti GX worth it vs cheaper microphones?
Blue Yeti GX against its closest cheaper and pricier microphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 20 ranked
| Product | Price | Connectivity | Polar pattern | Type | Mount | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Yeti GX this | $169.99 | USB-C | supercardioid | dynamic | integrated desk stand with USB-C cable | 2023 |
| Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X | $169 | USB-C | cardioid | condenser | included desktop stand; 5/8"-27 thread adapter included | 2022 |
| HyperX QuadCast S | $199.99 | USB | cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo | condenser | integrated vibration-isolating shock mount; standard 3/8" thread adapter included | 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Blue Yeti GX?
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the Blue/Logitech G Yeti GX: PCWorld plus two separate TechRadar tests (Aleksha McLoughlin and Michelle Rae Uy). All quotes verified against source text; none of the three published lab measurements. All praise the build quality, plug-and-play ease, and vibration/background-noise rejection, while flagging the high ~$149.99 price and harsh peaking at higher gain. TechRadar's Uy also found the sound itself a little cheap-sounding, unlike the other two testers. Praised: Well-built, elegant design with a stable, well-articulated stand; Excellent at rejecting vibrations, background noise and keyboard clicks; Truly plug-and-play; works well straight out of the box; Good, streaming-ready sound quality out of the box; Handles sibilance/plosives well with no proximity effect. Flagged: Expensive for a compact gaming USB mic (~$149.99); Audio peaks or turns harsh at higher gain levels; No headphone monitoring / no 3.5mm jack; Sound lacks dimensionality / a little cheap-sounding; Keyboard/button clicks can still be picked up on a desk. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Blue Yeti GX cost?
The Blue Yeti GX has a US price of $169.99 (US price $169.99 confirmed on logitechg.com/en-us/shop/c/microphones accessed 2026-06-15. Newegg listing showed starting at $148.89 (third-party seller).), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Blue Yeti GX compare on price?
At $170, the Blue Yeti GX is #14 cheapest of the 20 microphones we track, where the median is $153.
When was the Blue Yeti GX released?
The Blue Yeti GX was released 2023.
What are the Blue Yeti GX's key specs?
Blue Yeti GX (Blue (Logitech)): connectivity USB-C, polar pattern supercardioid, type dynamic, mount integrated desk stand with USB-C cable, release 2023. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $169.99 at logitechg.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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