Yeti 2 review: Speak easy

The sequel to one of the most popular microphones ever is here, and boasts even more customization and user-friendly options than the original.

I’m not what you’d refer to as a power user when it comes to microphones. All I really need is a device I can plug into my computer and talk into. Luckily for me, the Logitech Yeti 2 offers just that, and at a price almost any user can appreciate.

Blue in the face

If you haven’t kept up with microphone news since the Blue Yeti’s release way back in 2009, you might be scratching your head: Why does Logitech make the Yeti 2? Because Logitech acquired Blue years ago, silly. Keep up!

Fortunately, that acquisition had no bearing on the level of quality the original Yeti mic was known for. It’s a plug-and-play-friendly device that worked as soon as I connected it to my MacBook Pro. I also tested it with my Windows 11 PC and was pleased to see the same result. In fact, I used the Yeti 2 for almost a week and a half before downloading G HUB, the microphone’s customization software.

In fact, you don’t need G HUB if you want to spare yourself one more app on your PC or Mac. One of the Yeti 2’s best new features is the 1.3-inch LED display featuring, of course, a Yeti. This friendly little helper is a nice touch, showing you stats such as directional patterns and visual feedback.

That’s the true purpose of the LED screen: Information at a glance. Using the dial located below the display, you can cycle through various options and press in on the dial to cycle through options. Practically everything you need can be found here, but if you want more customization, you can install G HUB and dig into the nitty-gritty.

I was pleased to find that the Yeti 2’s default settings worked as-is for podcasting, my primary use case for any microphone. Like I said, I’m not a power user, so the reality that I didn’t need to fuss with settings (at first; I did later for the purposes of this review) appealed to me.

Logitech is touting AI as a selling point in the Yeti 2. If you’re like me, that’s not a selling point. It’s a negative. But the implementation of AI here isn’t generative, and in fact, comes in handy. The Yeti 2’s onboard AI denoiser cuts back on unwanted background noises such as keyboards, mouse clicks, and traffic. It’s worked as advertised so far, and has been so unintrusive that I have to remind myself it’s there.

The price is right

Perhaps the biggest selling point of the Yeti 2 is its price. It’ll run you around $160, which isn’t bad at all for power users. I don’t know if the same can be said for consumers like me. As impressed as I am by the Yeti 2, I doubt I’d pay that price, considering all I really do with microphones is join and co-host podcasts. My onboard MacBook Pro microphone worked just fine.

Still, that mic lacked the Yeti 2’s customization options that I’ve come to appreciate. If you find yourself doing a lot with mics, or if you’re a consumer looking to get into more mic-friendly activities such as podcasting, the Yeti 2’s bevy of options more than justifies its price.

This review is based on a physical product provided by Logitech. The Yeti 2 is available now.

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Review for
Yeti 2
9
Pros

• Plug and play
• Customizable without additional software
• Default settings make it ready out of the box
• LED screen makes customization easy

Cons

• Price might scare away consumer-grade users