Gaming
Alienware AW520H
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$80
Full review dataAlienware AW520H vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Alienware AW520H vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Logitech G522 Lightspeed leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Alienware AW520H
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
8.4
Battery
-
8.8
Calls
-
9.3
Value
-
8.8
Price (USD)
$80
$130
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is 3 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- AW520H2022
- G522 Lightspeed20253 yr newer
Specifications
AW520HG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $80
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 85
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 39 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- -
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 40 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 337 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Pad material
- fabric
- -
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -40 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
Alienware AW520H
The Alienware AW520H is a wired gaming headset focused on delivering clear in-game audio and communication. Its 40mm drivers aim to provide a broad frequency response for immersive sound, while the fabric ear pads offer comfort during extended sessions. This headset is a straightforward, budget-friendly option for gamers who prefer a reliable wired connection.
- Pro:Large 40mm drivers for a wide sound range
- Pro:Lightweight design at 337g for comfortable wear
- Pro:Fabric ear pads for breathability
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to wired use only
- Con:Basic design without advanced features
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is a wireless gaming headset designed for PC and PlayStation, featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It delivers a long battery life of up to 80 hours, with a comfortable over-ear fit and a lightweight 290g build. The headset includes a single microphone, custom EQ support, and button controls, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking a reliable wireless option without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Long 80-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable over-ear design
- Pro:Lightweight at 290g
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
- Con:No water resistance
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