Gaming
ATK N9 Ultra
67Good
$79
Full review dataATK N9 Ultra vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Logitech G522 Lightspeed comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Logitech G522 Lightspeed - Outstanding overall at around $130.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Logitech G522 Lightspeed leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- ATK N9 Ultra
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
67
85
Sound
6.4
8.4
Battery
9.6
8.8
Calls
6.8
9.3
Value
8.5
8.8
Price (USD)
$79
$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?
Half a step newer
ATK N9 Ultra (2026) against Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025). The Logitech G522 Lightspeed edges ahead on platform, but only just: LE Audio (LC3).
- N9 Ultra20261 yr newer
- G522 Lightspeed2025
What differsN9 UltraG522 Lightspeed
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
N9 UltraG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $79
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 85
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 39 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- AAC, LDAC
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Latency
- 10 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- -
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 40 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 270 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
ATK N9 Ultra
The ATK N9 Ultra is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear gaming headset that emphasizes low-latency performance with its 10ms response time and large 53mm drivers. It supports high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs over Bluetooth 5.3, and includes a detachable mic for chat, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Large 53mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound
- Pro:Low 10ms latency for gaming
- Pro:Supports LDAC and AAC high-quality codecs
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing
- Con:No water resistance rating
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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