Gaming
Corsair HS35 v3 Wireless
81Outstanding
$80
Full review dataCorsair HS35 v3 Wireless 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.
Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore 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.
- Corsair HS35 v3 Wireless
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
81
85
Sound
7.8
8.4
Battery
6.4
8.8
Calls
8.8
9.3
Value
9.0
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?
New platform
Corsair HS35 v3 Wireless (2026) against Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025). The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds Custom EQ and Companion app.
- HS35 v3 Wireless20261 yr newer
- G522 Lightspeed2025
What differsHS35 v3 WirelessG522 Lightspeed
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.
Specifications
HS35 v3 WirelessG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $80
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 85
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 39 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 117 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 40 h
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 250 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
Corsair HS35 v3 Wireless
The Corsair HS35 v3 Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that delivers solid wireless performance via Bluetooth 5.3, backed by a 50mm dynamic driver and a long 30-hour battery life. It features a single noise-canceling microphone for clear chat and uses straightforward button controls, though it lacks active noise cancellation and app support. This headset is a practical choice for gamers who prioritize battery endurance and simple connectivity over extra features.
- Pro:30-hour battery life
- Pro:50mm drivers for punchy sound
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
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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