Gaming
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
71Good
$120
Full review dataCorsair HS80 RGB 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.
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.
- Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
71
85
Sound
7.6
8.4
Battery
4.0
8.8
Calls
8.8
9.3
Value
6.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$120
$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 4 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 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HS80 RGB Wireless2021
- G522 Lightspeed20254 yr newer
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
HS80 RGB WirelessG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 71
- 85
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Still 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 - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32000 Ω
- 39 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 116 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 20 h
- 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
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 368 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- No
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- HS80 RGB USB
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -40 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is a gaming-focused headset featuring 50mm dynamic drivers and virtual surround sound for an immersive audio experience. It provides a 20-hour battery life, a detachable microphone, and customizable RGB lighting, making it a solid choice for PC gamers seeking wireless freedom without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Comfortable design with plush memory foam ear cushions
- Pro:Clear detachable microphone for voice chat
- Pro:Customizable RGB lighting via companion app
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Battery life is average at 20 hours
- Con:No multipoint connectivity for multiple devices
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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