Gaming
Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H
60Average
$110
Full review dataDell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H 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 7 measures.
- Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
60
85
Sound
7.2
8.4
Noise cancelling
7.1
-
Battery
6.8
8.8
Calls
5.8
9.3
Value
6.1
8.8
Price (USD)
$110
$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?
Mixed generations
Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025) against Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H brings ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Logitech G522 Lightspeed answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).
- Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H2022
- G522 Lightspeed20253 yr newer
What differsAlienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920HG522 Lightspeed
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Top codec
- AAC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Companion app.
Specifications
Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920HG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $110
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 60
- 85
- Released
- 2022
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 39 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 117 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 55 h
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- 40 h
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Weight
- 300 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H
The Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless AW920H is a gaming headset that pairs adaptive active noise cancellation with a long-lasting 55-hour battery (30 hours with ANC on). It features 40mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, touch controls, and a transparency mode, making it versatile for both immersive gaming and everyday wireless use. While it lacks multipoint and custom EQ, its lightweight 300g design and app support add convenience.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC with transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life up to 55 hours
- Pro:Lightweight 300g build for extended wear
- Con:No multipoint connection support
- Con:No custom EQ or water resistance
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
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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