EPOS H3Pro Hybrid 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

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed leads on 4 of 7 measures.

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid
Logitech G522 Lightspeed

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

8.4

Noise cancelling

7.4

Battery

5.8

8.8

Calls

8.2

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?

Mixed generations

Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025) against EPOS H3Pro Hybrid (2022). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Logitech G522 Lightspeed answers with Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against SBC and LE Audio (LC3). The EPOS H3Pro Hybrid answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.

H3Pro Hybrid2022
G522 Lightspeed20253 yr newer

What differsH3Pro HybridG522 Lightspeed

Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Top codec: SBC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

H3Pro HybridG522 Lightspeed

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $80; $130
HearWiki score: 73; 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 - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ω; 39 Ω
Sensitivity: 116 dB/mW; 97 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC; SBC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 30 m
Battery life: 38 h; 80 h
Battery life (ANC on): 22 h; 40 h
Full charge time: 120 min; -
Quick charge: 5 min → 3 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 308 g; 290 g
Water resistance: -; none
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 1
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: noise-cancelling mic; -

Specification comparison of EPOS H3Pro Hybrid vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed
Spec	EPOS H3Pro Hybrid	Logitech G522 Lightspeed
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$80	$130
HearWiki score	73 / 100 Great	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2022	2025
Audio
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 - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	32 Ω	39 Ω
Sensitivity	116 dB/mW	97 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
Codecs	SBC	SBC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Wireless range	-	30 m
Battery
Battery life	38 h	80 h
Battery life (ANC on)	22 h	40 h
Full charge time	120 min	-
Quick charge	5 min → 3 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	308 g	290 g
Water resistance	-	none
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	1
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	noise-cancelling mic	-

What reviewers said

EPOS H3Pro Hybrid

The EPOS H3Pro Hybrid is a gaming headset that blends wireless freedom with active noise cancellation for immersive play. It offers a long battery life, Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint, and a detachable mic, making it adaptable for various gaming setups. Its hybrid ANC and transparency mode add flexibility for both focused sessions and ambient awareness.

Pro:Hybrid active noise cancellation for distraction-free gaming
Pro:Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint for easy device switching
Pro:Detachable noise-canceling microphone for clear comms

Con:SBC codec only, limiting wireless audio quality
Con:No wireless charging despite premium features
Con:Single microphone limits voice pickup options

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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