
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset vs Logitech G325 Lightspeed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Logitech G325 Lightspeed comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Logitech G325 Lightspeed leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
- Logitech G325 Lightspeed
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?
The Logitech G325 Lightspeed is 12 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Logitech G325 Lightspeed adds USB-C. For 12 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Cloud Gaming Headset2014
- G325 Lightspeed202612 yr newer
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 82
- Released
- 2014
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 32 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 32 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 25 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 41 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- -
- 24 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 335.7 g
- 212 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -39 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
This wired gaming headset pairs a 53mm dynamic driver with a lightweight 335.7g frame and plush leatherette pads, delivering a balanced, low-latency sound that suits long play sessions. Its sturdy design and detachable cable add everyday practicality, while the single electret mic offers decent noise rejection but a somewhat hollow tone. Overall, it's a dependable budget pick for gamers who prioritize comfort and wired reliability over wireless convenience or software extras.
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette pads for extended wear
- Pro:Balanced sound with low latency for gaming
- Pro:Sturdy build with detachable cable
- Con:Microphone sounds slightly hollow
- Con:No wireless or ANC options
- Con:Treble and soundstage are not top-tier
Logitech G325 Lightspeed
The Logitech G325 Lightspeed is a wireless over-ear gaming headset that delivers solid performance for its budget-friendly price. It pairs a lightweight 212g build with 32mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a long-lasting 24-hour battery, making it a practical choice for extended gaming sessions. While it lacks noise cancellation and multipoint pairing, its straightforward button controls and USB-C charging keep things simple and functional.
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 212g
- Pro:Long 24-hour battery life
- Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 with 30m range
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection for multiple devices
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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