JBL Quantum 910 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

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.

JBL Quantum 910 Wireless
Logitech G522 Lightspeed

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

8.4

Noise cancelling

7.3

Battery

6.9

8.8

Calls

7.1

9.3

Value

7.3

8.8

Price (USD)

$250

$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 JBL Quantum 910 Wireless (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the JBL Quantum 910 Wireless brings ANC type Adaptive 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 JBL Quantum 910 Wireless answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.

Quantum 910 Wireless2021
G522 Lightspeed20254 yr newer

What differsQuantum 910 WirelessG522 Lightspeed

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

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

Specifications

Quantum 910 WirelessG522 Lightspeed

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $250; $130
HearWiki score: 74; 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: 32 Ω; 39 Ω
Sensitivity: 111 dB/mW; 97 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.2; 5.3
Codecs: SBC; SBC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wireless range: -; 30 m
Battery life: 39 h; 80 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 40 h
Full charge time: 120 min; -
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 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: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 420 g; 290 g
Water resistance: none; none
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 1

Specification comparison of JBL Quantum 910 Wireless vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed
Spec	JBL Quantum 910 Wireless	Logitech G522 Lightspeed
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$250	$130
HearWiki score	74 / 100 Great	85 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2021	2025
Audio
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	32 Ω	39 Ω
Sensitivity	111 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	39 h	80 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	40 h
Full charge time	120 min	-
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	adaptive	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	420 g	290 g
Water resistance	none	none
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	1

What reviewers said

JBL Quantum 910 Wireless

The JBL Quantum 910 Wireless is a premium gaming headset that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a robust 50mm dynamic driver for immersive sound. It offers flexible connectivity through 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, and a wired option, along with a lengthy 39-hour battery life and multipoint support for seamless device switching. Designed for comfort and control, it includes customizable EQ, a transparency mode, and app support, making it a versatile choice for gamers and everyday listeners.

Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
Pro:Long 39-hour battery life with wireless and wired options
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 for easy multi-device pairing

Con:No water resistance rating for outdoor use
Con:Only SBC codec, lacking higher-quality Bluetooth audio codecs
Con:Heavier build at 420g, which may tire some users

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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