Gaming
JBL Quantum One
67Good
$100
Full review dataJBL Quantum One 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 4 of 7 measures.
- JBL Quantum One
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
67
85
Sound
7.8
8.4
Noise cancelling
8.1
-
Battery
-
8.8
Calls
7.2
9.3
Value
9.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$100
$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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Quantum One2020
- G522 Lightspeed20255 yr newer
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Quantum OneG522 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $130
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 85
- Released
- 2020
- 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
- 95 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- -
- 80 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 40 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 2 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- both
- buttons
- Weight
- 369 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
JBL Quantum One
The JBL Quantum One is a wired over-ear gaming headset that combines 50mm dynamic drivers with active noise cancellation to deliver immersive PC gaming audio. It features virtual surround sound, a detachable cable, and USB-C connectivity, along with a 3.5mm option for versatility. With a lightweight 369g build and a single microphone, it's designed for serious gamers seeking spatial awareness and clear communication.
- Pro:Active noise cancellation for distraction-free gaming
- Pro:50mm drivers provide powerful, detailed sound
- Pro:Virtual surround sound enhances positional audio
- Con:Wired design limits mobility
- Con:No water resistance for durability concerns
- Con:Relatively low sensitivity may require higher volume
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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