Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs LucidSound LS500X: 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
LucidSound LS500X
76Great
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
- LucidSound LS500X
HearWiki score
85
76
Sound
8.4
7.7
Battery
8.8
9.0
Calls
9.3
7.0
Value
8.8
9.2
Price (USD)
$130
$70
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?
New platform
LucidSound LS500X (2026) against Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025). The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).
- G522 Lightspeed2025
- LS500X20261 yr newer
What differsG522 LightspeedLS500X
- Top codec
- LC3
- AAC
- LE Audio (LC3)
- Yes
- No
Platform
Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedLS500X
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 76
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 39 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, LC3
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 40 h
- 70 h
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 290 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
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
LucidSound LS500X
The LucidSound LS500X is a wireless gaming headset built for Xbox and PC, offering an impressive 70-hour battery life and large 50mm drivers for immersive sound. It connects via Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codec support, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint pairing. At around $70, it's a budget-friendly option for gamers who prioritize endurance over extra features.
- Pro:Excellent 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for punchy audio
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC support
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing
- Con:Only one microphone
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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