Logitech G522 Lightspeed vs Razer Barracuda Pro: 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 6 of 7 measures.

Logitech G522 Lightspeed
Razer Barracuda Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.4

7.4

Noise cancelling

7.6

Battery

8.8

7.2

Calls

9.3

6.3

Value

8.8

4.0

Price (USD)

$130

$250

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

G522 Lightspeed20253 yr newer
Barracuda Pro2022

What differsG522 LightspeedBarracuda Pro

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

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

Specifications

G522 LightspeedBarracuda Pro

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $130; $250
HearWiki score: 85; 59
Released: 2025; 2022
Availability: Sold new; Still 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; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW; 96 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.2
Codecs: SBC, LC3; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: 30 m; -
Battery life: 80 h; 40 h
Battery life (ANC on): 40 h; -
Full charge time: -; 240 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 2 h; -
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: buttons; buttons
Weight: 290 g; 340 g
Water resistance: none; none
Detachable cable: Yes; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 2
Microphone type: -; beamforming
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; AI ENC

Specification comparison of Logitech G522 Lightspeed vs Razer Barracuda Pro
Spec	Logitech G522 Lightspeed	Razer Barracuda Pro
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$130	$250
HearWiki score	85 / 100 Outstanding	59 / 100 Average
Released	2025	2022
Audio
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	32 Ω
Sensitivity	97 dB/mW	96 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
Codecs	SBC, LC3	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	30 m	-
Battery
Battery life	80 h	40 h
Battery life (ANC on)	40 h	-
Full charge time	-	240 min
Quick charge	10 min → 2 h	-
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	buttons	buttons
Design
Weight	290 g	340 g
Water resistance	none	none
Detachable cable	Yes	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	2
Microphone type	-	beamforming
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	AI ENC

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

Razer Barracuda Pro

The Razer Barracuda Pro is a wireless gaming headset that combines hybrid active noise cancellation with a long-lasting 40-hour battery, making it suitable for extended play sessions on PC and PlayStation. It features 50mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound, supports Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint connectivity, and includes a transparency mode for situational awareness. Its lightweight design and app-based customization add to its versatility as a gaming and everyday headset.

Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
Pro:Long 40-hour battery life on a single charge
Pro:Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint for seamless device switching

Con:No water resistance rating
Con:Lacks wireless charging support
Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

Compare something else

Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.

New comparison Logitech G522 Lightspeed Razer Barracuda Pro