Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs Razer Barracuda X (2024): 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 6 measures.
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
- Razer Barracuda X (2024)
HearWiki score
85
77
Sound
8.4
7.2
Battery
8.8
9.6
Calls
9.3
7.5
Value
8.8
8.6
Price (USD)
$130
$80
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
Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025) against Razer Barracuda X (2024) (2024). The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against SBC and LE Audio (LC3).
- G522 Lightspeed20251 yr newer
- Barracuda X (2024)2024
What differsG522 LightspeedBarracuda X (2024)
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Top codec
- LC3
- SBC
- LE Audio (LC3)
- Yes
- No
Platform
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedBarracuda X (2024)
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $80
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 77
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 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
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 50 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 40 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
- -
- Weight
- 290 g
- 250 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- 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
Razer Barracuda X (2024)
The Razer Barracuda X (2024) is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long play sessions with its impressive 50-hour battery life. It features 40mm drivers and offers flexible connectivity through 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, and a wired 3.5mm option, along with a detachable microphone for clear chat. While it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint pairing, its lightweight design and simple controls make it a solid choice for casual gamers seeking a versatile, no-frills headset.
- Pro:Long 50-hour battery life
- Pro:Multiple connectivity options (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired)
- Pro:Lightweight at 250g for comfort
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only supports the basic SBC Bluetooth codec
- Con:No multipoint pairing for seamless device switching
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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