Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed: 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.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
- Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
HearWiki score
85
74
Sound
8.4
7.0
Battery
8.8
9.3
Calls
9.3
6.3
Value
8.8
9.2
Price (USD)
$130
$100
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
Both shipped in 2025. The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). It also adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- G522 Lightspeed2025
- BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed2025
What differsG522 LightspeedBlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
- Top codec
- LC3
- AAC
- LE Audio (LC3)
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedBlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 74
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- 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
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 39 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, LC3
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Latency
- -
- 25 ms
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 70 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
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 290 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- -
- USB-C
- 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 BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
The Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed is a wireless gaming headset that promises long-lasting play sessions with its 70-hour battery life. It features 50mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound and a detachable microphone for clear communication, all wrapped in a comfortable over-ear design. With Bluetooth 5.3 and a low 25ms latency, it's built for responsive gaming on the go.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of 70 hours
- Pro:Comfortable over-ear fit for long sessions
- Pro:Detachable mic for flexible use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No wired USB-C connectivity option
- Con:Limited to basic Bluetooth codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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