Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs Razer Kraken V4 X: 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 5 of 6 measures.
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
- Razer Kraken V4 X
HearWiki score
85
70
Sound
8.4
7.1
Battery
8.8
-
Calls
9.3
6.8
Value
8.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$130
$90
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
Logitech G522 Lightspeed (2025) against Razer Kraken V4 X (2024). These are 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.
- G522 Lightspeed20251 yr newer
- Kraken V4 X2024
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedKraken V4 X
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $90
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- 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
- -
- 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
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 290 g
- 310 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- 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 Kraken V4 X
The Razer Kraken V4 X is a wired USB-C gaming headset that delivers solid, well-rounded performance for its price point. It offers balanced sound quality, particularly enhanced with spatial audio, and features a sturdy build with comfortable ergonomics. While its microphone is serviceable, it doesn't stand out, but overall it remains a reliable choice for gamers seeking a budget-friendly option.
- Pro:Solid sound quality, especially with spatial audio
- Pro:Sturdy and comfortable build
- Pro:Lightweight at 310g for long sessions
- Con:Microphone quality is average at best
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited frequency response range
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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