Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless: 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
Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless
63Good
$110
Full review dataScore 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
- Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless
HearWiki score
85
63
Sound
8.4
7.3
Battery
8.8
5.2
Calls
9.3
6.7
Value
8.8
5.8
Price (USD)
$130
$110
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 Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless (2022). The Logitech G522 Lightspeed is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2, Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3).
- G522 Lightspeed20253 yr newer
- PLYR® Wireless2022
What differsG522 LightspeedPLYR® Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Top codec
- LC3
- AAC
- LE Audio (LC3)
- Yes
- No
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedPLYR® Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 63
- 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
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, LC3
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 24 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 40 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 4 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
- 315 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- 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
Skullcandy PLYR® Wireless
The Skullcandy PLYR is a wireless gaming headset that balances comfort, solid sound, and long battery life for its price. It works well for gaming, music, and movies, though it lacks active noise cancellation and requires a separate transmitter for multi-platform wireless use. Its 50mm drivers and Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint make it a capable all-rounder for casual and competitive play.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Pro:Strong gaming and media sound quality
- Pro:Up to 24 hours of battery life
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires separate transmitter for some wireless setups
- Con:Design may not appeal to everyone
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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