Gaming
Logitech G522 Lightspeed
85Outstanding
$130
Full review dataLogitech G522 Lightspeed vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: 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 7 measures.
- Logitech G522 Lightspeed
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
HearWiki score
85
84
Sound
8.4
8.9
Noise cancelling
-
8.7
Battery
8.8
9.5
Calls
9.3
9.1
Value
8.8
5.4
Price (USD)
$130
$430
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?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2025. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Transparency mode.
- G522 Lightspeed2025
- Arctis Nova Elite2025
What differsG522 LightspeedArctis Nova Elite
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
G522 LightspeedArctis Nova Elite
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $430
- HearWiki score
- 85
- 84
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- 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
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 39 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
- 101 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, LC3
- LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 30 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 44 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 40 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 15 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 290 g
- 350 g
- Case weight
- -
- 143 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a 44-hour battery life, extendable to 60 hours with its case. It features 40mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth multipoint support, and a transparent mode for situational awareness, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Long 44-hour battery life, 60 with case
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for easy switching
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Heavy at 350 grams
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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