Logitech just revealed the G522 Lightspeed, a new wireless gaming headset that comes with great audio drivers, a super clear microphone, and, most importantly, a lightweight build for comfort during long gaming sessions. I've been using the G522 as my daily headset for two weeks now, and I'm surprised at just how quickly it's become my preferred headset for gaming, music, and work.
best gaming headsets, but we typically expect the company's top-end headsets to be released as part of the G Pro or Astro lines. With the G522, a headset with broad appeal, it's harder to make a splash and stand out when so many brands are fighting for your attention. I'll publish a full review of the headset soon, but so far it's looking like a decent headset for a number of reasons.
My first thought when trying out the Logitech G522 Lightspeed was that I couldn't believe it was so light and comfortable. Its 290g weight doesn't make it the lightest headset on the market, but it's certainly a lot lighter compared to other headsets I've tested, like the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. It's this lightweight feel that really improves the comfort, even during long gaming sessions.
On top of this, the earcups have a super soft mesh fabric applied over memory foam for improved comfort. Further still, the earcups have been made bigger compared to previous G series headsets to allow for more room in the cup for anyone who may wear earrings or glasses, and as a way to reduce the risk of ears getting sweaty in a tight space.
All of this adds up to make the G522 one of the comfiest headsets I've worn. I find it particularly outstanding that the earcups stay so cool, even in extended use, without having to use chunky cooling pads as seen in headsets like the Syn Max Air. The grip of the G522 is also just right, not feeling too tight or too loose, which is a bonus as I tend to find most headsets on the small side, but this one is perfect.
Meanwhile, the headband structure hasn't changed from previous Logitech G headsets, with the plastic arch ed by a fabric headband. The earcups and headband are both adjustable to for anyone's need to adjust the size of the headset. Adjusting these can be a bit stiff at first, but it becomes a much more fluid task once you've done it a few times.
On the audio quality, the Logitech G522 Lighspeed uses 40mm Pro-G graphene drivers, but they're housed in Self-Contained Audio Modules (SCAM, yes, Logitech is aware this acronym is somewhat funny). This means there should be no interference with the audio drivers from any other components contained within each earcup, offering the clearest and most accurate sound possible, although this mostly applies to the highest and lowest frequencies, rather than all general audio.
This is because any negative impact on the audio is most likely to be experienced when the drivers are working hard, i.e., a low-frequency bass tone causing vibrations and the drivers' with another component within the earcup. When the audio frequency is balanced, there is minimal risk of this.
I'm extremely impressed with the audio quality so far, although I won't go as far as to make any off-the-cuff comparisons with competitor headsets. However, I will say that music, movie, and game audio all sound crystal clear coming through the audio drivers, and making adjustments in the Logitech G Hub is super simple if you want to play around with tones, bass, or even try out some community-made sound profiles.
On the microphone, a full bandwidth 48kHz 16-bit mic has been used, the same one that impressed me during my Astro A50 X review. I've had no issues or complaints about the quality so far, although given how far other headset microphones have come, it would have been disappointing to see anything less than this included in the G522.
Finally, on battery life, Logitech claims up to 70 hours with no RGB, and 30 hours with RGB turned on via the 2.4GHz connection. You also have the option to enable an 80% charge limit in Logitech G Hub to aid the long-term battery life of the G522. If, for whatever reason, the battery does need changing, Logitech has partnered with iFixit to release a battery replacement so you can get the job done yourself.
Broadly appealing gaming headsets are difficult to get right, as you're trying to capture the interest of gamers as a group, rather than a specific subsection. This is what makes Logitech G Pro headsets so appealing to esports professionals, because there is a stripped-back design and hyper-focused approach to audio quality that clearly signposts that the products are made for competitive use.
The fact that I've spent multiple sessions of over eight hours wearing it without feeling any kind of fatigue, while enjoying consistent high-quality audio and a stable connection, is a big bonus.
The Logitech G522 Lightspeed comes in black or white, is available to buy right now, and costs $159.99 / £139.99. If you want to see how the G522 stacks up against similar products, check out our best wireless gaming headset guide to read our thoughts.
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