Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Summary: The Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is pure smooth audio without the cords!
4.5
Smooth audio
Once again Logitech redefine their gaming headsets with the G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset that boasts exceptional wireless audio, tri-mode connectivity and clean aesthetics with RGB illumination that is perfect for all types of gamers and streamers. It’s also lightweight at just 290 grams and with up to 70 hours of battery, the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset has been created for those longer than long gaming sessions.
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Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Features
- PRO-G Drivers: Equipped with 40mm PRO-G drivers, delivering high-fidelity audio with synchronized 48 kHz/24-bit digital signal processing for clear, precise sound, including subtle in-game cues.
- LIGHTSPEED Tri-Mode Connectivity: Offers versatile connectivity with Logitech’s ultra-low latency LIGHTSPEED wireless (via USB-A receiver), Bluetooth 5.3 for mobile devices and a USB-C wired connection with audio and data pass-through.
- BLUE VO!CE Microphone Technology: Features a detachable, broadcast-quality 48 kHz/16-bit omnidirectional microphone with BLUE VO!CE technology for clear voice communication and customization options like EQ and signal clean-up through Logitech G HUB software.
- LIGHTWEIGHT Comfort: Weighing 290g, it boasts a comfortable design with dual-layer memory foam earcups, softer fabrics, a larger ear cup shape and a suspension band with ridges for better airflow, making it suitable for long gaming sessions.
- LIGHTSYNC RGB Lighting: Includes dynamic, customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting with 8 zones and 16.8 million colours, which can be personalized via Logitech G HUB.
- Long Battery Life: Provides up to 70 hours of battery life with lighting off and around 30 hours with default lighting enabled.
Unboxing
As you can see, the Logitech LIGHTSPEED G522 eludes gamer aesthetics without it being overtly gaudy with well-placed controls and inputs.
Setup
The Initial setup is seamless, with immediate pairing over Logitech’s proprietary LIGHTSPEED wireless protocol upon inserting the USB receiver. For users seeking deeper customisation, the optional Logitech G HUB software provides comprehensive control over acoustic profiles, microphone enhancements and lighting schemes.
Bluetooth 5.3 pairing is equally efficient that is ideal for smartphones or the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles, while the USB-C connection offers continuous performance and simultaneous charging that is particularly useful during extended sessions. As mentioned, the G522 supports tri-mode connectivity, allowing users to transition effortlessly between wireless, Bluetooth and wired connections. The transitions are smooth and intuitive for the user, without any complicated controls for the user.
The audio performance of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is exemplary and the 40mm PRO-G drivers deliver nuanced soundscapes with clarity and balance, ensuring positional audio is precise without overshadowing ambient detail. Voice capture, handled by the detachable broadcast-grade microphone equipped with BLUE VO!CE filtering, demonstrates a remarkable standard of intelligibility and tonal refinement, lending itself well to both collaborative play and professional streaming scenarios. My friends had no issues with the voice quality of the G522, including my teammates on the virtual battlefields.
However it’s all about comfort and Logitech has approached this element with equal consideration as they have with the wireless technology and audio quality. Weighing just 290 grams and incorporating memory foam ear cushions enveloped in a breathable fabric weave, the headset maintains comfort over long periods without generating heat or pressure. The suspended headband design further distributes weight evenly and its compatibility with glasses wearers is a welcome inclusion. Definitely a great overall design!
Lastly the battery life of the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is equally commendable that offers up to 70 hours with lighting disabled or up to 30 hours with RGB lighting and its effects in full motion. This endurance, coupled with the USB-C pass-through capability, assures users of uninterrupted performance across multiple days of use. It’s a headset that has been built for wireless connectivity.
Final Thoughts?
In conclusion, the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset delivers a commendable balance between technical proficiency, user-centric comfort and tasteful visual styling. Further, its audio quality is very strong and no matter what game I was playing, music I was listening to or film that I was watching with its exemplary quality. Best of all, it can be used on a variety of devices that makes it a multipurpose headset but at its core, one built for gaming.
Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Specifications
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