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General

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Series

Cloud1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: Comfort is in the Cloud III's DNA. The product belongs to the Cloud family.

G5 Series1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A59YZAA, A59Z0AA, AX6G1AA, DF7E9AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page SKUs: A59YZAA Black and A59Z0AA Black-Red. DF7E9AA Black-Blue is printed as the SKU of that colour. AX6G1AA White comes from the HP page. The live page also shows more colours (Lavender, White-Pink) whose codes appear only in image file names, so they are not stored.4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026AX6G1AA White.

981-001491, A001951Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Exact US product variants[981-001491] identifies G522 LIGHTSPEED Black. A00195 is independently identified under the left ear pad by the Logitech-partner iFixit G522 device page. White 981-001517 and Latin America 981-001543 are not variants in this reference.4Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Logitech_G522_LightspeedRead 8 October 2026Logitech-partner device identification explicitly joins Black 981-001491 with model A00195 under the left ear pad.

GTIN / EAN

198415435590, 19841543556910Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3245688Read 14 October 2026OX.ee listing for A59Z0AA Black-Red gives EAN 198415435569 (0198415435569).11Retailer pageproshop.nl/Hoofdtelefoonsheadsets/HyperX-Cloud-III-S-Wireless-Black/3396671Read 14 October 2026Proshop and Eroski listings for A59YZAA Black give EAN 0198415435590. The pages block direct fetch, so this code was read from search result extracts.

0978552024445Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Black MFR 981-001491 listing gives UPC 097855202444.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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21 May 20253Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Live maker page shows the headset in stock.

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

HyperX Cloud III Wireless1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: the Cloud III S Wireless represents the next evolution of Cloud III Wireless.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$179.992Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250512174824/https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Archived maker US page of 2025-05-12 lists 179.99 USD for A59YZAA and A59Z0AA. Excludes tax.

$159.993Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Corrected maker launch release explicitly states USD 159.99 suggested retail price. Earlier 179.99 launch reporting was corrected before retail. Current store price is not used as launch-price proof. Standard Black reference, excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250512174824/https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The archived maker US page prices the headset in USD.

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Black-Red, White, Black-Blue1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 20265Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: launch colours were black and black/red.

Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Over-ear1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Closed13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/logitech-g522-lightspeed-gaming-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact G522 review specification explicitly states closed-back.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headband design with a padded leatherette headband.

Headband1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the earcups tilt but do not swivel.

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RGB lighting

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Lighting None.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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81Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker additional feature DYNAMIC LIGHTSYNC RGB explicitly names 8 total customizable zones across both ear cups.

Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Dynamic9Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/logitech-g522-lightspeed-nesto-staro-nesto-novo-52210Read 8 October 2026Published specification table explicitly calls the 40mm PRO-G drivers dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker driver text names neodymium magnets.

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Headphone frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz on the maker pages. Tom's Hardware lists 10-21,000 Hz for the same driver. The maker value is stored.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Unqualified maker headphone-response claim 20 Hz-20 kHz. Not a Bluetooth voice/transmission-band claim and not evidence of passive analog operation.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

64Ω3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026ROW page lists 64 ohm. The US page prints no impedance. Tom's Hardware and several retailers also list 64 ohm. One retailer lists 22 ohm, which is not used.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 64 ohm.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

111.94dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: 111.94±3 dBSPL at 1 kHz (1 mW).

97dB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker literal 97 dB at 1000 Hz, with 0.62 V input (10 mW), measured at 1 cm. It is not a per 1 mW or per 1 V sensitivity. No normalization or sensitivity_reference enum is assigned.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: less than 2 percent. The test level is not stated.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: 24/16-bit playback, 16-bit microphone.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Maker describes a 10-band EQ and saving up to 3 custom audio profiles directly in the headset. EQ settings therefore persist without keeping the configuration app running.14Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/logitech-g/id1539611818Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer app listing states saved settings remain in headset memory and explicitly lists G522 10-band and advanced parametric EQ.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/logitech-g-g522-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-test.92507Read 8 October 2026Settings section explicitly says sound settings are stored in the headset and remain active on other devices without G HUB.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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103Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 202614Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/logitech-g/id1539611818Read 8 October 2026

EQ presets

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bass boost, gaming, FPS, media11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/logitech-g522-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review names these headphone EQ presets in G HUB. Their labels are retained as reported, not converted from microphone-only BLUE VO!CE presets. Exact app version is unreported.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

DTS Headphone:X1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Current exact US compatibility data explicitly names DTS Headphone X features on compatible platforms. Requires the supported Windows DTS Sound Unbound application and internet for setup. This does not assert standalone headset spatial processing on every platform.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Yes9Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/logitech-g522-lightspeed-nesto-staro-nesto-novo-52210Read 8 October 2026Windows DTS Sound Unbound recognizes G522 and activates the normally paid DTS Headphone:X licence without a separate purchase. Compatible Windows setup and software are required. Free generic stereo/spatial effects are not used as licence proof.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: passive isolation only and no active noise canceling.

No12Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/logitech-g522-lightspeed-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model specification states ANC:No, and listening tests confirm it is passive isolation only.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The curve looks a little odd but stays fairly close to the SoundGuys preference curve. It lacks the ear gain in the 2 to 3 kHz region. It does not roll off early in the upper frequencies.8Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review text on the measured curve against the SoundGuys preference curve. One sentence names the Cloud III Wireless, but it sits in the Cloud III S Wireless review, so it is read as this model's measurement. Measurement figures were not published as numbers.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Voice recordings sound clear with bass. The Broadcaster 1 preset changes the vocal tone.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/logitech-g522-lightspeed-gaming-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Black G522 microphone recordings are supplied in raw and G HUB Broadcaster 1 modes. This is a qualitative summary of recordings, not a maker claim or a numeric noise measurement. Connection, host hardware, firmware, sample rate, gain and exact regional SKU are not published.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	113.45

Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test: 113 hours 27 minutes on 2.4GHz wireless, stored as 113.45 hours. No ANC. Decorative lighting is absent per the Tom's Hardware spec table. The review says the headset was tested over 5 days with the company-provided unit and does not state the host or volume beyond the standard method.

BLogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

113.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

341.5g(12 oz)6Measurementtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer weighed 12.05 oz (341.5 g) without the boom microphone plugged in and 12.4 oz (353.5 g) with it.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Detachable 10 mm boom microphone. The headset also has two built-in microphones for use without the boom.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Microphone element

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic: electret condenser. The built-in microphones are MEMS, omni-directional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz and -40 dB at 1 kHz.

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic polar pattern: Uni-directional. The built-in microphones are omni-directional.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-42dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic sensitivity -42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz).

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker 48 kHz speech sampling claim. Launch release identifies 16-bit microphone audio. This is distinct from the 70 Hz-20 kHz acoustic mic range. USB/LIGHTSPEED microphone quality is higher than Bluetooth according to ComputerBase. No Bluetooth speech-rate maximum is inferred.3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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DSP1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026BLUE VO!CE signal cleanup and real-time microphone filters through supported G HUB software. This is digital transmitted-speech processing, not playback ANC. No AI algorithm or universal console-side processing is asserted.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/logitech-g-g522-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-test.92507Read 8 October 2026G HUB microphone EQ and noise-reduction processing are documented. No numeric White or unproved-colour battery, frequency-response or latency result is imported.

Flip to mute

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: muting uses a round mic mute button on the left earcup. The boom mic is detachable and no flip-up mute is described.

No13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/logitech-g522-lightspeed-gaming-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly wishes for flip-to-mute and confirms muting uses the left-cup button instead.

Mute button

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker controls: wireless mode selector, volume wheel, mute button and a multi-function button.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: LED mic mute indicator on the boom mic.

LED on mic1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 12: LED at boom tip lights red when muted. The red mechanical ring at the button is not a separate ear-cup LED.

Sidetone

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: NGENUITY adjusts mic gain and sidetone.

Yes10Reviewtechfi.nl/headsets-en-hoofdtelefoons/logitech-g522-lightspeed-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: sidetone can be adjusted in NGENUITY on Windows.

Yes10Reviewtechfi.nl/headsets-en-hoofdtelefoons/logitech-g522-lightspeed-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly describes sidetone feedback adjustable through a slider. This is microphone voice monitoring, not a transparency/ANC mode.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

No1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: a built-in mesh filter. That is an internal mesh pop filter and not a foam cover.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20263Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 202617Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/3e/c8/3ec8a0c3-ab84-4756-b0ad-a033ebbb2d12.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal synchronized 48 kHz/24-bit audio claim is retained as a documented format/internal processing claim. It does not prove absolute playback interface maxima. Microphone 48 kHz/16-bit is separate. This sheet contains stale/conflicting 60h/70h/30h battery and 280g/290g mass entries. Current exact US maker values take precedence.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

0.5m4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP page: cable length 0.5 m. The maker page prints 0.54 yd and Tom's Hardware measured 22 inches, which are other roundings or measurements of the same charging cable.

1.8m5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing publishes 1.8 m detachable supplied cable. USB-A receiver remains native USB-A. An extension/adapter description is not used to infer two native receiver connectors.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the USB-C to USB-C cable is charging only.7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review FAQ: the headset does not support USB-C audio passthrough.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 7-8: wired USB audio with the supplied Type A to Type C cable. USB wired and USB wireless cannot run simultaneously. USB audio requires headset power switched on.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/logitech-g-g522-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-test.92507Read 8 October 2026Native USB audio is explicit. Early beta LE Audio/LC3+ claims are not used as proof of current LE playback support.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: no option for a wired or analog connection. The 3.5 mm jack on the left earcup is for the detachable boom mic.7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: no 3.5 mm jack to plug into controllers.

No2Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026English pages 7-8 require the headset powered on for wired USB audio. The 3.5mm microphone connector is not an analog source-audio input. The documented playback paths are powered USB, LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Box has a wireless dongle and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Tom's Hardware calls the dongle a USB-C dongle.

USB-A1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Wireless Range up to 20 m. The connection it applies to is not named.

30m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Current maker publishes up to 30 m. Its current table does not identify a connection or indoor/outdoor condition. No measured range is substituted.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Supported Bluetooth Codecs SBC, MPEG-2 and AAC-LC. Stored as SBC and AAC. The launch-day page also listed LE Audio, which the live page no longer shows, so no LE Audio value is stored.

SBC, AAC9Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/logitech-g522-lightspeed-nesto-staro-nesto-novo-52210Read 8 October 2026Actual G522 review specifies classic Bluetooth SBC and AAC. LC3/LC3+ and LE Audio claims remain unresolved across launch-beta and later sources, so they are omitted. No Auracast inference is made.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint connectivity No, paired devices max 1.

No5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing explicitly says Multipoint Support:No. This means multiple Bluetooth audio source devices, not BLE app control alongside LIGHTSPEED playback.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: no simultaneous audio from both sources. The mode toggle switches between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.

No9Reviewbug.hr/recenzije/logitech-g522-lightspeed-nesto-staro-nesto-novo-52210Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz playback cannot be combined. BLE app control is not simultaneous playback audio.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/logitech-g522-lightspeed-gaming-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes needing to switch rather than hearing phone Bluetooth and dongle audio simultaneously.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

None of 2 known

Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: PC, Mac, PS5, Mobile and Switch, with PS4 named in the feature text and the description. No Xbox. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS because the headset connects over Bluetooth.9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: compatibility is limited to PS5, Nintendo Switch, macOS, PC, Android and iOS. No Xbox version.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports Windows/macOS and PS5 over LIGHTSPEED, and current Switch 2 LIGHTSPEED after a G HUB firmware update. Manual confirms wired USB for PC/PlayStation/Switch dock. TechRadar explicitly lists PS4, Android and iOS. Those platform listings do not prove every path or microphone function.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/logitech-g522-reviewRead 8 October 2026Its explicit compatibility table names PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Android and iOS. Unknown per-platform microphone capability stays omitted.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: PS5 works through the included USB dongle and PC gaming uses the 2.4GHz dongle. Bluetooth 5.3 is for mobile devices, laptops or anything with Bluetooth.

BLogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
Windows	USB	Yes
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	USB	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	USB	Not available
Nintendo Switch	USB	Not available
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Windows dongle input/output and wired communication devices are explicit in manual pages 3-8. Windows/macOS/PS5 USB support is also stated in the maker-branded product sheet system requirements. Switch USB is docked use. TechRadar describes Switch Bluetooth and phone playback. GamesRadar actually tested Switch 2 wireless options. Current maker Switch 2 LIGHTSPEED support requires firmware update through G HUB on Windows/macOS. Unproved microphone cells are omitted. No PS4 connection is guessed from its compatibility listing.2Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026English pages 3-4 identify headset Windows output and microphone input over LIGHTSPEED. Pages 7-8 document USB playback and communications, including PC, PlayStation and Switch dock. Page 11 describes Windows/Mac volume control.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/logitech-g522-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly describes Bluetooth use with phones, Switch and Switch 2. It does not establish a PS4-specific audio route.12Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/logitech-g522-lightspeed-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer tested Switch 2 with both wireless options. Current maker firmware-update condition is retained for supported LIGHTSPEED operation.15Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360048967733-G-HUB-Update-Release-NotesRead 8 October 2026Current maker Switch 2 LIGHTSPEED condition requires G HUB update. Historical reviews with pre-release units do not waive that support condition.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/3e/c8/3ec8a0c3-ab84-4756-b0ad-a033ebbb2d12.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker-branded sheet explicitly documents Windows/macOS/PS5 LIGHTSPEED and wired USB system requirements. It identifies White 981-001517 in the packaging row, so no package/GTIN/body/runtimes are imported.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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1,500mAh6Retailer pageifixit.com/products/logitech-533-000181-headset-battery-genuineRead 8 October 2026iFixit explicitly states official Logitech supply-chain part 533-000181, model 604050, compatible with Black 981-001491. Published rating 1500 mAh, 3.7 V, 5.55 Wh. The installed G522 service-guide battery label matches 604050/1500 mAh. This is not an inferred capacity from runtime.7Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Battery+Replacement/188568Read 8 October 2026Read the full-resolution step 12 G522 battery photograph. The installed cell label names 533-000181 and 1ICP6/40/50, rated 1500 mAh and 5.55 Wh. It agrees with the genuine replacement part explicitly compatible with US Black 981-001491.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No7Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Battery+Replacement/188568Read 8 October 2026Service replacement requires removing the right pad, screws and speaker housing, unplugging the cell and releasing adhesive. This is service repair rather than swapping a battery during normal use.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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17Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Battery+Replacement/188568Read 8 October 2026G522 guide identifies one Li-ion battery inside the right ear cup. The complete maker package includes no spare batteries.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	120
Bluetooth	200

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker rows: 2.4GHz Wireless USB up to 120 hours. Body text says up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode. Footnote: tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback.

BLogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
No	No	90
No	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker table: continuous playback at 78 dB SPL after full charging, with a stable connection. 90h has no decorative lighting. 40h uses default lighting. Connection, codec, spatial processing and lighting brightness are not specified, so no connection cell is invented. ANC is false because the headset has no ANC. Older 60/70/80-hour claims are not substituted for current 90/40-hour claims.5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Retailer 80h/35h claims disagree with current maker 90h/40h and are excluded.

Battery life (claimed, max)

200h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

90h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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90h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

300min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Charge Time 5 hours, stored as 300 minutes.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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Use while charging

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review FAQ: the headset can be used while charging. It does not support USB-C audio passthrough.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB playback is supported while attached to the same USB cable used for charging. ComputerBase separately confirms that the cable carries charging and playback audio.18Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/logitech-g-g522-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-test.92507Read 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly states the supplied USB-C-to-USB-A cable charges the G522 and also transmits USB audio.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Controls: wireless mode selector (slider), volume wheel, mute button, multi-function button and a power button.

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Volume control

Wheel1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Wheel1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

Phone voice assistant5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: holding the multi-function button for two seconds activates the phone's voice assistant.

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Suspension strap1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20262Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 13 documents the elastic suspension headband and its two anchor positions.

Headband material

Memory foam wrapped in premium leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: HyperX signature memory foam in the headband and ear cushions wrapped in soft, premium leatherette.

Elastic fabric suspension strap10Reviewtechfi.nl/headsets-en-hoofdtelefoons/logitech-g522-lightspeed-reviewRead 8 October 2026The review describes removable elastic strap. Maker English guide calls it an elastic suspension headband.

Frame material

Stainless steel and aluminum forks1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Frame Type stainless steel and aluminum forks.

Plastic10Reviewtechfi.nl/headsets-en-hoofdtelefoons/logitech-g522-lightspeed-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review identifies plastic construction including the headband. Black PC Gamer sample independently describes the plastic top shell. No low-carbon aluminium claim is retained.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/logitech-g522-lightspeed-gaming-headset-reviewRead 8 October 2026Black review sample is described as having a plastic top shell above the suspension strap.

Ear cup material

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Plastic10Reviewtechfi.nl/headsets-en-hoofdtelefoons/logitech-g522-lightspeed-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published review identifies plastic headset construction. Fabric-covered foam pads are separately listed. Quantitative White-sample mass and battery observations are not imported.

Ear pad material

Memory foam padding with premium leatherette surface1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Dual-layer memory foam with fabric covering1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20263Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2025/Level-Up-Your-Play-With-the-New-Logitech-G522-Gaming-Headset/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Launch release explicitly describes memory foam wrapped in fabric. Recycled-plastic claims do not establish an aluminium frame. The release correction removes the earlier low-carbon-aluminium wording.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes8Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Ear+Pads+Replacement/188564Read 8 October 2026

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Stretch-over8Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Ear+Pads+Replacement/188564Read 8 October 2026The G522 pad guide instructs sliding the pad off the plastic lip and stretching it around the lip during reassembly. No clip or magnetic attachment is inferred.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Detachable boom microphone, Magnetic earcup plates4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP feature list: removable earcup plates to match your setup. Maker text says removable magnetic earcup plates are sold separately in select regions. The microphone is detachable.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: magnetically attached earcup caps can be replaced, though no replacements were announced at review time.

Ear pads, Suspension headband strap, Detachable microphone, Battery (service replacement)7Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G522+Lightspeed+Battery+Replacement/188568Read 8 October 2026Published G522 service guides establish ear-pad and battery replacement. Maker guide/release establishes removable reversible suspension strap, and the maker product page explicitly describes detachable microphone. Battery replacement is service repair.

Software

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Companion app

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker software compatibility: NGENUITY. It is a Windows 10+ app.

Logitech G HUB and Logitech G mobile app1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 202614Maker product pageapps.apple.com/us/app/logitech-g/id1539611818Read 8 October 2026Logitech Inc. App Store listing explicitly supports G522 on iOS. G522-specific release notes document EQ/device-setting sync and LIGHTSYNC customization. Its A50/A20X mixer functions are not assigned to G522.

User firmware updates

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: NGENUITY on Windows handles equalizing, mic gain, sidetone and firmware updates.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 202615Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360048967733-G-HUB-Update-Release-NotesRead 8 October 2026Published G522 firmware updates include 1.3.1918 and 1.4.2185. The latter addresses Switch 2 compatibility, Bluetooth, USB audio and mode switching. No latest firmware version is asserted.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

340g(12 oz)3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026ROW page lists the headset at 340 g, dongle 4.3 g and boom mic 12 g. The US page prints the headset as .79 lb (about 358 g), which matches the headset plus boom plus dongle. Tom's Hardware weighed 341.5 g without the microphone. The 340 g figure is stored.

290g(10.2 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 290 g without explicitly stating removable microphone inclusion. No independently weighed White sample is imported.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Width184.4Height201.1Depth81mm(7.3 × 7.9 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Literal maker axes: width 184.4 mm, height 201.1 mm, depth 81 mm. Headband-extension position and detachable-microphone inclusion are not published. No conflicting regional or folded measurement is substituted.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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JNZA0019516Regulatory filingfccid.io/JNZA00195/User-Manual/Users-Manual-rev-8125053Read 8 October 2026Public FCC filing mirror identifies Logitech A00195 with original G522 headset packaging document titled Voss G522. Exact Black 981-001491 to A00195 bridge is independently published by Logitech-partner iFixit. Later A20X filings using this identifier are not hardware-spec sources for G522.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, USB Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker box list as printed.

G522 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, USB-A LIGHTSPEED Wireless Receiver, USB-A to USB-C cable, Detachable microphone, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Exact US maker package list plus English QSG page 7 establishes USB-A-to-USB-C playback/charging cable. No regional USB-C receiver or extra receiver adapter is imported. The 1.8 m cable length is independently published by exact US B&H SKU listing.5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Retailer confirms native USB-A LIGHTSPEED receiver and detachable mic. Its 4.8 h charge-time figure does not prove a depleted-to-full maker claim and is excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.5	1

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: cable 0.54 yd, USB-C to USB-C. The HP page states 0.5 m.4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP page states a cable length of 0.5 m. Box lists a USB charge cable.

BLogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 20265Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1947824-REG/logitech_981_001491_g522_lightspeed_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

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None1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026The complete exact US package list contains no carrying case or pouch. Retail carton and the microphone packaging bag are not counted.

Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeed1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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www.logitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdf2Owner's manuallogitechg.com/assets/70276/3/g522_lightspeed_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker multilingual 322-page PDF downloaded and read. English pages 3-13 apply to G522 LIGHTSPEED. The similarly named /assets/70276/4 URL was Japanese and is not this manual link.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Exact US new-product payload states 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty. The separate refurbished 1-year promotion does not apply. Statutory rights are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.