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General

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Series

ASTRO1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

939-0022421Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact selected US Black 939-002242. Current raw public product data separately maps White to 939-002243. A20 Gen 1/2, A50 and G522 data are excluded. The supplied PLAYSYNC bundle is the reference.

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

09785520583410Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing explicitly couples 939-002242 to UPC 097855205834, independently corroborated by exact Micro Center 700892. Other-region GTINs are excluded.

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.

17 September 20254Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

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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.

$179.994Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Company launch article explicitly names USD 179.99 MSRP, Black/White and preorder at announcement. Current discount is not substituted. EUR launch VAT scope is not established.

$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.

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 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.

Closed10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black listing explicitly says Closed-Back, corroborated by dedicated ProSettings A20 X table. This is acoustic enclosure, not folding geometry.

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

Wearing style

Headband2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026

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.

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

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

81Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly gives eight customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB zones. A reviewer says two zones, which appears to count the two ear cups. Eight maker zones are retained without equating cups with independent zones.

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

Dynamic6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model review explicitly identifies 40 mm biocellulose dynamic drivers, matching current maker 40 mm Biocellulose claim. White sample used, regional SKU unstated. This is a published model transducer specification, not a White measurement.

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.

40mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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

Biocellulose1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact current maker raw inRiverTechSpecs labels Driver as 40 mm Biocellulose. No G522 transducer material is inferred.

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Magnet

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker gives one headphone acoustic range. It does not identify a separate Bluetooth transmission band or a measured curve.

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.

36Ω6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model review specification table claims 36 ohms, with no test frequency or connection state. This is an unmeasured published headphone/driver claim. No passive analog path inferred.

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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.

107dB2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support publishes 107 dB ±3 dB without voltage/power, distance or frequency reference. No per-1mW/per-1V normalization is guessed. Separately published maximum SPL 87 dB(A) is not a volume-limit field.

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.

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

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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.

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Exact maker PLAYSYNC Base specification: two inputs up to 24 bit/48 kHz on PC and up to 16 bit/48 kHz on consoles. This is the named USB/base path, not a universal Bluetooth format. Mic sampling is separate.

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

24bits1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maximum published PC/base input format is 24-bit at up to 48 kHz. Console input claim is 16-bit. No absolute format for every path or inferred codec is stored.

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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.

Yes4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker launch explains onboard DSP carries personalized audio settings. Independently tested exact A20 X review explicitly says headphone and microphone EQ save into headset for any device. Shared-model capability test used White, firmware and regional SKU unstated. No individual numeric White results transferred.7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Author explicitly says parametric headphone and microphone EQ changes save to headset for any device. Maker onboard-DSP claim corroborates. No claim that every PC Blue VO!CE filter or spatial effect executes onboard.

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.

105Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Reviewer directly confirms ten-band parametric playback EQ in desktop/mobile apps. Microphone also has a separate EQ. Band count is not a factory-preset count.

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

bass boost, gaming, FPS gaming, media6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review names these curated G HUB playback presets, preserving the article's labels. These are app-provided playback options, not microphone radio/broadcast presets or an inferred onboard hardware preset-cycle control. White sample/firmware unspecified for this common app capability.

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 2.02Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support names DTS Headphone:X 2.0 7.1 virtual surround. PC software support is corroborated by exact TechRadar review. No bundled paid licence, console DTS implementation or head tracking is inferred.

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.

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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

No5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Exact A20 X review explicitly says no Active Noise Cancellation. Blue VO!CE noise reduction applies to transmitted microphone sound.

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

Default response lies below the SoundGuys preference curve in bass and substantially in treble. Midrange is closer to the target, giving the balance a warm, subdued character.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Public Objective Measurements frequency-response/error-curve prose against SoundGuys preference target. Tested Black sample over 7 days, firmware 1.0.1861, mobile G Hub 1.6, desktop 2025.8.789376. Specific rig, SPL, route, codec, audio processing and precise preset for this curve are not stated. No scalar amplitudes or MDAQS scores reconstructed.

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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

Recorded speech is clear with a dark tone. The reviewer reports intelligible voice across office, reverberant, street and wind recordings.5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Actual public microphone demos in five environments, same Black sample/firmware as review setup. Reviewer says best recording via base, but exact platform, processing state, gain, SPL and recording route for individual demos are unstated. No numeric SNR or bandwidth inferred.

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.

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

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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.

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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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

Microphone element

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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.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

Min70 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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.

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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.

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly labels 48 kHz full-bandwidth microphone. Acoustic range 70 Hz-20 kHz is separate. No unstated maximum speech resolution is calculated.

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.

DSP5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Exact desktop app offers noise reduction, noise gate, high-pass, de-esser, de-popper and compression. Stored DSP capability is host-app dependent, not guaranteed bare Bluetooth or on-console filtering.

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

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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

Yes4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026

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

Adjustable sidetone

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model software section explicitly lists adjustable sidetone via G HUB. The White sample is used only for shared-model app capability. Source does not define Bluetooth/USB/console availability of every feature.

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.

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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.

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 202611Maker product pageaudioblog.iis.fraunhofer.com/lc3plus-in-logitech-headsets-delivers-low-latency-wireless-audioRead 8 October 2026Codec designer Fraunhofer IIS identifies the ASTRO A20 X LIGHTSPEED and G522 LIGHTSPEED as LC3plus implementations in its July 16, 2026 primary technology article. This is the named LIGHTSPEED RF audio capability. It does not prove Bluetooth LC3/LC3plus, LE Audio or Auracast. Model firmware and regional SKU are unstated. Generic LC3plus 1.25 ms frame durations and approximately 7 ms implementation examples are not measured or claimed A20 X latency and are excluded from latency fields.

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.

Not available

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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.

USB-C3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

1.8m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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-C2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 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.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact support explicitly lists USB Type-C wired audio, and original AMR guide page 6 shows direct headset USB-to-computer operation with headset power ON. Charge-only sibling assumptions are excluded.

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.

Not available

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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-C3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Supplied PLAYSYNC base has two USB-C host-input sockets and is cabled with supplied USB-A-to-C leads. It is not a USB-A plug dongle and has no HDMI passthrough.

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.

30m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker up-to 30 m wireless range. Protocol-specific setup and environmental conditions are not stated. This is not a measured Bluetooth-only maximum.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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.

Not available

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.

No8Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/34148011957783-How-do-I-switch-my-A20-X-headset-between-two-Bluetooth-devicesRead 8 October 2026Exact maker says selecting A20 X on Device 2 disconnects Device 1 before connecting Device 2. Simultaneous Bluetooth hosts are not supported. Multiple pairings are remembered, but maximum saved count is unpublished and omitted. This is separate from two wired base inputs.

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.

No7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Actual A20 X owner review explicitly says no simultaneous audio and physical Bluetooth button selects one stream. PLAYSYNC similarly selects one active cabled system. White model sample used for this shared-model capability, firmware/regional SKU unreported. No White scale number or acoustic result copied.

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

PLAYSYNC Base1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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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.

Not available

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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.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide names Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation/Nintendo and Windows/Mac. Current US maker explicitly adds Switch 2 after firmware update. Launch reporting explicitly names Xbox One/PS4. Exact TechRadar specifies Android/iOS. No SteamOS, Linux or Quest inference.

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.

ALogitech ASTRO A20 X

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base port 2 switch Xbox for Xbox, port 1 PC for Windows/Mac, either port USB for PlayStation/Switch. Switch/Switch 2 use dock USB-A with supplied cable. Switch 2 requires G HUB firmware update. Maker December 3, 2025 release notes document 1.1.2185 compatibility fixes. Guide page 6 directly shows headset Bluetooth and headset USB audio with power ON, independent of base. Bluetooth phone/desktop paths are supported by guide host icons and exact mobile-app compatibility. Generic platform compatibility does not prove outbound microphone cells, which remain omitted. Direct console USB headset audio and Bluetooth Switch paths are unproved.

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.

1,500mAh2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X support table states 1500 mAh Li-Po. Support lists headset hardware A00195/A00200, base A00201 and boom AU0002, but does not select which headset hardware code applies to this retail Black unit. Only the retail SKU is promoted to model_numbers. No G522 battery or chemistry transfer.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

ALogitech ASTRO A20 X

Lighting	Hours (h)
No	90
Yes	40

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact support: 90 h LED off, 40 h LED on at 78 dB SPL. Current US maker specifies default RGB for the 40-hour claim. Active transport, EQ, voice use, codec, spatial processing and firmware are unstated, so those cells are omitted.

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)

90h=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-C2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 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.

285min2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Exact maker approximate 4 h 45 min from 0 to 100 percent. Recommended USB supply 5 VDC/500 mA is stated separately. No measured timing or quick-charge claim inferred.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Use while charging

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original guide powers headset ON for direct USB audio. Exact review confirms it operates without base by USB-C. SoundGuys corroborates plugged playback after charge depletion. Stored powered USB use, no passive listening or wireless dock assumed.

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

Not available

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review and original guide show physical buttons, volume wheel and power slider. Game/chat control is two rocker buttons. A 3.5 mm microphone jack is not an analog source input.

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

Wheel6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Physical wheel adjusts headset volume. Exact independent review notes PC/Android headset volume and Xbox system volume differ.

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.

Buttons4Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker says game/chat levels adjust directly on headset. Exact tested review and US dealer specify PC/Xbox paths. This does not prove separate stream mix on PS5, which reviewer explicitly says unsupported. Base PC/Xbox mode and appropriate host routing are required. Other systems still play audio.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Wear detection

Not available

Not available

Voice assistant

Not available

Not available

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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

Elastic suspension strap5Reviewsoundguys.com/logitech-a20-x-review-146985Read 8 October 2026Black review explicitly describes a soft, stretchy suspension band with two adjustment notches. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review calls it an elastic strap. Fibre chemistry and specific weaving construction are unproved.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly identifies stretchy elastic adjustment strap. Only common model construction claim is used from its White sample, not mass or dimensions.

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

Plastic2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker says PCR plastics. Exact own reviews confirm plastic frame/body. Polymer species and hidden metal structure are unproved. PCR content does not mean every frame component is made entirely of recycled polymer.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly names split plastic headband and all-plastic build. Manufacturer separately says PCR plastics without naming every component or precise polymer.

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

Plastic2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker material table says PCR plastics and exact reviewed bodies are plastic. The PCR percentage/material denominator and precise polymer species are not inferred. No claim of 100 percent recycled material.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model build section explicitly describes angular plastic earcups, consistent with exact Black review and maker materials table. No chemical polymer species or recycled fraction per component inferred.

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

Woven fabric, memory foam1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 20264Press releaselogitech.com/blog/2025/09/17/introducing-the-a20-x-the-ultimate-console-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker launch explicitly describes lightweight woven fabric for comfort. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review identifies cloth-covered pads. Current exact maker page separately supplies the memory-foam claim. Fabric cover and foam filling are distinct from the plastic earcup housing.6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Maker launch explicitly describes lightweight woven fabric for comfort. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review identifies cloth-covered pads. Current exact maker page separately supplies the memory-foam claim. Fabric cover and foam filling are distinct from the plastic earcup housing.

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

Yes7Reviewstreamtechreviews.com/blog/astro-a20-xRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X reviewer physically removes and holds the complete left pad in original photo. Current maker support locates label under left pad. This establishes removable pads for the model, without inferring attachment method or official replacement-part SKU.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Ear tips included

Not available

Not available

Dust and water rating

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Not available

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

Logitech G HUB and Logitech G Mobile6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model, no Astro Command Center inherited. Review Bluetooth-base requirement conflicts with genuine current QSG/direct mobile use and is not imported.

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

App platforms

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/astro-a20-x-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker supports G HUB Windows/macOS and mobile app. Android/iOS app support independently corroborated by exact US B&H listing. G HUB operating-system minimums may change. App support is separate from basic input/output paths.

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

Yes9Maker product pagemarketplace.logi.com/releasenotes/ghub/enRead 8 October 2026Exact A20 X user firmware releases are documented in G HUB, including 1.1.2185 Switch 2 and USB/Bluetooth fixes, then 1.2.2555 PlaySync base-switching capability. Ordinary firmware updates are supported. No claim of installed reference version or invented release chronology.

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.

290g(10.2 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Maker body claim 290 g. Cable excluded from body. Detachable microphone inclusion and headband extension are unstated. White reviewer scale numbers are not imported into this Black reference.

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.

Width190Height194Depth83mm(7.5 × 7.6 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/33772409605911-Specifications-Logitech-G-A20-XRead 8 October 2026Maker table explicitly labels Headphone height 194 mm, width 190 mm and depth 83 mm. No folded/flat-swivel pose is named. Headband extension and microphone inclusion are unpublished. Receiver 75.2x15.7x36.8 mm is separate and not used. SoundGuys metadata 74x223x298 mm has unclear pose/axes and is excluded.

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.

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In the box

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In the box

Black A20 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable boom microphone, PLAYSYNC Base, Two 1.8 m USB-C to USB-A cables, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026Current exact maker text and Black in-the-box studio image show headset with installed strap, microphone, base and two A-C cables. A launch report lists an additional strap, which the current maker inventory does not confirm. No second strap or adapter is inferred.

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.

ALogitech ASTRO A20 X

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A data/power cable	1.8	2

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 October 2026

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.

None10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1914818-REG/logitech_g_939_002242_a20_x_wireless_gaming.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current maker complete text/in-the-box photo and US dealer package inventory contain no case or pouch. Retail carton and PLAYSYNC base are not carrying cases. Misconfigured retailer rows on wireless charging, base USB-A and no wired audio are ignored in favor of direct maker guide.

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

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-0022421Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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

www.logitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdf3Owner's manuallogitech.com/content/dam/support/g-audio/astro-a20-x/astro-a20-x-setup-guide-amr.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted 19-page Americas setup guide. English pages 3-6 read as text and visually inspected. No Gen 2 guide or automatic third-party conversion used.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/astro-a20-x.939-002242Read 8 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.

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