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Series

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

BlackShark1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

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

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.

RZ04-05410100-R3U1, RZ04-05410400-R3U14Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3/RZ04-05410100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact US PC Black SKU in product URL and Black/White PC selector. White SKU independently opened at RZ04-05410400-R3U1. Platform editions are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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.

840272919606, 8402729198359Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH5XX7GPRead 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Razer BlackShark V3 PC edition, Black. Model Number RZ04-05410100-R3U1, UPC 840272919606 (valid check digit).10Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH5T1RD1Read 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the BlackShark V3 PC edition, White. Model Number RZ04-05410400-R3U1, UPC 840272919835 (valid check digit).

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

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

29 July 20256Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 8 October 2026July 29, 2025 launch release. Expanding the BlackShark Legacy section separately announces the non-Pro BlackShark V3. TechRadar exact-model review confirms July launch.

Status

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

Available4Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3/RZ04-05410100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact US PC Black SKU in product URL and Black/White PC selector.

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.

$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.

$149.998Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026Review published 29 July 2025, the launch day of the V3 line. Key Specs and verdict give $149.99 / £149.99 for this exact BlackShark V3 PC model. TechRadar review gives the same $149.99 list price. No EUR launch price was found.

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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

US4Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3/RZ04-05410100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact US PC Black SKU in product URL.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-blackshark-v3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design describes over-ear headphones. Not the V3 Pro or V3 X.

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

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

Closed8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026Key Specs table explicitly Over-Ear, Closed Back for exact non-Pro V3 reviewed PC edition. No Pro values used.

Wearing style

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

Headband2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 2 parts diagram identifies the headband.

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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Tech Specs of the All Platforms (PC) edition: Lighting: None and Chroma RGB: Chroma RGB - No. GamesRadar also says there is no RGB lighting. The status LED is an indicator and not decorative lighting.

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

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.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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

Dynamic3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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

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

50mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

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

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Diaphragm material

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Titanium-coated1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026TriForce Titanium Gen-2 section explicitly names titanium-coated diaphragm. Not the Pro bio-cellulose driver.

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/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.

Min12 HzMax28 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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.

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32Ω3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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.

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.

106dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2: 106 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz by HATS. Not the V3 Pro 108 dB sensitivity.

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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Per 1 mW3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Pro-tuned profiles section explicitly saves up to nine EQ profiles on the headset.

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

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

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EQ presets

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.

Default, Game, Movie, Music, Esports 11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

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: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.

THX Spatial Audio+ 7.1.41Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026THX Spatial Audio+ section: 7.1.4 requires Windows 11 version 23H2 or newer. Older manual refers to original THX Spatial Audio on Windows 10.

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

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.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-blackshark-v3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Performance explicitly says noise cancellation is not part of the design. Passive cushion isolation is separate.

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

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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

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.

Speech was clear in meetings, Discord calls and multiplayer games.7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-blackshark-v3-reviewRead 8 October 2026How I tested section identifies meetings, Discord calls and multiplayer games. No laboratory numeric microphone results 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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Detachable boom2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 package and page 14 connection identify detachable microphone. The copied 12 mm caption is not used for mic specifications.

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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Unidirectional3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026

Min60 HzMax16 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 PC mic response 60 Hz to 16 kHz. Console editions differ and are excluded.

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

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-42dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2: -42 ±3 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.

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

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60dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2: published minimum ≥60 dB. Not a measurement.

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/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

32kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 explicitly sampling frequency 32 kHz. Acoustic response is separately published.

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

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.

DSP2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26 Mic Noise Cancellation suppresses environmental noise. No AI processing claim inferred.

Flip to mute

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.

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Mute button

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

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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/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.

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Sidetone

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

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26 Mic Monitoring (Side tone) directly monitors microphone through headset.

Adjustable sidetone

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 26 Mic Monitoring adjusts monitoring volume.

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

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Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-blackshark-v3-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design explicitly identifies the large foam microphone cover.

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, 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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Three audio modes explicitly named. USB wired playback is supported. No analog converter path is included.

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.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 Wired Mode: the supplied cable plugs into the headset USB Type C port for wired USB playback.

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

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.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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.

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.

No2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 Wired Mode is a USB Type C to Type A cable. The headset has no analog audio input, only a microphone port, so no passive wired path exists.

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

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

Included2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 dongle diagram labels native USB Type-C port. Included USB-A cable is a host adapter route.

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.

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.

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Bluetooth

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

5.33Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

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

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.

SBC, AAC3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 PC codecs AAC and SBC. PlayStation LC3+ is not inherited.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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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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Yes2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 25 Ultra-Low Latency is user selectable with Gen-2 dongle. It reduces range and battery life.

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

ALogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

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BRazer BlackShark V3

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 Ultra Low Latency	10

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026HyperSpeed Gen-2 headline states as low as 10 ms. This is a maker minimum claim, not a reviewer measurement.

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, 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.

PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Tech Specs of the All Platforms (PC) edition, read from the page product data: PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, and smartphones, tablets and handhelds with Bluetooth audio or a USB-A port. This backs ps5, ps4, windows and macos. The Switch, Switch 2 and Steam Deck entries come from the Amazon brand listing and GamesRadar. Xbox is listed only on the Xbox edition and is excluded.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026Key Specs compatibility lists PC, Mac, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck and mobile. The Xbox console is listed only for the Xbox edition and is excluded.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FH5XX7GPRead 10 October 2026Razer brand listing bullet: works with PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices via 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3 or USB, and is not compatible with Xbox consoles. Compatible Devices attribute adds Steam Deck. Generic smartphones are not mapped to an operating system.

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 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.

BRazer BlackShark V3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
Windows	USB	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	Not available

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 7, 2.4GHz Mode: the Gen-2 dongle plugs into a USB Type A port, and the drawing shows PlayStation consoles and a PC. This backs the PS5 and PS4 rows with the dongle. Microphone support on these hosts is not stated and is left out.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026The reviewer used the headset with a Switch 2 over Bluetooth and says to stick with Bluetooth there. Microphone support on the Switch 2 is not stated and is left out.

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.

1,500mAh6Retailer 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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 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.

BRazer BlackShark V3

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	70

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 up to 70 hours using 2.4 GHz. Volume and low-latency setting unstated. ANC false is independently proved by exact review.

Battery life (claimed, max)

90h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

90h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

70h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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

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240min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Charging FAQ explicitly full charge takes around four hours.

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

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15min1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

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

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6h1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Battery section: six hours after 15 minutes. Mode and volume not stated.

Use while charging

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.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

Volume control

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

Wheel2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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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Hardware dial2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

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.

Padded2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 2 parts diagram labels adjustable padded headband.

Headband material

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.

Leather-like covering with fabric mesh underside8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026Design paragraph explicitly leather-like fabric on top of Razer-embossed band and fabric mesh on underside. No actual leather material claim inferred.

Frame material

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.

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Ear cup material

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.

Plastic8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/razer-blackshark-v3-review-a-great-sounding-mid-range-step-up-from-an-already-impressive-headset-lineupRead 10 October 2026Design paragraph explicitly hard plastic cups.

Ear pad material

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.

Hybrid fabric and leatherette memory foam1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

Replaceable ear pads

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

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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.

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.

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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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Width45Height65mm(1.8 × 2.6 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 opening 65 x 45 mm. Long vertical opening 65 mm, short horizontal opening 45 mm. No depth.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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.

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Software

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Companion app

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

Razer Synapse 4, Razer Audio app1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

App platforms

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.

Windows, iOS, Android2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4 requirements: Synapse Windows 10 64-bit, Razer Audio iOS 12 or Android 8.1 and newer.

User 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.

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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/g522-lightspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 290 g without explicitly stating removable microphone inclusion. No independently weighed White sample is imported.

270g(9.5 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Page 2 approximate headset weight 270 g. Mic inclusion is unstated.

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.

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.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

BlackShark V3 headset, HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 dongle, Detachable microphone, USB-A to USB-C cable, Important Product Information Guide2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 2 to 3 package. Manual incorrectly labels the mic Full Band 12 mm. Exact maker PC specification and product page identify Super Wideband 9.9 mm, so only the unambiguous detachable mic is named here.

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

ALogitech 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

BRazer BlackShark V3

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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

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.

None2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 2 to 3 list the complete package: headset, dongle, detachable mic, Type A to Type C cable and the product information guide. No case or pouch is supplied.

Links

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Product page

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

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v31Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3Read 10 October 2026Exact PC product feature sections and FAQs.

Spec sheet

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boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_03Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061275_f_0Read 8 October 2026Printed maker PC support specification, page 2. French translation. Exact RZ04-05410x identity.

Manual

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.

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdf2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official PC master guide. Relevant pages visually checked after rendering.

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/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.

2years2Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3-00001401-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly two-year product warranty. US reference uses the global English guide. Statutory rights excluded.

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