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General

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Series

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

BlackShark4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Title Black Shark V3 Pro identifies Black Shark family.

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.

RZ04-05400100-R3U11Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Product header identifies the tested PC Black SKU.

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.

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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 20258Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Launch release dated July 29, 2025, introduction today announced launch.

Status

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

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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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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026RTINGS calls the BlackShark V3 Pro the sequel to the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2023.

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.

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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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White, Esports Green Edition, Counter-Strike 2 Edition3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 1 Color Variants cell: Noir, Blanc, Edition verte Esports, Edition Counter-Strike 2. English translation stored. Ni Ko not proved in this opened sheet and omitted.

Segment

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

Gaming7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Product introduction calls this a wireless ANC esports headset.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear9Retailer pageproshop.de/KopfhoererHeadsets/Razer-BlackShark-V3-Pro-for-PC/3455089Read 30 September 2026Exact PC-model retailer table / Headphone Form Factor: Ohrumschließend (circumaural/over-ear).

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.

Closed2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public Style sample: Closed-Back.

Wearing style

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

Headband4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: adjustable padded 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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Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Adaptive 15° swivel joints7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Adaptive 15-degree Swivel Joints heading.

RGB lighting

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

No6Reviewstuff.tv/review/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design: eschewed RGB lighting, single activity LED.

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: customized dynamic bio-cellulose 50 mm drivers.

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

50mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Drivers: custom dynamic bio-cellulose 50 mm drivers.

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

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Diaphragm material

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Bio-cellulose7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Driver section explicitly calls the diaphragm bio-cellulose, not just the full 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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Frequency Response: 12 Hz-28 kHz.

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Impedance: 32 ohms at 1 kHz.

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.

108dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Sensitivity: 108 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz by HATS. Per 1 mW explicit.

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Headphones / Sensitivity: 108 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz by HATS. Per 1 mW explicit.

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.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Save up to 9 profiles directly on the headset7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Pro-tuned FPS Profiles paragraph: save up to 9 profiles directly on 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

101Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The 10-band custom equalizer in the Razer Audio app

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 14Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 18 preset labels: Default, Game, Movie, Music, Esports 1.

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 7.1.47Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026THX Spatial Audio section: 7.1.4, Windows 11 Version 23H2 or higher.

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.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for anc7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation heading and on/off/ambient samples.

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

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Hybrid7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same heading explicitly names Hybrid ANC.

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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41Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for anc mic count8Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Hybrid ANC bullet explicitly says four-microphone system.

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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44Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 ANC screenshot presents strength choices 1, 2, 3, 4. Off/Ambient are separate modes.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026ANC paragraph explicitly says 4 adjustable noise-cancelling levels.

ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 ANC or Ambient selection.

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 lift around 60 Hz, treble peaks around 3 to 6 kHz that can make sibilants shrill, and a roll-off above 10 kHz. Turning ANC off adds about 3 dB of sub-bass and up to 6 dB at 100 Hz.1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Sound Guys lab measurement against its house curve. Firmware 1.1.0.0

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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2dB2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Bass Amount Slightly Emphasized (2 dB). The full test results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

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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2dB2Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Treble Amount Emphasized (2 dB). Test bench 2.3

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.

Out of the box the voice sounds muffled and hollow, and noise rejection is weak: office noise is audible but does not drown the voice.1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Listening impression of recorded samples, no numbers 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.

ALogitech G522 LIGHTSPEED

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BRazer BlackShark V3 Pro

Hours (h)
69.7

Source11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/blackshark-v3-proRead 8 October 2026Public comparison with Sony INZONE H9 II explicitly reports 69.7 hours. Differences Between Sizes And Variants identifies the tested Black PC version. Current methodology is 2.3. ANC state, connection, volume, firmware and low-latency setting are not public, so no ANC or connection value is assigned. Detailed battery and latency boxes are locked and were not used.

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

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69.7h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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 boom4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4 package includes detachable Hyper Clear Full Band 12mm mic.

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 microphone pickup pattern: Unidirectionnel. Do not infer cardioid.

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Microphone / Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz.

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: -42 ±3 dBV/Pa.

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

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68dB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 microphone table: signal-to-noise ratio ≥68 dB. Stored number is the maker’s minimum bound, 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

48kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Microphone / Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz, explicitly sample rate rather than bandwidth.

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.

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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

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 17: set mic mute/unmute with toggle.

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

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: Mic monitoring, adjustable on the control dial4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 30 Sidetone: monitor microphone directly via 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.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 30 Sidetone 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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Yes10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Microphone section: detachable 12 mm HyperClear boom microphone comes with a removable foam pop filter.

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, USB, Analog7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 20264 Modes of Connectivity section explicitly names simultaneous 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth, USB and 3.5 mm.

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

Not available

3.5 mm TRRS4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: 3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable.

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-C4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 4 and 7-8: headset USB Type C port accepts USB or analog converter cable.

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.

1.5m10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and in-box paragraphs explicitly list both USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to 3.5 mm cables as 1.5 m. Stored from the published metric figures, not converted from rounded five-foot lengths.

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-C4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3 item G USB Type C port.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wired Mode page 7 and PC Setup page 10 show USB wired playback/input.

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.

No4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 8: press and hold power to use the analog converter.

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

Included4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Package page 4 includes Hyper Speed Wireless Gen-2 dongle.

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-C1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The dongle requires a USB-C to USB-A cable connection4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: USB Type C port on the dongle. The supplied Type A to Type C cable connects it to USB-A.

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

5.31Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC codec support

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/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2 Audio Usage / Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC. No LC3 from differently named PS edition 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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Not available

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Paired devices remembered

Not available

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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.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC review: feature discussion for simultaneous 2 4ghz bluetooth4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 15 paired to both wireless modes, Simultaneous Audio Mode.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same section explicitly describes listening to Bluetooth audio at the same time as game audio.

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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Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A Bluetooth gaming mode toggle for lower wireless latency in the app4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 28 selectable Ultra Low Latency mode 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 Pro

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

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: minimum 2.4 GHz latency 10 ms.

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.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Android, iOS1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026PC edition. Console audio uses wireless dongle, phone audio uses Bluetooth. Xbox PC adapter edition is a different model.4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026System Requirements page 5: Windows 10 64-bit for Synapse, iOS 12/Android 8.1 for Audio App. Mobile Bluetooth setup pages 12-15 confirms phone connection. Mac/PS4/PS5 supported separately by exact PC-model retailer list.9Retailer pageproshop.de/KopfhoererHeadsets/Razer-BlackShark-V3-Pro-for-PC/3455089Read 30 September 2026Technical Data / General / Compatibility: Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5, Switch, Steam Deck for explicitly PC Black RZ04-05400100-R3M1. Maker guide separately documents phone Bluetooth with iOS/Android app. No route or microphone capability inferred from this list.

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 Pro

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB

Source1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026USB wired audio and Bluetooth are not supported on consoles, so consoles use the 2.4 GHz dongle4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026PC Setup pages 10-12: wireless dongle and USB-wired setup select the headset endpoints. Specific console routes are omitted because a compatibility list does not prove individual connections.

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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 Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	70

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2: up to 70 h over 2.4 GHz. ANC state and volume are not specified, so anc is omitted.

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

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Charging port

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

USB-C7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 202670 Hours of Battery Life with Type C Charging heading, guide confirms USB-C port.

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

Not available

240min4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 6: depleted battery fully charged in approximately 4 hours.

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

Not available

15min5Reviewdigitalcitizen.life/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Design and hardware battery discussion: 15 min plugged in.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Battery headline and FAQ: 15 minutes of charging.

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

Not available

6h5Reviewdigitalcitizen.life/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 30 September 2026Same paragraph: approximately six h playback.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Same headline and FAQ: roughly 6 hours playback.

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.

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026FAQ: continue using while charging via USB-C.

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 wheel4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3 identifies buttons, Volume control and Configurable Game/Chat balance control. Pages 18-19 give wheel/dial operations.

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

Wheel1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A large textured knob on the left earcup

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.

Not available

Hardware dial4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: configurable Game/Chat balance control. Function chosen in Synapse or Razer Audio app.

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

Not available

Yes7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Razer Audio App paragraph explicitly says remap controls.

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.

Padded4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: 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.

Leatherette7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Flexible, Durable Build paragraph explicitly names leatherette headband.

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.

Steel wire yokes10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly names thin steel wire yokes on the reviewed BlackShark V3 Pro. The claim locates the steel component and does not claim the entire frame is metal.

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.

Plastic10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly names plastic earcups on the reviewed BlackShark V3 Pro. This is the V3 Pro, not the V3, V3 X or older V2 Pro.

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.

Memory foam and FlowKnit fabric7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Dual-Layered Flowknit Memory Foam Cushions heading and paragraph: leatherette plus breathable fabric layer.

Replaceable ear pads

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

Yes1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026Build discussion: earpads snap off/on with stiff plastic clips, confirmed replaceability and clip attachment.

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.

Clip1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026The earpads snap on and off with stiff plastic clips

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

Width45Height66mm(1.8 × 2.6 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Page 2 Headphones cell Inner earcup diameter 66×45 mm. Vertical/long opening 66 mm and horizontal/short opening 45 mm. No depth published.

Ear tips included

Not available

Not available

Dust and water rating

Not available

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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.

Battery, Ear cushions1Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-review-built-for-fps-gamers-141492Read 30 September 2026A removable battery in the right earcup behind the magnetic faceplate, and removable earpads

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 app7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Razer Audio App section names mobile app. Guide names Synapse for PC.

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, Android4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5: Synapse requires Windows 10 64-bit, Audio App requires iOS 12/Android 8.1.

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.

367g(12.9 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Printed maker specifications page 2: approximate weight 367 g. Detachable microphone inclusion is not stated.

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.

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 Dongle, Detachable Razer HyperClear Full Band 12 mm Mic, Type A to Type C cable, 3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable, Important Product Information Guide4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 3-4: PC package list includes detachable mic and converter cable.

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 Pro

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1.5	1
3.5 mm TRRS analog to USB-C converter cable	1.5	1

Source4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4 package list. Cable lengths not specified.10Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs and in-box paragraphs name the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable and USB-C to 3.5 mm analog converter, each 1.5 m. Existing master-guide package identities and counts are retained.

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.

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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-v3-pro3Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Official product URL retained as an identity link. Direct maker storefront read returned 403, so spec evidence uses the guide and printed maker specifications.7Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-proRead 30 September 2026Opened complete manufacturer PC product page through observed official navigation.

Spec sheet

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boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_03Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8887910061176_f_0Read 30 September 2026Retailer-hosted printed Razer support specifications. PC RZ04-0540x, pages 1-2.

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/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdf4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official PC master guide, 39 pages. Pages 3-13 read by PDF rendering/OCR.

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.

2years4Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3PRO-00001398-en.pdfRead 30 September 2026Global English master guide, page 5: 2-year limited product warranty. Local statutory rights are separate.

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