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Series

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

Kraken1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Product family Razer Kraken.

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.

RZ04-05170100-R3U1, RZ04-05170100-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026US store SKU RZ04-05170100-R3U1. The EU store lists RZ04-05170100-R3M1.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026EU store SKU RZ04-05170100-R3M1.

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

20 August 20243Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Press release dated August 20, 2024.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026On sale at $179.99 on the US store.

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.

$179.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Razer Kraken V4 MSRP $179.99 USD. US prices exclude sales tax.7Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/headphones/joao-silva/razer-introduces-the-kraken-v4-headset-seriesRead 10 October 2026Now available for GBP 179.99 / USD 179.99 / EUR 199.99.

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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€199.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026Razer Kraken V4 MSRP 199.99 EUR as published for consumers.7Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/headphones/joao-silva/razer-introduces-the-kraken-v4-headset-seriesRead 10 October 2026Now available for GBP 179.99 / USD 179.99 / EUR 199.99.

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

US, EU1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026US store and EU store pages list this headset.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026EU store page.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Color / Design: Black.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Sold as a wireless gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Large ear cups that fit over the ears.

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.

Closed6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states it is a closed-back headset.

Wearing style

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

Headband1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Headset with a headband and ear cups.

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

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Flat5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The drivers swivel 90 degrees, which makes them easier to hang around your neck and store. This is rotation, not inward folding.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Swivel mechanism: added comfort and improved sealing.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The drivers swivel 90 degrees.

RGB lighting

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

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Lighting: Razer Chroma RGB. The page and press release call it 9-zone earcup lighting. The count is not stored because it is not stated whether the nine zones are per ear cup or in total.

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.

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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

40mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Specifications: Driver specifications 40 mm. Driver type Razer TriForce Titanium.

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

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/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.

Min20 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Frequency Response 20 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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32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm (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.

98dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity 98 dBSPL / mW at 1 kHz by HATS.

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 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Specified per mW.

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.

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box lists on-board audio profiles. The profiles can be cycled with a button on the headset. Which connections apply is not stated.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Sound modes can be toggled via a button 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.

Game, Movie, Music, Custom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: Game, Movie and Music EQ, and a fourth Custom EQ that can be personalised in Razer Synapse.

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 Audio1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Virtual Surround Encoding: THX Spatial Audio. Only available on Windows 11 64-bit or higher per the specification, and the FAQ says it comes automatically.3Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/introducing-the-razer-kraken-v4-lineRead 10 October 2026THX Spatial Audio with 7.1 surround sound.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: THX Spatial Audio comes automatically with the headset and is integrated within Razer Synapse.

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.

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Noise Cancelling: None.

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.

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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

Retractable boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Retractable Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic with a flexible gooseneck.

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

Unidirectional1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional.4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box: retractable unidirectional Razer HyperClear Super Wideband.

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

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

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

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-42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -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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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

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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

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Other Controls: Mic Mute Button, Game/Chat Balance Button, Razer SmartSwitch Button.

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

Yes6Reviewthumbculture.co.uk/razer-kraken-v4-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Mic monitoring can be set up in the Synapse app and helps with shouting. The monitoring level is not stated as adjustable.

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.

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

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Connectivity

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

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.

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 20262.4GHz wireless through the Type C dongle, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB wired through the Type C to Type A cable.

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

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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-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026The headset charges and connects over USB-C. Cable is USB Type C to Type A.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: USB-wired via the provided USB Type C to Type A cable, which acts as both a charging and audio cable.

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.

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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

Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026The Type C Razer HyperSpeed wireless dongle is provided.

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-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026USB Type C dongle. A USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle is in the box according to PC Gamer.

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

5.31Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3

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.

AAC, SBC1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC.

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.

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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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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 Kraken V4

Connection	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	20

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4GHz) has an ultra-low latency of 20 ms. No test mode or condition is stated.

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, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Compatibility: PC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, mobile devices, Android, iOS. Xbox is not listed.

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 Kraken V4

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB
macOS	2.4 GHz
macOS	USB
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS5	USB
PS4	2.4 GHz
PS4	USB
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB
SteamOS	2.4 GHz
SteamOS	USB
Android	Bluetooth
Android	USB
iOS	Bluetooth
iOS	USB

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Compatibility list gives wireless and wired for PC and Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and mobile devices. Wireless covers the 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth. The Nintendo Switch Bluetooth row comes from TechRadar. PlayStation uses the dongle for wireless since the console has no Bluetooth audio.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Connecting via Bluetooth to the Switch is easy. The PS5 does not support Bluetooth audio, so it connects wirelessly only through the 2.4GHz dongle. Xbox is not compatible.

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 Kraken V4

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	70
2.4 GHz	No	Yes	35

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Up to 70 hours (Lighting OFF, 2.4 GHz connection). Up to 35 hours (Lighting ON, 2.4 GHz connection).

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-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: charging through the included USB Type C to A cable.

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-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: a full charge will take around 4 hours. Stored as 240 min.

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-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: 15 minutes of charge yields approximately 6 hours of play time.

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-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: 15 minutes of charge yields approximately 6 hours of play time. Charger power and connection are 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.

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026FAQ: the headset still maintains full function while connected to a system or power source via the included cable.

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 wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Volume Dial plus the Mic Mute, Game/Chat Balance and SmartSwitch buttons.

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

Wheel1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Volume Control: Volume Dial.

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 dial1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Game/chat balance through the on-earcup button and the volume dial, also in Razer Synapse.

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

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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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.

Padded5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The padding on the headband and earcups is soft and well-cushioned.

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.

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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.

Plastic5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the V4 is all plastic.

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.

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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.

Breathable fabric with memory foam cushions1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Earpads material: Breathable Fabric with Memory Foam Cushions. Earcups: Oval Ear Cushions.

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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Width45Height62mm(1.8 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Inner Earcup Diameter: Width 45 mm, Length 62 mm. The oval opening is stored with the length as height.

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 Synapse1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Razer Synapse for lighting, audio and mic settings.

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.

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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.

350g(12.3 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Weight 350 g / 0.77 lbs.4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec box: 350 g.5Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 12.3oz / 350g.

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 Kraken V4 headset, Razer HyperSpeed USB-C wireless dongle, Braided USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset comes with a USB-C dongle, a braided USB-C to USB-A cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter for the dongle. The maker page lists no box contents.

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 Kraken V4

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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-kraken-v41Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v41Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026

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.

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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.

2years1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v4Read 10 October 2026Get up to 2 years of warranty. The exact length can depend on the market.

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