Logitech's new G522 Gaming Headset could be its best yet

The new Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is available now, and it might just be the company's most impressive headset yet. With countless design passes, testing, and revisions, the Logitech G522 is designed to offer competitive gamers incredible sound and voice chat quality paired with impressive comfort, versatility, and durability.

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Naturally, we'll be saving our final judgement after going hands-on with the new Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset, but in the meantime, let's go through some of the key features that stand out. On the comfort front, the 290-gram headset features redesigned, wider ear cups and now includes an additional layer of memory foam for cooling and comfort.

The reversible suspension headband, a first for Logitech, ensures universal comfort, taking into account those who wear glasses or earrings. The sound side of the G522 is also impressive, with Logitech's 40mm PRO-G drivers delivering high-fidelity 48 kHz/24-bit audio tuned to capture the immersive sounds of modern games.

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The new G522's 48 kHz/16-bit microphone, powered by BLUE VO!CE technology brings it all together. In a hardware briefing on the new Logitech G522, we were given a demonstration of the microphone quality and were immediately blown away by its near-broadcast-quality sound. Microphone quality varies wildly from headset to headset, even in the premium space, so it's always great to see chat quality highlighted as a key feature.

"The G522 headset is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and a relentless attention to detail, every element is intentionally designed to deliver a curated, premium experience," said Ahmed Riaz, Head of Design at Logitech G. "It builds on a proven formula for success that's become synonymous with our G5 Series products, combining precision engineering with a deep understanding of what today's gamers value most."

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The Logitech G522 also sports tri-mode connectivity with Lightspeed 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired over USB-C. It also features integrated LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, with all customization handled by the G HUB software and the Logitech G mobile app. Priced at $159.99 USD/$299.95 AUD, the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is available now.