STACK #249 July 2025

GAMING FEATURE

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IT’S EVOLUTION! The G522 builds on what the popular G733 wireless RGB gaming headset established, adding sleeker curves, and careful design choices to give it an even more modern vibe.

HEADS UP FOR LOGITECH G’S LATEST!

Logitech claim that it’s “the best microphone in gaming”. Not only is it bendy so that you can adjust it for your personal perfect fit, it’s also removeable for those times when you just want to listen. A red LED in the tip is brilliant for reminding you when you’re muted, too. If you want to fine tune the experience, all sorts of audio adjustments can be made via Logitech’s handy G HUB software or G Mobile app. These include ten band EQ, as well as BLUE VO!CE for tweaking your outgoing audio with various filters and effects. Plus you can play with all sorts of fun LIGHTSPEED RGB light settings.

If you’re a gamer then you’re quite likely well aware of Logitech’s G branded range of peripherals aimed at gaming. This month sees the arrival of their latest wireless gaming headset, the G522, and it boasts some very cool features. Words Amy Flower T he first thing that’s noticeable, whether you opt for black or white, is the eight zone LIGHTSYNC RGB panels on each Additional comfort comes from widened earcups, as well • The Logitech G G522 Wireless Gaming Headset is out Jul 17

as an extra layer of memory foam, which also aids cooling, that’s wrapped in a softer, more durable new fabric. Plus, if you’re a glasses wearer, you’ll find that the G522 fits just right. As for what you’ll hear, isolated low-profile acoustic 40mm PRO-G audio drivers deliver a 48kkhz, 24-bit audio signal to the user’s ears, meaning exceptional sound quality – and, even more importantly, detail. Bass lovers are also sure to enjoy a richer audio experience thanks to the acoustic modules being completely isolated.

earcup, which when enabled certainly brighten up the room. It may just be eye candy to some, but to others it gives an opportunity to show off some personal expression. Then there’s their lightness – at a mere 290g your head will be happy not being weighed down during those inevitably long gaming sessions, with a reversible suspension band also distributing weight evenly across your bonce for added comfiness.

Connectivity comes via any of three handy options, LIGHTSPEED wireless with the included USB dongle, Bluetooth 5.3, or classic wired, by using the included USB-C cable. Throwing down the gauntlet for a record breaking gaming marathon, battery life is super-impressive, with up to 70 hours promised

with the RGB lighting switched off, and a still huge 30 hours with it turned on. No matter whether you opt for black or white, and whether you’re into PC gaming, mobile, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 or other handhelds, with the Logitech G G522 Wireless Gaming Headset your ears are in for a treat.

Meanwhile, for what you’re sending out, we have a full bandwidth 48khz, 16-bit broadcast quality microphone, which promises best in class voice clarity –

ALL IN THE FAMILY The G522 headset joins the Logitech G5 series that also includes the G515 keyboard range, and the G502 gaming mice selection.

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