Headsets / Comparison

ASUS ROG Kithara vs Logitech G522 Lightspeed

Headset · ASUS

ASUS ROG Kithara

Wired · 100 mm · 2024
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Connection70
Driver100
Microphone92
Recency86
VS
Headset · Logitech

Logitech G522 Lightspeed

Wireless · 40 mm · 2025
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone92
Recency94
Verdict

ASUS ROG Kithara and Logitech G522 Lightspeed are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86.

  • Logitech G522 Lightspeed is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired.
  • Driver: ASUS ROG Kithara leads (100 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Kithara

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

Logitech G522 Lightspeed

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG KitharaLogitech G522 Lightspeed
86Gear score86
WiredConnectionWireless
100 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneDetachable
2024Release year2025

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Kithara or Logitech G522 Lightspeed better?

ASUS ROG Kithara and Logitech G522 Lightspeed are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 86 and 86. Logitech G522 Lightspeed is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired. Driver: ASUS ROG Kithara leads (100 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

Logitech G522 Lightspeed is wireless; ASUS ROG Kithara is wired.