Updated: October 12, 2026

Nothing ends a late-night session faster than a headset that dies mid-match. Honestly, battery life and how the headset connects matter more day to day than any “pro-tuned” label. So that’s where we started.

We compared three wireless headsets from Logitech G and Razer on what the makers publish: connection options, rated battery life, drivers, mic and weight.

How we chose: research-based. We used the manufacturers’ product and spec pages (cited below). We have not physically tested these headsets. Battery and audio figures are the makers’ own ratings.

The short answer

• Longest rated battery: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023), up to 70 hours, with 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 [2].
• Most connection options: Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED, with LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm wired option [1].
• Lightest: Razer Barracuda X, 250 g, with USB-C 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2 and 3.5 mm [3].
• Our take: if you play mostly on a PC, a 2.4 GHz dongle is the connection to care about; Bluetooth is a nice extra for your phone. That’s our opinion, not a measurement.

Side-by-side

	Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED	Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)	Razer Barracuda X
Connections	2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm wired [1]	HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.2 [2]	USB Type-C wireless (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5 mm analog [3]
Rated battery	Up to 50 h (conditions not stated by Logitech) [1]	Up to 70 h (conditions not stated by Razer) [2]	Up to 50 h (conditions not stated by Razer) [3]
Drivers	Graphene, 50 mm [1]	Razer TriForce Titanium, 50 mm [2]	Razer TriForce, 40 mm [3]
Frequency response	20 Hz–20 kHz [1]	12 Hz–28 kHz [2]	20 Hz–20 kHz [3]
Microphone	Cardioid (unidirectional), electret condenser [1]	Detachable super wideband, unidirectional [2]	Detachable HyperClear cardioid [3]
Wireless range	Up to 98.43 ft (30 m) [1]	Not listed on product page/datasheet	Not listed on product page/datasheet
Weight	345 g (12.17 oz) [1]	320 g (0.71 lbs) [2]	250 g (0.55 lbs) [3]
Listed platforms	Windows 10 or later PC; PS5 and PS4 (USB wireless stereo only) [1]	PC, PlayStation (2.4 GHz), mobile (Bluetooth 5.2), Android and iOS [2]	PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, Android and iOS [3]
Price tier	Premium	Premium	Budget

Specs from the maker pages numbered in Sources. Battery, range and audio figures are the makers’ ratings; each maker measures them its own way.

Price tiers are relative to the products in this article. Each tier is based on the maker’s own US store listing, checked October 12, 2026 (ET). We don’t list street or retail prices because they change. “Not assigned” means we couldn’t find a price on the maker’s own US site. Check the current price before you buy.

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED: the most ways to connect

• LIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired, per Logitech [1].
• Up to 50 hours on a charge and up to 30 m wireless range, per Logitech [1].
• 50 mm graphene drivers; cardioid electret condenser mic [1].
• Aluminum fork, steel headband; memory foam leatherette pads plus a cloth set [1].
• Trade-off: the heaviest of the three at 345 g, and on PS5/PS4 Logitech lists “USB wireless stereo sound only” [1].

See the Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED on Logitech G

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023): the longest rated battery

• Razer HyperSpeed Wireless (2.4 GHz) plus Bluetooth 5.2; Razer’s SmartSwitch toggles between them [2].
• Up to 70 hours rated battery [2].
• 50 mm TriForce Titanium drivers; detachable super wideband mic [2].
• THX Spatial Audio virtual surround; on-headset audio profile switcher [2].
• Trade-off: no wired audio option in its spec list (“Cable Length: None”) [2].

See the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) on Razer

Razer Barracuda X: light, and works across devices

• USB Type-C 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2 and 3.5 mm analog [3].
• Up to 50 hours rated battery [3].
• 250 g, the lightest here; 40 mm TriForce drivers; detachable HyperClear cardioid mic [3].
• Razer lists PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and Android and iOS [3].
• Trade-off: Razer says its 7.1 surround is “Only available on Windows 10 64-bit” [3].

See the Razer Barracuda X on Razer

How to choose

If you…	Consider
Want the longest time between charges	Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
Switch between PC, phone and a wired source	Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
Want something light that also works with a Switch	Razer Barracuda X

Our take: charge habits matter more than the number on the box. A headset rated for 50 hours that you charge every weekend won’t die mid-match. (Opinion, not a test result.)

FAQ

Is the battery figure what I’ll get?
Not necessarily. None of the three pages says what settings the rated hours were measured at [1][2][3], so treat them as a guide for comparing, not a promise.

Can I use these with a console too?
Each maker lists its own platforms (see the table). For example, Logitech lists PS5 and PS4 for USB wireless stereo only [1], and Razer lists Nintendo Switch for the Barracuda X [3].

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Sources (all checked October 12, 2026, ET)

1. Logitech G, PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED product page (Specs and Compatibility): https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/pro-x-2-wireless-headset
2. Razer, BlackShark V2 Pro product page (Tech Specs): https://www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-pro
3. Razer, Barracuda X product page (Tech Specs): https://www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-barracuda-x