A50 Gen 5 vs A50X Headsets (Unboxing & Review)

[@SzMaGiiCzS]

I never actually put this into thought, but I've been using the same Astro A40s for around 10 years now... Astro headsets are definitely quality products

[@codwawfreakify]

Ive had my A40s for so long as well. I recently switched over to the A50X and have no regrets.

[@itsandiroo]

I was gonna say that, I was literally looking for this comment. I’ve had my A40TRs since 2016 and every single component - even the original headset cable - is the same as when I bought it. I haven’t even thought about buying a new pair, but maybe I will just cause 🤔

[@ShoelessJP]

Good to see you on your feet again Brad, I hope your health is improving and you're getting to a better place with dealing with these issues. Sincerely, someone who also has had a very weird, long health journey as well. Rooting for you.

[@jaredgillespie3278]

Thank you for this video, I was so confused on why both of these products existed at the same time.

[@TStingray]

Been a big fan of you for a long time. Since 2012 COD, you're actually the reason why i got the A50 and It hasn't disspointed since! Love seeing these reviews

[@Drift0r]

The A50 series lasts forever

[@TStingray]

@ I have the same model as yours, lasted me 4 years so far

[@jdjamiso1]

This was a real weak "review." You hardly compared the two headsets, and we all know that HDMI is going to give you better sound quality compared to USB. You conveniently left that part out because all this ACTUALLY was is just an advertisement pushing you into the newest product while downplaying the old one. Do better and stop coming off like a sellout.

[@GLJ2414]

The sound quality is basically identical on console. Relax

[@AlphaMaeko]

I use the A50X and the HDMI ports are versatile, they don't care what you plug into them. I have my laptop plugged into the PS HDMI port and it's flawless. Something tells me that the USB-C ports in the new Gen5 are going to be more limiting and force you to use the correct console/input.

[@kazemegaman]

I really wanna get the A50s but my A40 gen 3s are still doing great.

[@PhantomX889]

I actually bought a pair of astros for a main headset about a year ago since u recommend them, and am very happy with them.

[@okmnhy9610]

I will always fondly remember driftors madness series what a great series ty for that dude :)!

[@JulioAngelx]

Yes, but the red USB C cable is only to power the bass station or the connect to the pc. The red USB C doubles as a wall plug, to plug into the wall.

[@kingoftherevolution4855]

I got the A50s a billlion years ago because of drift0r, when the base station was a longer shape. eventually I got probably the gen 3 ones you show here and sold my old ones toa friend. I havent' really paid attention at all, but since the one HDMI passthrough thing for splitting out the audio I got broke (it was from astro), a base station that just HAS HDMI seems very interesting... then again, I've just been running it through USB for years now anyway.

[@Jose-ox4qk]

I had the a40 and upgraded to the a50x. Audio quality sounds the same to me. A40 allows you to control voice chat and game audio faster with the knob and more precisely. A50x voice chat mix is ok, but not as precise. If you have multiple consoles in multiple rooms a40 is easier to setup. A50x requires wire to power outlet and usb to Xbox. If you really want a white headset and don’t mind the cost do it. Otherwise a40 and a50 are fine if you only have Xbox and pc.

[@Simulate]

Really wish you would have discussed the audio quality difference between the Gen 5 and the X especially on console. Supposedly the X can give better audio quality?

[@Carbon-ation]

Yes i hear you can have a customizable EQ settings specifically for console, not many console headsets can be fully customized

[@brandonlee7382]

Can you notice a difference in audio? The A50X with HDMI seems like it would give you better audio. But the simple setup of the A50 Gen 5 is way more appealing. I have gen 4 A50 and they are amazing for the time being.

[@codwawfreakify]

The A50X with HDMI does give you slightly better audio if you can notice it. Casual gamers won't really notice it much especially if they dont mess with settings.

[@brandonlee7382]

@codwawfreakify Yeah that's what I'm wondering, if its possible that we might notice, also wondering is the audio better on Xbox or ps5 with the gen 5

[@JulioAngelx]

I have the Astro A50x myself and I tried using the usb c audio to see if there’s a difference between that and the hdmi audio and to be honest using the usb c audio is a huge downgrade in sound!

[@Warpig9]

@@JulioAngelx Is the usb c audio the red cable?

[@JulioAngelx]

@@Warpig9 Yes but that cable is only to power on the bass station or to connect to a pc.

[@iopusor]

Currently during black week I can get the A50 X for 233.42$/224.18Euro/186.53£ worth it?

[@alexl.4362]

Good work, Drift0r.

[@fullthrottlefootage8967]

That intro ! Bro is this Driftor Does Tech or something ? Nice !

[@Drift0r]

Glad you like it :)

[@R1MikeGoatStatus]

Thank you for this !

[@IAmSarlosCantana]

I have the official Xbox Wireless headset and it’s amazing. $100 I think and it connects easy to the Xbox and you can also connect BT to your phone or laptop or whatever and play music or answer calls. The best part is the right side of the headset is the volume knob and the left is the game/ party chat mixer so you can easily adjust on the fly. Only downside is that it’s not the most comfortable headset. It does hurt the top of my head but other people love it so maybe my head is just weird shaped lol.

[@YourD2SupportMain]

Do you have the newest revision or the og model?

[@WhiskeyZF]

Will they ever update the A40s? Feels like forever since we’ve gotten a new A40.

[@RickyBobby994]

Driftor do you have a good eq for the a50 gen 5 for COD BO6 because I can hardly hear footsteps at all. Need help pls

[@FSKPhenom]

You saved me 80 bucks, i thought X meant better than 5gen and i only game on PC, thank you.

[@animelover-tw2xl]

So which one should I get the Gen 5 A50 or the A50X?

[@DivineFrag]

Astro's always come down to the price, the casual will always be fine with their HyperX headset.

[@XenoxRaider]

Or Corsair

[@user-mh6ie9wm6m]

Yeah... at $500 cad for the 50X here in Canada, they compete with legitimate studio headphones at that price point and they just get thrashed. Moreover, they're more expensive than audeze maxwells's which have better build and share similar driver tech to Audeze's $2500 engineering headphones like the MM-500. If you want an all in one gaming headphone, there is practically no reason to step beyond something like or equivilant to a cloud 3. Otherwise, just get into a setup with a dedicated dac and amp to run wired studio headphones. Diminishing returns comes in hard on "gaming" headphones.

[@ItsNewYokio]

Actually might pick it up now its cheaper and doesn’t need all the extra HDMI stuff.

[@Mrchiefsaygg]

I have the steelseries artics 9 for 2 years now. No conplaints. I iwned the astros a40s and they had a lot of conpabillity issues and used optical audio. Idk r they even wirth it? They are soo big too and u can be fine w simpler headsets w great audio quality😊

[@Volkovic7013]

How do we feel about Logitech buying Astro? Were old Astros better?

[@kyleyork3769]

Good video!

[@scythesagan3294]

I went from the A40 then A50 and now just got the A50X (all because of you) theyre all amazing

[@1eidji652]

Clearly what the différence between the A50 vs A50 (gen5) vs A50 X..

[@reidye]

You look like my uncle when he got out of jail

[@killeguy]

why was he in?

[@alexl.4362]

Damn

[@Meowman302]

Lil rude bro

[@andersonpark8141]

I hope he looked stunning

[@alexl.4362]

@andersonpark8141 He did.

[@bornholmergamer]

Dam could be Nice with the one die pc and console... Been looking for that for a long time.

[@Hoserzzz]

Bruh if you are spending damn near $400 on an audio solution and wireless is not a 100% requirement for you, please never ever ever buy a gaming headset. $400 can get you proper studio headphones, a dac/amp stack and a really nice mic.

[@Kcuchlha]

Quick question does GEN 5 still work with Elgato?

[@R1MikeGoatStatus]

You didn’t talk about how the new gen 5 voice and game chat won’t work on ps5 . So if you have a ps5 the A50x is better for you !!

[@MadMag._]

I have the A20 for 4 or so years should I upgrade never had a problem with them?

[@250TenoWipes]

No! Not worth the Upgrade especially if you never had Problems. Alot of better uses for your Money

[@andrewyoung6991]

My a50 gen 4s cut out randomly for a few seconds all the time it's really annoying. I'm connected to my ps5 through the optical on my TV which sounds wayyy better than just usb imo.

[@noiisserpmii]

Does the g5 & the x need to be updated on a pc before use on series x. I dont own a pc so i cant update

[@Drift0r]

Probably

[@flippintricks92]

I hope the grey hair color wasn’t a personal choice

[@KiltedJock1]

You keep saying gen 3....

[@G82Watts]

Whats the best fps gaming headset for hearing footsteps for ps5 ? Idc about price.

[@DustinEG6]

You could go with the Epos pc38x, if you were on PC I'd recommend the Sennheiser HD560s or 660s but you'd have to do a separate mic setup which isn't possible on ps5

[@XenoxRaider]

corsair hs80 is fantastic

[@G82Watts]

@@DustinEG6 so if I got the sennheiser they could work on ps5 if I do a separate mic? Or not possible at all? Does the epos pc38x work on ps5? Thanks for the reply

[@G82Watts]

@@XenoxRaider better then the new astro a50x and nova pros wireless?

[@DustinEG6]

@@G82Watts I think you just go epos tbh

[@love-thugger]

Sennheiser hd600 for a decade. And another decade. And another decade. Walahi

[@tylerfortier2666]

If I had no budget I would snap up a Sennheiser ASAP

[@G82Watts]

Do they work for ps5 ?

[@TornadoBarrage]

I still have my A50 gen 1 xbox version

[@S3mpa]

Is it just me or do wireless headphones just sound awful. I bought the A50 Gen 4 and the audio was just terrible over USB compared to my £80 wired Hyper X Cloud II....

[@Halo_King19]

See i think the a50 was a better mic than the studio mic 😅

[@afhaxe7018]

on my 10th year of my A40s

[@stonecoldnick0462]

Is there gonna be a a40

[@jayjayp9618]

Damm the mic quality sounds good not much in it from ur 500 dollar setup imo sound wise

[@alex111683]

Anothet driftor paid promotion/sponsored "review" .....i mean ad.....

[@Tygxs-]

A50X is better for ps5 since u don’t need that extra adaptor crap

[@LeaperReaper]

Driftor why u look so old now

[@a2daj83]

"review"

[@JailBr3ak3r77]

Last

[@SwazeJr]

Ayoooo first