GOD TIER - 2 Months with the Astro A50 X

This is the successor to the ICONIC Astro A50. It's better in every single way but is it worth your hard earned money?
Chapters
00:00 - A mysterious email over 2 months ago
00:57 - This is a long term review
01:38 - What makes these so unique
02:55 - Do they work with the Atari 2600?
03:35 - Build Quality & Comfort
04:49 - Whats on the headset?
05:51 - Charging
06:36 - Those new Graphene Drivers + Dolby Atmos
07:13 - What about the Microphone?
08:02 - Battery Life & Wireless Range
09:15 - Listening to music
10:29 - Playing Games
11:22 - The Software on PC and Mobile
12:08 - What don't I like
13:47 - Oh no... the price
14:21 - Conclusion

[@swizzler8053]

Still rocking the gen 2 after all those years. They are still amazing. Keep up the great work you guys and stay safe.

[@madCitist]

same and to be honest, I don't see any reason to replace it anytime soon. Pretty sure I wouldn't notice any difference to A50 X too. Also, the price is just stupid...

[@inowtf4299]

⁠@@madCitist they made the A50s too good I’ve had mine for 5 years battery, sound, Bluetooth range, and durability and I still tell people to buy them either used or new still great.

[@iiiHOT]

Hell no .. Gen 4 waaaay better!

[@Phalaxis83]

Excellent video fams! Loving the new look of the studio. As tempting as these headphones sound, definitely out of my price range. Keep up the awesome work!

[@dylanyv]

great review as always and loving the new studio setup 🔥

[@MarcsSpark]

Yo, the studio is looking sharp! Can't wait to see the video.

[@wrighty338]

I had the OG A50 from 2013 on PS3, i dont currently use them but they still work if i get them out the box. I also have OG A40's from about 2015 and i still use them. These will last you a long time and when you think of the price over those years...and the hours you use them gaming...the price isnt that bad.

[@TheVdub1993]

Same thing I said

[@RafitoOoO]

Yeah, I'd rather pay more upfront for high quality and high durability once than buying several inferior quality products that break down along the way.

[@kevint3821]

Nice review!

[@tongoso]

I love the cooler master logos on the windows 😉, oh and the headset too

[@efficcial]

Are these only meant for 1 screen and multiple devices or are you able to use more than 1 screen plus multiple devices?

[@Carl-Camera]

That grey full-size keyboard on your desk looks cool

[@stankozniewski9385]

Im buying these, thank you for the review

[@ae86luy]

Did you buy them and do you like them

[@stankozniewski9385]

@@ae86luy I didn't end up buying, saw a couple more reviews and figured they weren't worth the big price for me

[@m3rcyTV]

My gen1 wireless from ten years ago. I’m still using everyday. The battery is fully degraded and they only last about 4hrs now but I just keep them plugged up mostly. But I loved your review

[@russlikely1137]

Does anybody know where to get screws for the Astro 850s? Pretty much mine has fallen apart with all the screws gone.

[@guilhermefreire9308]

Hello, i apreciate your video and rlly like the way u transmit it! I would like to know your opinion about this product coming for other countries in South America like Brazil, could u gime u opinion? Ty so much!!

[@thuddiz]

oh god... this review really got my fingers twitching to buy these... i have the gen 3 a50 and i really love them.

[@WabbitCrouton]

Looks like a holy grail of wireless gaming headsets with all the connectivity features and Logitech is always king with its wireless range. I wonder how the quality of the plastics will hold up though. In other words, I hope there are no plastic parts used at stress points like the hinge/swivel where the headband and the ear cups meet. If there is, Logitech better have those parts strengthened, especially when one needs to readjust the headset due to its fit on the dock. Logitech's hinges on the Pro X Wireless and predecessor G933 were prone to breaking after normal day to day use.

[@erg4943]

It's the same material they've used for like a decade or more and it is very durable there's reviews of people twisting and bending them like play doh 😂

[@khoabui7766]

The price is "WOW"!!

[@Sectastics]

The mic actually blew me away, sounds better than most usb microphones.

[@richielovin91]

3:20 Please do so. I would love to see a tutorial video how you connect the PS3 and Nintendo Switch the right way! 🎉🎉

[@ayydrizzle]

does this work with 4k/120 settings with HDR on without flickering?

[@Rick92647]

I have the A50X. I am using Windows 11 OBS Studio, with El Gato HD60X, PS5 and XboxX. When connected as designed, the sound from PS5 will not be available through the capture card, to OBS to streaming etc. I am not able to change/alter microphone, or game sound in OBS. “Not compatible with capture cards” (From Astro)

[@jamestaylor954]

Can I get this without a mic or a removable mic would be perfect for me!

[@BeGoodBe]

How are they for Warzone on Ps5? Are they a lot worse than on pc?

[@agosmakaveli]

why don't you reviewers give weight to the microphone in bluetooh connectivity? I'm going crazy to find results like this. all of this is very important for those who want to play crossplay.

[@monobullet]

Is it possible to save all mic settings (including side tones) on the headset and delete the G-Hub software?

[@gamingfun221]

I think so

[@mrdonvito7963]

Do you know when we can buy them I don’t see them avail on Amazon. ?

[@clawson32104]

Should be at Best Buy as I got a pair in early April there

[@babajaga_666]

Nice review.Can u connectable with multiple devices with bluetooth like phone and tv?

[@itsshawn1265]

Yes you can

[@babajaga_666]

@@itsshawn1265 event all together?

[@KingJuggernaut08]

Sorry for the silly question but do they connect to your cellphone?

[@CurtisDishman]

They have BT

[@lindseyhunt1090garageb]

why am i having such a different experience. i have the astro a50 gen 4s and i literarily cant tell the difference between them and generic logitech g935 or g633 headphones

[@SEGAQ8]

astro x or dt ?

[@arnaldoarcay1310]

I recently switched from the ASUS Theta 7.1 to the A50 x. I only have PC, so I dont care about the multiple connections. I just want to say the following: I thought that there was impossible to find something better that the Theta (I had 4 sets as the break very easily), but the A50 X headset is amazing... the sound with the ATMOS feature is something out of this world. Playing COD with this headset is simply amazing.

[@G_0NZ_O]

tested them out for 2 weeks i ended up returned them because they couldn’t replace my steel series nova pro wireless and the steel series Sonar EQ is fantastic.

[@HeliosThunderPlays]

Quick question, can use this headset and ab able to hear from 2 connections at the same time. Like if I'm using my PS5 and my PC, can I be able to hear from both. This is literally "make or break" for me at this point.

[@GearSeekers]

no

[@HeliosThunderPlays]

@@GearSeekers That's all I needed to hear, thank you.

[@Ntronicx]

Why don''t the A50 X control system volume on PC like every other gaming headset, especially the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed?

[@GearSeekers]

Because the A50X works as multiple audio interfaces in Windows. System volume is only relative to your primary audio interface. Because each level for game and voice mixes are completely separate it doesn't make sense to have the headset controlling the system volume. Most professional audio implementations also work the same way. They have a null system volume and the levels are controlled on the interface itself.

[@lochiebear5720]

Please do a build in the deepcool ch780

[@WanderyenErin]

15:02 Waiting for your recommendation for similar cheapest options for PC

[@stealthhunter6998]

Dolby atmos sounds really weird for me in games, everything sounds unatural. Anyone else or is there a certain config u should use?

[@gamingfun221]

Maybe its better for watching movies rather than gaming

[@Shad0w-4079]

so i had gen 4 till they broke but i still miss my A50 Gen 4. I am definitely buying the new ones since my old ones broke and I'm still using earbuds

[@Prophetofhope24]

Does the base station work while ps5 is in rest mode?

[@itsshawn1265]

Yes

[@Qwepzy]

The one downside of the newer Astro products Is not being able to have PC and console audio at the same time. Do these do it given you can plug both in?!

[@CurtisDishman]

Kinda but also mostly no. The difference consoles are passthrough by being switched. So one at a time. BUTTT it does have simultaneous bluetooth, so technically you could have the PC using BT and console on the HDMI/Usb

[@Qwepzy]

Oh I see thanks for that@@CurtisDishman

[@KW3ZT]

Good but can’t stream audio if your using a capture card

[@ps5skullreaper892]

So I just bought mine and I have been using the Astro A50 since 2016 to 2024 just bought mine last night, And i think i had gen 2 Astro A50 or Gen 3 I don't remember, But I wish i knew more about the switch option they come with so i can switch between my pc and my ps5 hoping its a smooth switch

[@MegaPikelet]

Why the $200 mark up for australian markets, 379 USD is only 577AUD

[@hefeydd_]

Within the first 4 days, I revived a firmware update and Dolby Atoms no longer has sound on the XBOX with Dolby Atoms enabled. Before I updated the firmware it was working perfectly and then after the latest firmware update I no longer have sound. It says in the firmware notes that they improved HDMI for certain monitors and I believe it is this firmware update that turned a £360 headset into a paperweight. I've spoken to Logitech they will escalate this to the software team. Until I applied that patch it was fine now I have no sound on the XBX but I do via PS and PC but when Dolby At as is enabled no sound. Has anybody else experienced the same since the latest firmware update with the LG 4K HDR OLED TV?

[@kidbot1]

Did you get it to work ?

[@hefeydd_]

@@kidbot1 It's under investigation with Logitech I've spoken to support and I advised them that I have purchased a new XBX (which I needed anyway as I've had mine from day one, it's 3 and a half years old) I purchased a new TV which again is nearly 4 years old and I was going to get a new one this year anyway and it is all connected correctly and still no sound on the XBX but there is sound with PC and PS. Everything wAs it worked fine for 4 and a half days from the time it was delivered it had a charge of 75% so it didn't take long to charge to 100% I used it for 5 hours and in total used it for 22 hours plus from Wednesday to Sunday as soon as I applied the firmware update which it did successfully with no errors the following day I had no sound even though the headset was assigned to thr XBX and Dolby Atmos has been assigned there is no sound. I've told Logitch it is either a faulty base station or the firmware screwed up the base station one of these is thr culprit because it isn't my side as I've got a new TV, new XBX and all new cables and no sound. I've told them to replace the base station or I will pack it all up and send it back to them and I will have a refund and go elsewhere and you've just lost a customer. Everything was working fine until I updated the firmware and then it stopped working only on thr XBX side nothing else just the XBX. Which has always bugged me? Why only the XBX? It's as though there is no encode signal coming from the HDMI port to the base station because the headset is showing as assigned but no sound that would point to the base station not being able to encode the sound signal. So it's either a faulty base station or ilth firmware screwed up the encode signal from HDMI.

[@kidbot1]

@@hefeydd_ I’m getting one tomorrow and I do too have an Xbox hoping not to run into the same problem

[@hefeydd_]

@@kidbot1 Logitech is arranging to get mine to go back so that they can investigate what has happened to mine and why I have no sound via the XBX.

[@Calypso694]

that price is audiophile style pricing BUT it IS supposed to be a multifunctional unit. HOWEVER like i just said, for that price, you can get a banger pair of Audiophile dork headphones and have everything in one minus a mic which most gamers have already 90 percent of the time.

[@brunoboy98]

do you have a rec for an audiophile level pair of headphones ?

[@Calypso694]

@@brunoboy98 I had Sennheiser HD58XXs. You don’t need a DAC(digital to analogue converter) for them but if you do have a DAC the sound is obviously better. They are open back meaning all sound bleeds in from outside and others can hear but the clarity is great. The 6XXs are roughly the same I think. Anything else you’ll need a huge setup for. Both pairs go on sale often on DROP

[@SharrodVisuals]

Astro or maxwells?

[@NA-dt5sz]

These cost more than a hd6XX ($200 or with discount can go to $169.) Used hd600 brand (brand new price $300h hd560s (around $150) HD280 pro ($75) I tend to suggest iem under $100 so TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero: RED (think around $50) I dislike closed back… after I tried open backs. Best part about openback is that you can hear yourself. Want wirless connection: fiio btr3/ btr15 or btr7 All prices listed in USD.

[@NA-dt5sz]

Audeze Maxwell I think is around $200 usd… I could be wrong. Are actually better than these. Only issue is that I heard the headband breaks… so yeah. You have dt900 (not my cup of tea) think those are $150 + wireless adapter = $250.

[@PlaymakerTB]

IEM for life

[@CrashPOL]

Model?

[@xXSuReaLXx]

whats the song at 0:48?

[@peterspinuzzi9695]

He makes all his own music

[@GearSeekers]

I make all the music.

[@xXSuReaLXx]

amazing job man @@GearSeekers

[@xXSuReaLXx]

what tier sub do i need and how will i find this song after subbing? @@GearSeekers

[@GearSeekers]

Any tier is fine. There is a music for members playlist on the channel page :)

[@armen1136]

The docking issue is not just you. I have issues with it as well. I even switched the earpads to wicked cushions but that caused even more issues with not fitting properly into the dock, So I just stuck with the stock earpads. Still a really good headset, But definitely not perfect and I don't think it's worth the asking price.

[@CurtisDishman]

Its been an A50 thing forever, pull one ear pad out and no problem.

[@clawson32104]

I also use Wicked Cushions on mine and went back to the stock ones. Zero docking issues for me with them but a pain with the Wicked Cushions.

[@larryrosentreter9423]

$380 and still no Bluetooth audio from your phone. Another reason I don’t have Astro any more. LOVE ASTRO but love my music more.

[@kingcooleyiv]

The reason why I have steelseries

[@itsshawn1265]

You can get Bluetooth audio on both at the same time?

[@_yeRR]

Pro x 2 headset with the A50x mic quality 👌 with the $250 price or less haha

[@cryptohawk]

It's crazy to spend that kind of money on a headset and still face the wireless connection issues. Just get an Astro A40 with a mixer and make your life easier and enjoy the best sound quality possiable.

[@GearSeekers]

What wireless connection issues lol

[@hp1799]

Did you try them on a PlayStation five?

[@clawson32104]

I use mine on PS5 with Tempest 3d and they work perfectly for shooters. I can hear things so clearly and early that it feels like cheating sometimes. Only initial issue I had was the sheer amount of cables just to connect to the PS5. It takes 4 cables but it works.

[@hp1799]

@@clawson32104 are you talking about?

[@hp1799]

@@clawson32104 I purchased these and I’m using them on a PlayStation five I just need to know what’s the best connection and software to use

[@clawson32104]

@@hp1799 answered the question about using on a PS5.

[@hp1799]

@@clawson32104 what question you would like me to answer I was looking for it. I use them. The place is five is very good. Is the only headset that allow me to lower my teammate volume voice down in the game.

[@Shotbyamin]

Good video great work. But as far as Astro headsets go, I don’t give them my money anymore. They upped the price and the paint on these are still chipping. Lazy work by Astro

[@grafhikul]

I cant even find a pair online in the U.S

[@richdelmazzio9890]

Only $10-20 less expensive than the z906 surround system….. gasp. That is next level expensive.

[@jasp2003]

$100 off on Amazon right now. Just the white one. I’m adding this to the gameroom

[@jasp2003]

Amazon AU

[@RobViguurs]

Eh, the a50x is a great wireless gaming headset, but that's it. Earcups are to small to my liking, they perform pretty mid with music and movies. I am really happy with Sennheiser HD 490 Pro, they perform on all areas much better including comfort, except surround gaming that a50x is slightly better.

[@Cypher_NZ]

I thought products like this were great, then I picked up headphones like the HD 560S and I realised these are all over priced low-mid tier cans with software.

[@m3rcyTV]

Your head is quite weird shaped but for us cool cats with hair. We feel your pain

[@realspillBill29]

I got them....I am returning them...great headsets...but when I heard the mids and treble crackle playing pubg ...I took them off and put on my other headsets

[@JoseGarcia-mi4ig]

At least it's cheaper than the Airpods Max for even better hardware 🗿

[@horbus1]

No 3.5 mil for mixing

[@EdwardElric6464]

Only 24 hours of battery life while the Audeze Maxwell has 80 and other headsets have 40 with hot swappable battery packs is kinda rough. All of those are also cheaper. The also don't have aux in to use like wired headphones (although the maxwell does is has to be powered on to work) and the base station HDMI audio is cool if you need it, it's just very bulky if all you want is a 2.4 dongle. Also I hate G hub. I have a G502 hero mouse and avoid it like the plague. Also if you want to wear these outside and use them as a daily driver headphone, they do look more gamer than other options if that bothers you. Plus some cheaper options have ANC and most ANC headphones are cheaper than this too. It's a no from me dog.

[@horbus1]

Arctis nova pro is still king of headsets

[@zeeksy6276]

Eh

[@clawson32104]

That's your opinion. Others will say the Maxwell or A50x. Different strokes for different folks

[@angronsemperorissues8217]

The Astro a50x don’t work with my monitor. lol (Philips 279m1rv) apparently it doesn’t work with a lot of 4k 144hz monitors with a KVM switch. Sending them back as that’s just stupid!!

[@pinsandscrews6459]

*looks at price* *Nopes right out of that one*

[@JoakimBD]

Really underwhelming headset and considering it took them almost 5 years to release it that just makes it even worse. Still no swappable battery and the fact that I can't play on my Playstation while listening to something on my PC (or the other way around) is just insane... also the comfort of the SLIM AS HELL headband is horrendous 🤣

[@LivadasConsultingRochester]

"Freedom Units" 😂 Never let a corporate product designer make you feel like the shape of your head is stupid.

[@Nicc93]

if you havent seen Cyraxx before, his head will scare you

[@papap9477]

$750... what a joke.

[@TheQuickyouknow]

Overpriced for niche features. Such a shame since I loved Astro, but I can't justify these. The Maxwells still sound better and the Stealth Pros have better features with comparable sound.

[@the_giefster]

$749AUD without ANC. Yeah no thanks.

[@xWaxxy]

ANC sucks for gaming, IMO. Still ghastly expensive though

[@cyriltelley5138]

​@@xWaxxyDepend on what you want. ANC is not the best features for gaming but if you are used to using headphones to watch films, videos etc, ANC is a must to have

[@the_giefster]

@@xWaxxy true, but I also use headphones for music and movies. ANC is a must to drown out city noise and children 😂

[@RafitoOoO]

ANC feels horrible to use imo. But to each their own.

[@nikochinx1781]

@@the_giefster buy some airpod max i hot the anc is great

[@mudibluz2006]

Audeze Maxwell is cheaper than the Astro and has better sound quality too. I wouldn’t recommend

[@GearSeekers]

Maybe you should watch the video to see what makes this different to other headsets ;) There is nothing on the market that even comes close to the feature set of the A50 X

[@EdwardElric6464]

When they're 80$ more they should have more features. But not everybody cares.100 Canadian dollars in my pocket and possibly better sound matter more to me. @@GearSeekers

[@kingcooleyiv]

Beg to differ!!! Steelseries Nova pro can't be beat with the feature sets

[@CoachGarcia]

@kingcooleyiv I dont understand the hype with steelseries novas ...sound is terrible compared to astros lol

[@kingcooleyiv]

@@CoachGarcia lol not at all. I had both and kept the steelseries for better sound and dual connectivity. The charging system is leagues better, never have to worry about charging while gaming long hours. You can take these with you anywhere with the dac amp too.

[@franklinbishop6272]

"PromoSM" 🤦

[@FrankOnline007]

Haha no thx

[@Oneiros433]

Leather earmuffs are dogshit they decay over time like fake leather is, regular muffs last forever and are soft like my hair so it feels like my hair.

[@iiiHOT]

They sound soooo bad on PS5

[@mrfabtastic5321]

Ya still rocking the double decker Mac mini