NEW Astro A50x Headset Review, FINALLY UPDATED!

Reviewing the new updated Logitech Astro A50X wireless gaming headset. This gaming headset works on every gaming platform from Xbox Series X and Series S, Playstation 5, PC, iMac, and Nintendo Switch! But is it worth the high price tag of $380? 😱
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TIMESTAMPS
In the box - 00:00
Setup - 02:01
Comfort & Build - 04:20
Features & Functions - 07:45
Mic Test - 12:56
Sound - 14:00
New A50 vs Old A50 - 16:50
Cost & Thoughts - 18:11

[@TheTechne]

Just to be clear, when I'm talking about sound, yes that is the same great quality across all platforms. The only downgrade in sound is if you run USB only. PS: I know the new consoles don’t have optical, my point on the optical, was simplicity.

[@famezy9103]

Another nice review my man, thank you Does the custom EQ save to the headset or do you have to connect to the app every time you want to game?

[@alexmolina6114]

So it forces me to use pass though for good sound quality. Your right I will wait for a dumb down version

[@TheTechne]

@@famezy9103 thanks a bunch man! and it saves

[@famezy9103]

@@TheTechne great, thank you

[@famezy9103]

@@alexmolina6114 I’m the same, when gaming I personally don’t care about overall sound quality as long as it sounds good and clean. I’m more interested to try these out to see how good the imaging is and also the how loud they get, because the previous A50 while imaging was really good, even at max volume it just wasn’t loud enough for me

[@branhoma]

I am so happy that you finally decided to post a review about these!

[@cjpert5286]

Your are the one reviewer I wanted to for these. As I’ve watched the older A50s one this video is helpful. Thank You

[@daltonburroughs3811]

The biggest positive is that they kept the felt pads. Those pads are so comfortable and don't really get that hot while gaming.

[@Johnny-Castle]

Agree 100%

[@adhamhalid]

Was waiting for your review for this A50X since its launch! Then suddenly BOOM, video uploaded 7min ago on my KZbin suggestion. Thank you.

[@TheTechne]

thank you for watching

[@mattp1680]

Was waiting for your review over anyone else's to see how these really perform. Never been a huge Astro fan myself had a pair of A40s many years ago but don't think I could go back from my Audeze now. I like the idea of cycling between devices but I have my PC setup in the spare room and PS5 downstairs on the TV so wouldn't really benefit me. Looking forward to the upcoming comparisons though, and it does seem like they really upgraded the mic quality. Great video Techne 👍

[@andrewgtiddlyt7832]

The first person I watched do a proper headset review..had to order myself a set. Waiting on delivery but the last gen a50s have been my daily drivers since 2019. Bought other headsets in between but keep going bk. Cant wait to test these out. Great review as always 👍

[@OkayZeta]

since these have been announced ive been waiting for this day couldnt wait for your review

[@AlexMonzon1995]

Finalllyy been waiting for them to release a new version ! Just out my order in ! Didn’t even know they released these. Glad i bumped into this random video at 6 am lol

[@trypelz6840]

Holy dang i did not expect such a great Microphone on the A50X after the distaster that the G Pro X2 Lightspeed Microphone was, good job to that ! Still waaaaay to expensive, gonna wait for a sale to pick it up

[@pixelslaughter3492]

I really loved my A50 when i had them for a couple of years. I currently have a VZR Model One and Audeze Maxwell but I'm definitely interested in trying these at some point in the future

[@cam5816]

Which is your favorite?

[@jello2tube]

Ty for the review. Love that heat signature view for the pads 👏👍👌

[@jaredwolfe9679]

Hey man I haven’t watched you lr videos in a while, (had a baby, not that I don’t love ya). Your videos are as always top tier! Take care ✌️

[@wicklyx15]

YES! I have been waiting for your review! I pre-ordered mine waiting in anticipation for this review to drop. You are the ONLY person who has covered sound quality, mic test, AND whether or not the Wicked Cushions would fit! Thank you for continuing to bring top notch content. You are hands down my favorite gaming peripheral reviewer!

[@TheTechne]

Man thank you so much for the kind words and support ❤

[@radosawroszewski2692]

well this is first review of this headset on youtube so that obvious he was the only one one who covered this. The mic quality test did one guy who was doing unboxing of this headset on live

[@radosawroszewski2692]

the guy who made mic test on live is called 9to5toys

[@radosawroszewski2692]

but i agree that Techne reviews are amazing, he have really simillar taste and preference to me

[@BeHempy]

They look terrible.

[@Classified0]

I've been looking for a review since they announced it, amazing

[@slayer2211]

Hey techne I love your videos. The positivity and honest costumer reviews

[@gamist8166]

I only really used gaming headsets back in my console days. Had the a40 with the mixamp on PC when I transitioned and got addicted to the mixamp with the voice/game balance with its 2 audio channels. Now I got a Beacn Mix Create for the same thing on steroids basically. Sucks that it costed so much in comparison, but this astro company is what got me addicted to multiple volume nobs for things like music, voice, and the game.

[@phatgroover79]

Love your work Techne! Any chance of getting a review on the new Sony Pulse Explore Planar Earbuds?? I’ve read/seen some good and a lot of bad reviews about them. Not sure who to trust…? You da man! 😎

[@ckbeat1]

Just wanted to say your tip for the WC replacement Ear pads are a massive game changer! I’d never heard of WC before your video and decided to give them a go based on your advice. Worth the money and makes the A50x feel and sound even better.

[@perpetualtedium]

I appreciate this review. I had the last gen a50s for three or so years and they just died on me randomly. I've been on Corsair Virtuoso since but I've really missed my a50s as the virtuosos have a lot of issues with wireless interference as well as letting a lot of cross sound in. I'm pretty much sold on the a50x despite the high price tag now

[@princegroove]

This was a much needed update for sure. I might pick these up when I’m bored with my amazing Arctis Pro Nova Wireless cans.

[@VaultTecAi]

Looking good boss seeing you go from barely tats no beard to the new look i love it lol fits you well bro keep up the great content

[@jazmingonzalez9700]

Best review by far! Thanks!

[@jawadbakhshi31]

Can’t wait till next month. Been waiting for these

[@wrathcaster2555]

Great video man, i was waiting forever for them to upgrade and got the nova pros instead, no regrets, especially now when i see the astro A50X price! LOL

[@Its_Mik3]

Great video as always. Quick question. Does the voice/game chat work on PS5? If not do you know any that do other than the pulse which I have and do not like. Thank you in advance.

[@Scyfzer]

Good video brotha, was waiting for this one. Now I gotta wait for them comparisons. Lol

[@TheTechne]

Thanks man, and I’ll have the comparison vid this week 👍

[@Katzikindi]

Nice review 😃 my Question is do you have a static Sound By the new 50x.? When the Volume is higher or More in Game Sound. On the Xbox and pc it was easy Game Chat More to Chat then it was normal but on the PlayStation it was Bad Sound without the Adapter and with Adapter you have the Full static and wierd sounds but good Sound.Hopfully it is no More static sounds on the new astro a50x.

[@famezy9103]

Even though everyone’s hearing is different, I’m confident this new A50 will sound good and also have really good imaging, but that price wow. The previous A50 cost way more than it should have when compared to some of the competition. It had good sound, really good imaging, nice base station and that’s it. It also lacked Bluetooth and only had 15 hours battery life and even some of the cheapest headsets at the time that cost the quarter of the price had 20 plus hours battery life Now with this new A50 they increased the battery life to 24 hours, which is still way less than a lot of other headsets and they advertise it as one headset for all platforms and nobody will even use that feature. I have 2 PS5’s, Xbox Series X and PC and still I wouldn’t use that feature, because each device is in a different room and most people have their main gaming platform they game on 90% of the time. They also added simultaneous Bluetooth which they’re only at least 8 years behind the competition and now they cost even more at a ridiculous £350 Again, everyone’s hearing is different, but if this new A50 was something miles better than anything else at £350, @TheTechne would’ve said it in this video

[@mexreax4493]

its alot ligther then other headsets and its quality was alot better.

[@xhydrox]

I use that feature. I have my PC, PS5, and Switch in 1 room. This headset in invaluable to me.

[@BiGG_X]

about damn time... When I bough the my A50s a couple years ago, I didnt think id need to manually switch from my PC to my Console every time I changed platform. Ive always liked Astros and I might have to look into these. Yes my console and PC are hooked up in the same area so thats a plus for me.

[@DizConnected]

Get the Maxwell's, 90mm drivers, I love mine and you will love yours too. Be sure and get the wicked cushions for them, it makes them stinkin' cozy!

[@Kohgie]

Super super sick was really debating on getting these but the beyerdynamic dt 900 pro x changed my life I think imma hold off I used astros for years absolutely loved them but I think I’m done with wireless after going wired the sound quality and imaging is insane

[@Echevarria520]

Been thinking of upgrading from my G935 and my wife's G733 headsets. Looking forward to your comparison as to I'm curious as to which has more volume since the G935 has 50mm drivers. We found the G733 very underwhelming across the board, they just look pretty.

[@teknici4n]

Great review earned a new subscriber here. loved the details. I have a question though. How would i integrate these with my GoXLR? i have my setup with my PC and PS5 on the same desk and use a goxlr to manage my audio inputs and outputs. This new one doesnt have the 3.5mm aux input the old base has so im not sure how i could integrate it. Also i did have to buy an hdmi to optical converter and i can confirm those things are not cheap if you want the 4K 120hz. the price of the astro a50s and the converter together do amount to about 380 so the price seems about right.

[@MegaTheJohny]

Hello Sirs, love your channel. Do you mind answering is there a mic upgrade from old to X version? Mic didn't sound so good on A50 (old one)

[@zachariahtmnt]

I’m very excited for this set up because I have all three of my systems at my desk and it’s very convenient for me. Now I just need to save up for em 😂

[@stuartbhoy127]

Ordered the wicked ear pads after watching this video, thanks for the suggestion 👍👍

[@thecalagm6435]

Hola tech eres la conga con cebolla me encantan tus videos tan geniales como siempre dime tu opinion que eligirias astro a50x o turtle beach steahl pro ??

[@izSpadez]

I was adamant about getting the new A50x when it came out but I saw the normal A50’s on sale and I snagged them up immediately. I only use PC and have been very very pleased with the quality of sound and hardware from my A50’s. I have 0 use in using the pass through as I own no consoles and personally hearing this makes it sound like they are the same as the normal A50’s. Pleased I only bought the A50’s and I appreciate watching this video as it made my decision more justified. Thanks for doing the review :)

[@stuartbhoy127]

Absolutely brilliant headset, only thing I’ve had issue with is sometimes the mic doesn’t come on when I fold the arm down - very intermittent issue doesn’t happen a lot, switch the headset off & back on, it work problem solved, thanks for the review! It was the one that helped me decide to purchase the headset.

[@justdemon839]

this the kind headset i been looking for one for all platforms and wireless

[@chozenkendrick5857]

Thank you for this. I hope you do a tutorial for people that want more base or even one for watching movies

[@ridamark]

i have the old version of these and the one thing thats never talked about is that you can do 2 audio inputs from a PC at the same time (usb and optical). I LOVEEE this bc I can set discord chat flat and game sounds for surround sound. Its amazing and I would love to know what other headsets do this as well, bc now that im use to it, I wouldnt wanna go back to a headset without it.

[@CurtisDishman]

Wait really

[@ridamark]

Yup! It’s such an amazing feature that is not talked or featured enough by techtubers and idk why. It’s a game changer.

[@ineptxpython3501]

If you use the surround mode then you arent hearing right

[@carljohnson7]

Thanks for the review, wanted to see a legit deep dive on these

[@AdamOfCourse]

The mic quality is insane, I honestly think it sounded noticeably better than the standalone mic you recorded the video with - bonkers!

[@mohamedelshekhiby8247]

love yr videos. 2 Questions. first best headset between SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless , SteelSeries New Arctis Nova 7X and Astro A50X (pc and ps5 no xbox) . second Question taking into consideration the connection type , how to connect both a wireless headset and a soundbar to a gaming pc at the same time and how to switch between them (i mean i power the headset and use them to game then switch them off and use the soundbar for all else ) how to connect both and swtich between them without having to connect/disconnect wires every time ???

[@dafridgegaming72]

Great stinkingCOZY Video. I didn't realize wireless A50's don't use a mixamp!! I have wired Astro A40's TR 2019 I'm thinking of upgrading my headset. Any recommendations on what I should get? 60 years old and I'm a Cod Fanboy. Thanks for the kickass vids and for having a kickass community!!

[@AbyssWalker15]

I had the original A50’s. 3 different pairs . Had battery issues / charging issues with all of them. I went on to the Steelseries arctis pro wireless, and I’ve had them for almost 6 years now. No issues, ever.

[@cobra2994]

Nova pro wireless I’ve had since launch and they are thee best I have ever had the only issues was the cushions and then I just went to wicked got them switched out and they have been perfect!

[@swoopingcranes2726]

I had the exact opposite experience. A50s during the lifespan of the ps4 and never had issues. Got the nova pro wireless with the ps5 and have had trouble on and off since. Sometimes they’ll just turn off for a few seconds and then power back on. Other times everything will sounds super staticky and robotic and nothing I do will fix that unless I just turn them off for a few days.

[@Ty2595]

Went from Sony Golds to hyper x alphas, to these but gen 3 and now steel series pros (older version before the newer ones) I may check these out in the future I loved my old A50s but they just started creating weird issues cause of the age of them glad they finally made a new model

[@Goomy736]

phenomenal review!

[@J0ttaD]

Love this lightning and the red background

[@TheTechne]

Thanks

[@GNprime]

Thank you stating that the ear cups are the same! I have been looking for this information since they announced them.

[@sole_less]

Is this a good thing?

[@GNprime]

@@sole_less Sure! Made them readily available right at launch. I was actually able to use my A50 Gen 4 earcups, which I loved!

[@JPRacer77Qc]

Totally agree with your conclusion. They should release a cheaper version with the gen4 base with optical-in at $200.

[@dragonshock]

can you make a vid of the best headsets built like a tank? I'd love to see what you feel are the most durable headsets while also have having great sound quality and features

[@Enigmatic_Soldier]

thank you for your thorough imvestigation and explanations, this review helped me decide i bought the gen4 a50 about a month ago and they were bombastic good had the gen 3 like 5 years before that and i will return the gen 4, already pre ordered the a50x i have my ps5 and xbox series x on the same table on one monitor and only a lousy hyper x headset for my ps5, so this is really nice to get down to one universal headset the price is really affordable i don't know why everybody is nagging about that

[@supertiger2607]

Quick question from a newbie. Does that pass through basically eliminate the need to use an elgato to record a console gameplay to a pc with obs? Just curious.

[@nightshiift6664]

Thanks for the vid Techne, your vid helped me picked the maxwells it was the best decision ever. Is maxwells still your number one wireless gaming headset?

[@jamesstevens968]

No I have all the gaming headphones and Maxwell are the ones I do not use anymore there too too heavy for every day gaming and the app sucks and they don't sound all that great I've just ordered these astro a50x hopefully they will be on top of gaming headphones for a long time stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@patstock21483]

Damn these have come a long way. Still have my gen 1 battlefield 4 a50s that sound amazing even now. Only gripe is the battery can be iffy sometimes

[@LeoLeeGaming]

I can't stand fully closed headsets. I like the natural soundstage of open headsets. Actually, the A50s are more closed than the A40s. Seems it will be the same case for the A50x. Great review as always!

[@silversonic360]

I’m personally gonna pick these up for that convenient Switcher. Apparently you can also listen to PC audio and from one HDMI source. No more weird audio setups to play console games with friends chatting on Discord.

[@killuminativ0118]

Idk if you reviewed the audeze Maxwell or arctis nova pro wireless. If you did what pair would you recommend including the a50x?

[@Nala_1230]

glad the mic sounds amazing! I know people say for the price it should be but you would be surprised! :)

[@iGnashtys]

Can't wait for the comparison vids before I buy them or not

[@christianweber1231]

If you could be so kind and upload your custom EQ shown in the video to the community presets? Awesome video, this and the comparison video made me pull the trigger on the new A50x model over the maxwells.

[@othreetl]

I bought a pair of Astro A50 a long time ago when the playstation 3 came out, and it has been the best headset i have ever bought, still wear them to this day, best sounding and best as far as durability. The only downfall is the batteries in the headset do not last that long any longer sadly. But there are by far the most comfortable i have warn. The bass is by far the boomiest and the sound is the best as far as being emmerrsed in your games.

[@MotivationalShorts_682]

you never used a DAC with a studio headset like the ones from Beyerdynamic.. you wouldn’t say that again.. „Gaming“ Headset are still overpriced s*it … 400$ for this is ridiculous

[@eleonora7490]

If I am just a PC gamer, shall I go with the Astro A50X or with the Logitech G Pro X2 Lightspeed regarding sound and mic quality? Or go with a totally different company in general?

[@necondaa]

I’m glad we finally got an updated version, I might replace my Arctis Nova Pro with them

[@NickD_001]

Great review. I respect the honesty about the cost rather than just promoting the product. When you do a comparison video, can you compare the mic against the razer blackshark v2 pro 2023 which is considered one of the best mics on a gaming headset? Thanks!

[@TheTechne]

will do, actually already done ;) video will be up this week

[@rbednarczyk]

would be considering this one if I didn't have my Maxwells. Nice review Techne!

[@TheTechne]

Thanks a bunch man ❤

[@thetruckdrivinggamer2098]

Is it worth the upgrade from A40 TRs? Thx great review!

[@user-kh1jp3gr4d]

Can you make a review on the inzone h9 headset? I know they're not new but I would like your review opinion on it thanks, great content you make

[@beatsbyjules.]

I got mine yesterday for my series x and I love them!! Drove me nuts it didn’t come with a 2.1 cable for the price they charge…

[@pieterpost-sf4ff]

@the Techne Just a completely different question, which brand is the case you have on the iPhone? It is exactly what I need in construction!

[@aditmaul3]

how's the pass through performance? did you notice any sound delay? because the last time I use hdmi pass through it gaves me that annoying delay

[@XXXdemon45XX360]

Holy shit, the mic isn't that bad. Can't wait to get my mine. Already pre order.

[@chrismattison7758]

A40’s great. A50’s top head pad pops out. Happened 2nd day I had them. Not mishandled.

[@spreadthehate]

I'm still rocking my gen 1 Astro's, man i am going to be so sad when that mixamp dies. Best sounding headset i ever had combined with the Dolby plugin from MS store on pc.

[@mykalmatters8322]

Will you eventually be doing a review on the PlayStation Pulse Explore earbuds that just dropped? I figured you may in response to Audeze being involved with the product. Hope u have a good day!

[@TheTechne]

I do plan on it

[@darksamus8]

Personally do ur prefer this headset? Turtle beach stealth pro or Steelseries Artis nova pro wireless after the review? And great vid 👍 keep it up with great contents !

[@Adidas_Altyn]

Wondering this too. I'm coming from the last gen Astro a50s and I just got the acrctis nova pro wireless and I love it, it sounds (after lots of tweaking) better and has way more features. Only thing I miss is the pads on the a50 they were more comfortable

[@TheAwesomejuan]

10:15 you could get multiple base stations to move the headset between console and PC in separate rooms.

[@xxendl3ssxx984]

The Rolex of Gaming Headphones. I've been using A40s for years and run Razer Krakens and The Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 on my PC.. Might need to get these.

[@williambonilla8787]

Do you think this headset would work with older consoles like say a GameCube with an hdmi adapter plugged into it? Like if the sound will come out with just the hdmi pass through without usb tethered?

[@babajaga_666]

i'm undecided if you take steelseries artic nova pro wireless .....or this...which are better?...As aesthetic i prefer steel series ....i use on pc and ps5.....but i want to use also with tv. On pc i play also competitive games like cs2 and valorant

[@arejay670]

I have the old A50's and a 4k 120hz passthrough. Are the new ones a drastic upgrade from that?

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi techne I want to order these for my PS5 but can you use the tempest audio for these headphones does it work because you have HDMI cables I'm Waiting to find out before I buy these thank you

[@Justin-hh2kj]

Please please answer this question. Does the voice chat/game balance work directly on the headset on PS5 as it normally only works with first party headsets I.e pulse 3D. Thank you.

[@BishopBoas]

Question, I currently have the A50 Gen 4s. I stream and play on xbox but I set up an audio extractor with the optical port so my headset can be plugged into my PC and can still hear game sound and use my party on xbox game bar. Can you still hear PC audio while the base station is set to Xbox or PS?

[@kingjames9109]

@The Techne Did you notice any "INPUT LAG" when having 2 different HDMI CABLES pass between the the Base Station Console & TV any noticeable Input lag at all especially in Competitive games like Call Of Duty or Fortnite?

[@Truck0331]

A problem I had with the a50s was whenever I put them on the headband would pop off every single time, is there any change on that on this version?

[@tanakay9883]

hi, great video. Here is the summary of the question: I would like to order the Astro A50 X in white version for use on PS5 only. I would like to use this model without the HDMI relay because I want to avoid any form of latency. Is it possible to operate by usb without HDMI? If so, what are the changes to cable and HDMI usage? Is it only the mixed cat?

[@adelsmajlovic3605]

Hi bro, can I ask you which headphones are good for PUBG? I have some problems with hearing footsteps with my current tb recon 500.

[@KamtanaR6]

My complaint in something they didnt address is the screw issue on A40 and A50 models. The big screw in the middle above the ear cup comes loose on its own and it is a pain to get tightened back up.

[@abcmsaj]

I have A50s that are on the way out and weirdly, they intefere with my Xbox Elite Controller!! They prevent it from connecting to the Xbox Series X anymore... Unless you turn them off first, then turn the controller on, then the headset - very odd! But it made me want to look at getting some SteelSeries Nova Pros instead. I ordered those on Amazon this morning after seeing they were reduced (on Amazon UK at least!) but then I did a bit of research, came across your comparison video, and then came to this review, and I cancelled my Arctis order hours later and put an order in for Astro A50 X instead. Yes, they are expensive, but I loved my A50s. I am hoping the bluetooth technology means that they use a different frequency from my old A50s and so won't affect my controller...!

[@r3x_delta30]

The mic quality sounds amazing for a gaming headset! Massive improvement

[@XXXdemon45XX360]

Can you make custom eq settings for astro a50x? I would love see great footsteps and story gameplay

[@SpanishTwix]

The mic sounds amazing

[@steventweir8808]

I bought these headphones after watching this review and this is my personal thoughts The sound quality is absolutely awesome only if you adjust your EQ right and with the EQ I feel I need a set up for every game I play no matter what game because say I have one set up for battlefield and I go play something else it'll sound awful. So that's my one complaint is it's annoying (to me) I have a hard time finding a perfect balance for multiple games. Mic quality is great I'm told on the receiving end I only use this on xbox nothing else so I can't say how the switching works. I do get a tad bit of static once in a while on start up of the head set but after that it's fine. Overall I am very satisfied with these and hope they last me as long as my old pair of RIG headphones did. My only other complaint is its hard to find a good balance between game and chat. This might just be me being picky too Hope this little review helps!

[@camorra77official84]

So how does the sound compare to the logitech g pro x 2 lightspeed? i can get the x2 lightspeed for 175€ . I think the 50mm graphene will be better for fps games like cs2

[@HintTricks]

Astro A50 Gen4 is 380g heavy, says Astro & the new ones are 363g. But here they are actually the same! Unfortunately, it's not so comfortable for me on my head, because they press. The balance around the hanger in general is not perfectly matched. Others are much better, such as SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P, BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 or Logitech G Pro X 2.

[@gr8tmuzic11]

Do you have to use the hdmi pass through?? The reason why I ask,and no one is mentioning this with this headset, is that pass through is going to introduce latency of some sort as you’re putting something in between your tv to console. Not to mention the CEC handshaking issues this could potentially create if you have a soundbar or AVR.