WHO WINS? Comparing The NEW Astro A50x to every other gaming headset

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Comparing the new Astro A50x wireless gaming headset to all the other popular gaming headsets, from the SteelSeries Arctis Nova pro Wireless, Audeze Maxwell, Logitech GPro X2, Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, and more. What gaming headset will that the crown?
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
Astro A50x VS SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless - 02:09
Astro A50x VS Audeze Maxwell - 11:20
Astro A50x VS Logitech Pro X2 - 20:38
Astro A50x VS Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - 26:09
Astro A50x VS Corsair Virtuoso XT - 33:41
Astro A50x VS Razer BlackShark V2 Pro - 39:17
Astro A50x VS SteelSeries Nova 7- 45:14
Mic Tests - 50:04
Final Thoughts - 54:33

[@TheTechne]

I know, this is a long one. But I thought it would be better to have all comparisons in one vid, rather than releasing 6 separate vids. Maybe not the best plan for clicks/viwes, but hopefully this was more helpful 👍

[@SilverJoystix]

You did a great job with the video. It's the only comparison video anyone should need when trying to make a decision about purchasing this.

[@keithspencer9165]

Maxwell price dif is the baked in atmos license on the Xbox version

[@DoMiNuSxX1]

When should we expect to see a a50x software video to show best eq settings etc…

[@TheTechne]

@@DoMiNuSxX1 I shoed it in the main video. On the phone app

[@sdbomedyclashofclans8490]

no this is perfect. these aren't cheap and I don't mind a longer video to confirm my purchase. thank you!

[@BulletTrucking99]

Dude thanks for being one of the first youtubers to review this headset. Can always rely on you uploading quick and giving honest reviews.

[@TheTechne]

And thank you for watching ❤

[@MrManutd1130]

@@TheTechne I mostly play Fortnite and you had mentioned how great footsteps sound in the A50x. Are the Maxwells comparable to the A50s in that regard or is there a difference? I’m trying to make up my mind between those too headsets. The weight of the maxwells wont bother me since I only play a couple of hours at a time. Also I only play on Xbox so all the pass through options on A50s I wouldn’t use. I plan on using them mostly for gaming

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi a50s all day long I have the audeze Maxwell for my PS5 and there boring and too too too heavy and the app sucks they been sitting on my desk for two months now I don't even use them anymore I've been using the Logitech pro x 2 wireless and the I just ordered these a 50x there like the Cadillac of headphones or the king happy holidays stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@phlooke]

@@MrManutd1130The weight will definitely bother you even if you have ripped neck muscles and are a body builder. I remember the day I got my dream wireless headset that works with all my consoles/PC/phones and supports all the audio codecs like apt/aptZ/Qualcomm/ D:XTS/ Atmos etc and I didn't realize just how heavy my old headset was until I put on a a Feather light pair that I would literally walk out the front door and forget I was wearing them. Your neck and spine will thank you when you are older...trust.

[@guiltygamerxrd]

I love that you update comparisons to other options people might be thinking about when something new comes out. Most review channels just cover something at launch and then not much or nothing at all after that. Sometimes opinions can change over time and issues can show up months down the line, so it's refreshing to see someone that frequently revisits the other stuff that came out in the last year or so.

[@RadekZimmermann]

Thanks. The comparisons helped me a lot! 👍

[@AYO_Shisui]

you are the best was waitting for a video like this thank you so much keep going !!!!!

[@MrDanny1911]

Great video bro, been waiting for this!

[@MohanLePoete]

Hi. Amazing video. I am currently using the Arctis Pro Wireless headset. You left out an exciting thing that the Nova Pro Wireless can do. The ability to be connected to Bluetooth AND 2.4 GHz. Very useful for listening to music, playing a game with audio or taking calls on the phone while using or waiting for the next game to start on the PC. "Simultaneous 2.4GHz & Bluetooth mixes game & mobile audio" as said by SteelSeries. That was one of the main reasons I decided to buy those headsets (and the extra removable battery).

[@halokil3]

Fantastic review as always! But in my comparisons i have the maxwell and i have the nova pro wired with game dac as well but my maxwells have more bass and deeper bass as well as better highs with similar EQs they are in a leauge on its own it the sound department nothing compares to them comfort wise they are comfy but the nova pro wired is deff more comfy.

[@carlmichael9581]

Loved this review. I have been in the market for a headset again and recently went from the astro A40 to the Pro X 2 and really didnt care for the Pro X 2 that much. My friend just got the Nova Pro from steel series and let me use them for a day and really did not care for them either. This video helped me decide to go with the new A50x. After seeing all the comparisons. I agree the price is super steep for a headset but it definitely made me want them more than others. Thank You.

[@amandalopez1478]

I was thinking of getting the nova pros... what didn't you like ab them?

[@carlmichael9581]

@@amandalopez1478 me personally was the way they fit my head and wasn’t a fan of how they fit around my ears. I also felt like my Pro X 2 from Logitech had way better sound compared to them. Which they are only $250. Compared to the $300-$350. Still a great headset. Just didn’t suite my needs personally :)

[@TasmanianTiger88]

I actually don't think the land of $350 and a little bit above is unheard of when you are talking quality sound. Building a home cinema in your house changes your mind about that. I have a friend who don't care about those things and just plays from stock speakers on whatever he got. I convinced him to watch one of his favourite movies at my home, and you could tell he got that feeling of being in the theatre again. Some time later he asked what speakers I was rocking 😅

[@Kiobao]

@@amandalopez1478 I partly was as well, but I really disliked the mic on that one. everything else about them seemed great. I don't care to use stand alone mics as much but I care a lot about mic quality. So that is partly pulling me towards the Astro A50x's over the Nova. that said the whole dock thing and how much that adds to the price throws me off.

[@hokageobama4003]

Bought and returned them the same exact day. Did the same exact thing with the 30s.

[@Cereal_Killr]

First of great review and thanks for the time and info here!! Far as weight I agree, I game with Nova pro wireless and my Maxwells. I prefer the maxwells as the weight really don't bother me much with the WC setup both strap and cushions. I don't notice the weight until I'm on the PC using my 3D printers and moving around when needing to look up or down they get "slidey" on my head. But just gaming looking forward...zero issues for hours. My maxwells I just use Sonar too and leave the Audeze EQ app flat. Makes adjustments easier. Turn on headset and sonar switches to it automatically, same with my Nova pros! Turn off headset...automatic back to my edifier 1280DB's... Sonar is amazing! This is my 2 cents for those who may care.

[@spitfyre1085]

I appreciate the in-depth comparison with many different headsets.

[@slatticus]

mine came in the mail today and cant wait to set them up. I do have all my consoles essentially on one desk but the biggest headache is my cable management. gonna have to take apart every wire and re manage them again since it’s a pass through

[@benjaminhunter3157]

Nice, I have a set of steelseries nova pro, but i dont like the ANC nubs. would you recommend the A50 X

[@slatticus]

@@benjaminhunter3157 100%. graphene drivers are on a whole new level than the 4th gens a50 (my old daily) if you can get past the overly cable clutter of a setup these things provide and have actual use for the play sync then 100%. cant beat the simultaneous bluetooth usage also.

[@masc360]

@techne thanks for doing the comparison. I think one big point your missing with these Astro’s is the hdmi pass through allows them to do chat/ game mix on any console. None of the other headsets you compared can offer game/chat mix on the PlayStation specifically. It’s the same reason why Astro on Gen 4 used optical for the audio to be able to separate the audio channels. With the new consoles no longer using optical and most monitors also not having an optical output moving to hdmi makes sense. Now I understand that if you do not need that then these are an expensive headset compared to others in their category. But they do offer something the others don’t and I have always felt that there will never be a perfect headset for everyone. You need to get the best one that serves your needs best.

[@AnDr3w066]

Very niche to justify the price hike

[@masc360]

@@AnDr3w066I am not justifying the price based on this one feature. And like I said very person needs to decide what works best for them. I have been lucky enough to try just about every gaming headset, and to me this offer what I am particularly looking for in a complete package. I like Techne video I think he didn’t particularly like this headset because it didn’t offer what he was looking for. Like he said his setup is not conducive to this headset so the value for him is low, my comment was just this headset has some things that others do not and should be commended for that. I think helping highlight these things can assist buyers of making a better complete purchase.

[@jakoreian]

That is true however they really shit the bucket with these, they’re great sounding yeah but they’re a pain in the ass that don’t even work out of the box since you have to go purchase another cord even though they’re 400 dollars. On top of that they have to be plugged into the wall and require at minimum 4 different cords running to them and the Bluetooth is only to the base station so they can’t be used standalone major L.

[@slipvayneknot]

Have the Astro A50 gen 4. Got base stations for PS5 and XSX. Use optical too but XSX so buggy with the HDMI audio extractor. Going with the A50X cause it’s multi platform and it caught up with the times! Great unbiased review!

[@Wickery.]

I agree but if the a50 gen 4s work just fine is it worth the upgrade with the price point? That’s what I’m trying to decide right now

[@jakoreian]

@@Wickery.nope

[@DominicWatch]

What is the difference between the A50 and the A50x?

[@slipvayneknot]

The drivers are better. The mic is better. The battery life is better. They have Bluetooth so you take calls while gaming. Overall I’m pleased with them

[@jakoreian]

@@DominicWatch Drivers are better, mic is better, the software is much more accessible and modern, they’re 5 years newer and they have “better battery life”

[@kurts.5140]

Been waiting for this! One of the only you tubers showing the headset right now. I've got the Razer Blackshark V2 for the Mic, but I prefer Logitechs hardware. So let's hope this mic is good in comparison!

[@dagmarreyes7570]

the microphone quality alone is the main reason I'm going to get the A50X, it sounds so good.

[@darksamus8]

So is still good after one month later? Or issues ?

[@dagmarreyes7570]

@@darksamus8 No issues on my end thankfully.

[@deanetheridge4259]

A great comparison by one of my favourite reviewers, keep up the great work 👍

[@sillygoofygoobergoose8692]

I actually really enjoyed this video and how you added some humor to the review cuz there was a lot of headsets you talked about. Thanks for the review. Anyways one thing I wanna say is that I have the Arctic Nova Pro wireless and I got extremely lucky because I bought them when they were on sale for $250. That really surprised me. Anyways I’ve had them for a while now and I really do love them. I do have a few small gripes about them but overall they are amazing. I love the simultaneous Bluetooth feature as you stated and they definitely get spicy cuz after a long game session you can see the sweat built up. Might have to get one of those ear pillows you were talking about. Also I’m glad you mentioned the mic problem with these because the amount of times I’ve had teammates that complained about my mic being too low is insane. Ig the last thing I’ll say is the base station is very neat because you could even control it straight from the headset. Most of the time when I need to adjust something it is very quick and easy thanks to the little oled display. The headset not having an app is ok by me because the base station is noice. That’s it for my rambling

[@waifoos3213]

Great upload techne. Literally touched every point. Don't know another youtuber that can do it better.

[@TheTechne]

Thanks a bunch

[@TheHille24]

just received mine. it replaces the "old" A50 for me now. sits better, lighter. The sounds are really better en the mic is clear (people didn't know i got a chance, but they said ... you're mic sound really clear and nice today). The astro A50 an X version stays the best for me.

[@joaquinbarreto9398]

One thing I’d love for your to add which I find extremely important. Sound to me is the most important thing and while you cover high mids and lows you don’t touch on the other key aspects of sound. How is the surround sound on the headset in a game. Meaning depth of field, spatialization, transitional sounds, separation between highs mids and lows on its plane given sound plane. I had the audeze 150mm driver for the Xbox I don’t remember the model but while the highs mids and lows were superior to my gen 3 Astros the surround performance compared to my A50 were lacking. Yes those were technically 2.0 and not marketed as surround via software but it made a huge difference in immersion. Those huge planar drivers unfortunately made me experience some hearing loss, but now I find myself with the same issue. Do these maxwells sound flat from a dimensional atmospheric perspective vs the new Astros, I don’t know. Would just love to see you cover this aspect more in your sound section

[@masc360]

I have used both the maxwells and the a50x . Let’s call the aspects you are asking about the surrounding sound just to make my comment easier. My opinion Maxwell sound great no fatigue and you can hear everything very clearly but the surround sound is very limited. The A50x are def an upgrade over gen4 they sound much better tighter bass response clearer mods and highs but where they shine is their surround sound. But I will say this depending what you want to do with your headset might change what you buy, if you also want to listen to a lot of music then I would def recommend the maxwelll because you get a great sounding headset for both. I have a separate headphones for music so for me I was more interested in just the gaming aspect and while I didn’t find the Maxwell uncomfortable the weight was def noticeable and the a50x are way more comfortable

[@R3s1d3ntAl13n]

Hey Techne, great video as always. I'm assuming you could use this as a pass through for your TV as well by using one of the spare hdmi slots on the base station? Wonder how these would spund for watching movies?

[@BarderBetterFasterStronger]

eArc passthrough is not working for me with these headphones.

[@MadCheese1337]

@@BarderBetterFasterStronger yeah not ear passthrough possible but you could use a apple tv or possibly a google chrome?

[@slinkyscapes8530]

Yeah thanks ✊🏻 great comparison, that price just hurts to much for me to upgrade my A50’s and as I only play on Xbox I just wouldn’t get the use out of that base station

[@jonathanrolon7457]

My #1 concern when shopping for headsets was the mic quality and versatility. I also wanted Bluetooth so I can use the headset on my cell if I wanted to make calls…currently using Beats Studio buds and AirPods Pro and getting tired of having inner ear soreness from long calling sessions when working from home. I am getting my V2 Pros (2023) tomorrow and I am now worried about the issues I keep hearing. Hoping to not deal with that because it was hard enough finding a pair of headphones that did everything I wanted to do with a nice mic without paying over $250

[@dragonshock]

Great vid! Still struggling to decide what headset to get. I have a big head and those tension points usually tend to break or wear down after just a couple of months of regular use.

[@dragonshock]

May go with the corsair ones. That build is real tempting.

[@TheTechne]

The corsairs might be a great pick for u. If your on pc

[@kanogomez5063]

Great Video...I think the Astro A30 are a great pair of headset for the price...I got the A40 and the Nova Pro wireless....and they are all great

[@bigleechew]

Great Video. How would you compare them to the A40's with mixamp.?

[@wicklyx15]

Thank you again for another awesome video! Question about the A50x: can you set an EQ per input so when you cycle to that device, the corresponding EQ is used?

[@CurtisDishman]

I think I read that you can set it per game.

[@Voklesh85]

I am a Hi-FI lover so taking away from the challenge the Audeze which for their price give a sound performance unattainable for all the others, in my opinion the crown of the best headphones still today goes to the Nova Pro and not for the sound performance nor even for comfort, despite reaching an excellent level but for only one reason: replacing and recharging the batteries. During the day I use a 7.2 system to use the PC but living in an apartment I cannot use it at night especially for the LFE frequencies. Having wireless headphones with a constantly charged battery is essential and none of the competitors yet provide this feature, which has now become imperative. It doesn't matter if you forget to charge them or if you accidentally connected the wrong USB, you always have a charged battery.

[@networkn]

Very thorough, incredible really. Nice work.

[@TheTechne]

thank you

[@Dopamine666]

Happy to see Astro's updated with new drivers. I loved my A50's 4th gen, but now use Maxwell's and cannot use anything else now. They are nowhere near as heavy as the reviewer makes them out to be, I use them on 4-5 hour sessions no problem. The planar drivers are the secret sauce. Clearest, best sound in a wireless headset. Still have love for Astro's tho..,

[@fazeslasher7927]

yeah my neck is weak but i dont feel maxwells on my head at all

[@CloudTheHeroX]

The Maxwell’s definitely feel heavy. YMMV, but I found myself wanting to take them off quite often, which is not what you want to be thinking about when you’re playing games.

[@Dopamine666]

@CloudTheHeroX maybe u should work on that girlie neck lol

[@Juice_VI]

Amazing round up! I hate to say it but the A50X seems to be the best for me. I’m thankful that I can afford them but I just don’t want to pay that much just because it’s ridiculous lol. I might wait for an Amazon open box haha.

[@fabianocooper]

Is it possible to control the A50X's volume and chat/game mix with the DualSense Edge? Thanks

[@Juice_VI]

@@fabianocooper on PS5 you can control the overall system volume with the edge. So if you max out the A50 volume then use the edge for system control you should be good.

[@Wickery.]

@@Juice_VII have the original a50 gen 4 and I’m thinking if it’s worth the upgrade. That price point is insane tho and my a50s work just fine so idk

[@Juice_VI]

@@Wickery. I’ve had several pairs of them. I think the biggest upgrades are the drivers and Bluetooth for me personally since I mainly play on PC now. If you play on multiple platforms then of course the ability to switch between all of them is very nice. And the mic is really good.

[@Kiobao]

That's how I'm feeling. Over all, they seem to be the best option for me. I care a lot about comfort with a good mic quality since I'm gaming with friends for long periods of time. I like a good audio quality but I have stuck with my Arctis pro's because of the hotswappable battery. Sure, I can use my standalone mic, and I use the el gato wave 3, but I am tired of using the mic and getting in my way or just over my keyboard. So, I haven't decided what I like besides this.

[@Godwebbo]

Great review! Thinking of purchasing the astro a50x currently use steelseries 7 pro for pc. But would the usb a pass through be worse thsn the usb c pass through the steel series uses?

[@MadCheese1337]

think it another way all other wireless headsets you connect to the pc with a usb dongle anyways....

[@Elipze]

I would only like to know 2 things. 1- if the jack connection is still possible through a jack to type C adapter to connect to an audio mixer. 2-If the error where the crown came off the earphone is solved, like generation 4. I would greatly appreciate it if you answered those questions.

[@redlew012]

I have the turtle beach and drop them now I'm looking for a new headset.I had the Nova but not the pro version(returned) mic was bad and couldn't save an eq on Xbox. does the pro save or have any mic presets on the Dec for Xbox

[@iamthe0ne23]

@thetechne any comment on the A50x headband material? A50gen4 the headband had a textured kind of painted surface that peeled off after a while... is the material on the 50x the same?

[@Veiljustin83]

Despite the weight and spicy earpads for long hours, I will pick Audeze Maxwell anyday. Listening to music, playing games is a god sent on this amazing headset. Astro headsets have been too bassy/boomy for me, audeze's audio is absolute best and very well tuned. The mic technology on the Audeze is also very very good. Noise suppression is top notch! Connecting the headset to either my PC, PS5 or mobile phone/tablet is smooth and easy.... though I wish they let you use both dongle and bluetooth at the same time instead of only one. Which gaming headset allows you to listen to LDAC 24bit/96hz audio other than Audeze? So in love with the audio, but yeah, as he says, it's kinda spicy on the ears after using it for a while and will have to take it off for it to cool down.

[@ActionHank]

Was gonna say the same thing. You'd honestly have to pay me to use those Astros over the Maxwells. I haver the much older Cloud Orbits/Mobius' and they're heavy as well and before swapping pads, they got a bit warm after a while of gaming, but the weight never was an issue. Maybe I'm not a sissy and can handle a lil bit of extra weight on my head, but I've literally worn mine for 10+hrs straight and never had an issue. Comfort is definitely a priority, but not higher than the sound quality and mic quality for me tbh.

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi I have the audeze Maxwell for my PS5 and there too too too heavy for every day use and there boring and the app sucks they been sitting on my desk for two months don't even bother picking them up I've been using the Logitech pro x 2 wireless every day I've just ordered these astro a50x for PS5 there like the Cadillac of headphones or the king stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@sozansound2]

question. what does spicy earpads mean? never heard anyone (till this video) use the term spicy earpads before.

[@ActionHank]

Spicy as in they get hot after prolonged usage. Make sense now?@@sozansound2

[@mysticman9570]

Techne is always my go to for new peripherals that come out. Thank you for what you do

[@TheTechne]

thank you for the support!

[@celerun]

Damn, love your new setup!

[@Classified0]

The mic upgrade is amazing I think it's the best mic for a gaming headset tbh

[@SilverJoystix]

The Base Station should have been sold separately to knock $80 off the price. The use case is limited - particularly if one has no consoles or consoles in different locations as you mention. Plus, I don't like the idea of using HDMI passthroughs without cooling which I doubt the Base Station has.

[@krukis98]

think I can't wrap my head around is if it will work simoultaneuously with PC and consoles for e.g. discord calls on PC. The HDMI out into your TV/monitor is HDMI 2.1 standard, which is limited to 4K 120Hz. Which obviously wont work as well with e.g. a samsung odyssey neo g7 like i have, since it is 4k 165 HZ

[@TheQuickyouknow]

Knock $80 off? The headset alone is not worth $300. All the features are built into the base station. Standalone the headset should be $100.

[@SilverJoystix]

@@TheQuickyouknowThe original A50 sold for $299. I don't expect Logitech/Astro to sell this at a loss. Instead of this particular Base Station, they can sell an updated version of the previous one and phase out the previous model. But the $380 price (which is closer to $400 after taxes) immediately makes this headset the highest priced in the market which is not a good place to be in - particularly when it encroaches into budget audiophile territory. Instead of talking about any potential benefits the new version offers over the old version, the focus immediately turns to how expensive it is which is poor marketing.

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@SilverJoystix I get what you're saying, but the headset is the cheap part here. In terms of costs Logitech basically didn't change a thing about the headset (added a button, put in a different driver that's the same size so no need to change the housing). Most of the costs is due to the base station. Paying $300 for a headset that's a brick without the base station is actually criminal. I get what you're saying in theory, but I'm simply pointing out the money is in the base station not the headset.

[@DominicWatch]

​​@@SilverJoystixI presume you know a lot about these headphones. (Genuine question) What is the difference between the A50 and the A50x?

[@robr.3247]

I very much enjoy your breakdowns/reviews, man. And, this was going well all the way to the end (ha!). I'm not sure how you can flag Astro for the price when you made it clear that most of the headsets in this breakdown are @ the +300 range?! I agree with one of your points - if you are over 300 - you are already in the high end of "gamer" cans, no?! Thanks for all the videos!

[@azaroth01100]

Same price to the arctis nova pro but for one console ton20$ bucks less, It isn't so expensive in comparison with high end gaming headset brands.with this you are future proof and you can use it on all consoles and sources. For me it's an absolute Banger and worth the price. Tank you for you're test.

[@CUNEYT_ERY]

great review / comp.

[@duanemeade4169]

A lot of people complained about having to buy different base stations for each console.. either way compatibility with all consoles, pc, switch should be the standard.

[@macroholic6876]

I’m a headset fiend I currently have the turtle Beach stealth pro, the black shark, V2, pro,arctis nova pro wireless, and now I’ll be picking up the Astra A50 X to replace them all. The only thing that would make this a complete banger of a headset would be if It had a replaceable battery on the side and one that goes on the dock.

[@user-mt9oj4wq3m]

I’m in the market for a new headset. My Arctis Pro Wireless kicked the bucket after a great 4 years. I’m purely a console player, which one would you recommend?

[@macroholic6876]

@@user-mt9oj4wq3m Personally always been a fan of astro over the rest. They are all in the same price vicinity for the most part

[@fabianocooper]

Hi, great video. Is it possible to control the A50X's volume and chat/game mix with the DualSense Edge on the PS5? Thanks

[@justsomedude1488]

My maxwells are nothing short of incredible, its the full package experience.. and additionally, im yet to charge them haha.. just hit 20% recently.. ive used them for about 60hrs.

[@TasmanianTiger88]

Same here, I was thinking after 2 long sessions of gaming and watching movies, it's time for some charge, and then I go into the app, and just see 70 % left 😂 The only other headset I have owned that did battery life like that were the Hyper X ones with claimed 300 hours, but they sound shit compared to the Maxwell.

[@Dabby724]

everything is great on the maxwells but the mic is mediocre at best. the a50x, virtuoso xt and razer blackshark has a better mic.

[@justsomedude1488]

@Dabby724 the mic is adequate though.. its not like people can't hear you.. I've never had any complaints.. easy trade off for that sound though

[@devindavis7303]

Hi first off just wanted to say thank you for such a phenomenal comparison…truly it’s hard to find any better. Secondly, couldn’t you switch the cushions of the A50x for Wicked Cushions of the regular A50?

[@MadCheese1337]

they are confirmed to be compatible

[@garysandhu5082]

Great video! I have the Audeze Maxwell and love them. However... I wonder why Audeze can't make the game/chat mix work on the headset when connected to a PS5 yet Astro A50x can make it work perfectly fine with ps5.

[@hybrid25us]

Just ordered my a50x today. Can't wait for them to come in.

[@trollmustard]

Return them and get the maxwells. Thank me later

[@jakoreian]

Let me know if they’re great

[@tonytrofe7137]

Wasn’t impressed at all with the maxwells. Going to give these a try.

[@NagatoPR]

Dude thanks for this video i was 100% waiting for your opinion

[@tommyboyGT350]

Great informational video on gaming headsets. I will never go with turtle beach again. I purchased Turtle Beach - Ear Force Elite 800 Jan 2019 They broke during COVID I sent all my information in,I purchase them from Amazon 3 year warranty . Turtle beach never got back with me .I Kind of forgot about it because they were my second go to headset . Now I have a $250 paper weight that several other buyers experience the same issue with the turtle beach breaking . All I can say I was a pretty loyal turtle beach customer until this happened . Now I'm looking to update my wireless gaming headset I do like the features and look of the turtle beach but I just can't go with turtle beach after they left me hanging during COVID.

[@ikmalnazarin]

i have no problem using the Maxwell for 6-7 hours daily, i barely felt them on my head, best wireless headset i’ve tried

[@christianweber1231]

Amazing video as always! What settings did you use on Fortnite for the great positional audio? Was Dolby Atmos used?

[@TheTechne]

no atmos, but I show the eq I preferred in the main vid

[@clumzyone6011]

Wonder if input lag increases with the HDMI passthrough on the Astro A50X?

[@xXmobiusXx1]

As someone who has dabbled in audiophile territory with planar magnetic headphones, sennheiser's and Beyerdynamic's headphones and have tossed many a gaming headset into the trash, I can say the A50X is damn good for a gaming headset. Good soundstage, no distortion, no tinnyness, just good balanced full bodied audio that works for movies, music and games. Only issue with the A50x is the size, 2 1/2 knuckle width for ear clearance, adult ears are on average 3 knuckles. Next iteration Astro should use 50mm and increase the cup size as well as extend the height adjustment for larger heads / VR users.

[@TornadoBarrage]

Is the base station easy to use to charge the a50x? With my a50 gen 3's base station is annoying, i gotta constantly adjust until it starts charging

[@SiskoSvK]

@TheTechne Hope you're doing well. I just bought Nova Pro Wireless last week, and upgrade from my good old 9X. I was thinking to ge tthe Maxwell's, however, simultaneous Bluetooth is very important to me. Did I made the right choice?

[@jamesstevens968]

No I would not get the audeze Maxwell mine been sitting on my desk for two months now there too too too heavy and there boring and the app sucks and cheap I've just ordered these astro a50x for the PS5 there like the Cadillac of headphones or the king stay safe and happy gaming to all

[@mdc3227]

@@jamesstevens968 "and there boring" - you don't own them mate, stop capping. They're the best earphones on the market for audio quality. That's not even subjective.

[@BorkChopGaming]

Got a question I’m hoping Techne or someone can answer. I have the Viruoso XTs and I’ve done a ton of tuning using my own eq mix as well as Techne’s and gadgetry tech. I can not for the life of me get any type directional audio. IE I can MINIMALLY tell footsteps behind or in front of me (95% of the time I can’t differentiate). And I had zero awareness if footsteps were above or below me. BUT, I got the TB Stealth Pros and when I say it was night and day difference, that’s a complete understatement. Zero complaints. Was I missing a setting on the Virtuoso XT?? I kept the virtual surround off like 90% of KZbinrs recommended but I didn’t think that would completely lose me all directional sounds. Let me know if anyone has thoughts on this. Thanks and great vid as usual Techne!

[@jasonriccoboni5931]

Where did you get the all white WC ear pads? When I was looking to upgrade mine, I only see the retro white, which I’m not a fan of.

[@Stevedv5]

I have the A50 non X and i love them. However the charging dock although the main selling point isa bit fiddly as you dont hit the pins first time. Are the newer ones better?

[@ttvclovxes]

Literally had my A50s for 2 months and the internal battery popped itself and the gen 4 is insanely hard to find a replacement battery

[@Nothingbutlead]

Great video. Though you can't put aftermarket parts on a headset, and then compare comfort apples to apples.

[@The_Scouts_Code]

I owned the Siberia 840s and loved them until my kids broke them, so I'm surprised to see the newer Steelseries Nova Wireless Pros aren't just blowing most of the competition out of the water.

[@teddyinajapan]

Did you give your kids a good beating for breaking your shit?

[@jrmeister24]

Hey Techne i have a question i have the nova pro wireless with the wicked cushions ( i knew about it because of you) and love both. So my question is can you the sonar gg app with the nova pro on ps5 ?

[@clawson32104]

I’m still not a fan of the price or having to use that HDMI Passover on console. Like mentioned I’d love for another version to release that can connect via a usb dongle or something else. I just don’t want all the extra wires in my setup when I’m attempting to use a wireless device.

[@theprada2126]

love the set Looks really Good ,👍

[@jadamadison1661]

What headset do you recommend for strictly rainbow six siege on xbox?

[@JimmyHACK]

Keep telling people about wicked cushions. Heard of them from you months ago and now all 3 of my headsets have them. They are amazing!

[@joesipr]

dont fuck the audio quality?

[@mannyousef]

Thank you for this awesome video! IMO the A50x mic is the best & honestly if you used the A50x mic for the whole video I wouldn’t even question if you were you using a studio quality mic lol. Also just a question, putting price to the side, which headset would you say wins and is your favorite one here from the list? Also just a fun suggestion, maybe you can make a video comparing the A50X to the A50. I was wondering if the sound quality is any different.

[@trollmustard]

The maxwells shit on the a50x

[@tonytrofe7137]

@@trollmustard😂

[@DerickMcAfee]

when you put the corsair virtuoso xt on, it looked like the top band was almost about to bend or crease in half, looked like my first turtle beach headset that broke that way. (and yes that tb headset had metal in the headband too)

[@rmarli17]

I'm stuck between the 7x, the pro, and astro a50. I play mostly fps on Xbox and I'm just trying to upgrade from the cloud 2. Any experienced advice is appreciated.

[@Fluckinoob]

Would the headset work on the old a50 stand? Just curious

[@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?

[@johnwhitworth1855]

Hi I have the astro A40 head set . My question is it possible to use it with my ps5 and i have a G8 monitor . Trouble is because of the optic set up i cant get the VRR to work . is it possible to get with my old headset or do i have to get the new A50X . Thanks in advance regards John

[@LifeAintShitButAFatVagina]

Hey John, I know you asked this a month ago, but in case you’re still wondering, I use a near decade old pair of Astro A40’s with my PS5 almost daily. I just connect the 3.5mm male end of my cable to the port on the controller.

[@ItsTheByrd]

I'll get them when my A50 Gen 4s stop working but I've had them for years and they still work perfectly. I hope they come out with separate ones for PCs that are cheaper. Just take out all the stuff needed for the consoles and drop the price back down to like $200-$250. If neither of those happen, I'm not getting them.

[@RI-yw8hm]

I play alot of CoD, I also like listening to my music at the same time. Would u recommend the Nova 7x over the Nova Pro Wireless and the a50x? Kuz i been looking at all 3.

[@rcdb4160]

I have astro a50 gen4... what do you suggest for simracing (with wind and dbox)

[@jello2tube]

Thank you for comparing them…es and techno vibe is so cool 🙂

[@rafaelluna7737]

Hello! for gaming, i have the logitech g933 and im looking for upgrading headset, looking for this astro A50x or sennheiser HD600, what do you recommend?

[@rafaelluna7737]

and what do you think about using HD600 for gaming? it will be good or not?

[@jontaylor-xf4yw]

my old pair of A50s wore out hinge on the mic so it would not unmute unless i turn them off/on. Also the app/software for it sucked and barely worked and updating firmware was a nightmare. other than that they were awesome. def looking forward to buy these.

[@jamesstevens968]

Hi techne I play on ps5 only and I have both astro a50x and turtle beach stealth pro I don't know which ones to keep yet which ones would you keep or choose because I don't want to downgrade what's your opinion thank you your the best

[@dilithyuimwizard9923]

thanks bro. i have gen 3 a50 and i wanted to upgrade for ps5 bcuz i love the sound. but the passthrough takes away from the vrr capabilities of the ps5. i have read at least. i might just go the headphone and dedicated mic route. i have a blue yeti which works good enough for my ps5. i just loved the build of the a50. maybe the next gen will fix it.

[@Garrett120hz]

I picked up Turtle Beach Stealth Pro open box excellent condition at Best Buy yesterday for $190. I have a little weirdness though. Does your wireless puck turn on after waking up your computer from sleep? I have to unplug my dock and plug it back in to "turn on" otherwise no leds and headset doesn't connect. Mind if you get a moment to check with yours?

[@TheTechne]

No mine always turns on, I honestly hate how that lights stays on.

[@Garrett120hz]

@@TheTechne okay thanks! Turtle Beach will send out another wireless receiver. Just wanted to see if it was just me issue or others. Thanks!

[@markr.1329]

I need to ask for COD MW. I like Audeze from the sound of it but it’s probably too heavy for long gameplay. Down to steelseries nova pro 7X or turtle beach pro. Two things first the plastic on these three normal use not abusive. Second foot steps easier to here correctly? Any of these three hit both issues better?

[@cun7us]

The microphone on the A50x sounds phenomenal. Seriously, it's the best sounding mic I've ever heard, at least from what I can hear in your test. The BlackShark V2 Pro also sounds really good, but the A50x is on another level. It's so good I even thought you were using another mic to record it lol

[@Cyb3rRust]

I think he forgot to switch it from his main mic ngl lol

[@mjcato1]

@@Cyb3rRust It's just that good, I didnt believe it either until he did the finger test

[@jj515789]

Yea that pass-though is such a niche gatekeeper with this new headset. Would def buy a cheaper version but at the current price I just can't justify the price vs the other options.

[@AbrahamZX1]

Maxwell, use them all day, every day.

[@TasmanianTiger88]

A strong neck, just like mine 😂

[@DEPInfinity]

@TheTechne Awesome detailed video. I have used Astro A50's forever, but the price for this next generation may be a deal breaker. I primarily play PUBG. Looking to upgrade/try something new. What would you recommend for that?

[@jasonr760]

Logitech G pro x

[@bryanthegamer8835]

The astros mic sounds insanely good compared to all these other high end gaming headsets, I would argue if you do youtube or even stream, you could literally just use the A50X's mic over a stand alone mic

[@amazingspiderc]

Thank you Techne. We appreciate the time & energy you put into all of your videos. They are informative & entertaining. 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿👏

[@necondaa]

I’m tempted to replace my Nova Pro Wireless with the A50X but I’m already use to these as I’ve had them since launch, the only that I don’t like about my Novas are the ear cushions and microphone quality

[@TheUltimateStorm]

Don’t it better than this shit a50 app is shit the headband will keep falling after time and it will get annoying the headset is glitching without reason the nova pro has a better app more comfortable and am thinking to buy one

[@Jpilgrim30]

Just grab yourself a set of wicked cushions and be done with it. The Arctics Nova Pro wireless is a great headset!

[@TheUltimateStorm]

yep am going for this was there have faced you with it btw?? @@Jpilgrim30

[@necondaa]

@@Jpilgrim30I have the wicked cushions on them, it’s a shame I have to get these just to like my headset

[@diegosb6636]

I wanted to ask your opinion on the beyerdynamics MMX300 2nd generation compared to any of these headsets, I have the MMX300 2nd gen but I do not know whether I should keep them or change them.

[@TheTechne]

Beyer makes great headphones, never been a big fan of their headsets

[@diegosb6636]

@@TheTechne Do you suggest I change them? To maybe the new A50x or wait until maxwells are back on stock, or should I stay with the MMX300 (I am looking for the greatest sound quality out there with a balance with comfort).

[@FKBIDENANDHARRIS]

I have the A50 gen 4, and the two tiny screws on the left ear cup kept coming out. I had to put loctite on them to get them to stay in. Also the A50 do disconnect a lot while gaming . I thing I'm going to try turtle beach stealth pro

[@ambrogi1982]

You'll love them. I had the A50s in 2021, Steel Series Arctis Pro in 2022, and went with the Stealth Pro's last month... Normally, I wouldnt have considered the Turtle Beach, but wow, they crushed it. They are significantly better than any headset I've ever had. COD footsteps can be heard with pinpoint accuracy.. feels like im cheating sometimes. Enjoy.

[@FKBIDENANDHARRIS]

@ambrogi1982 that's what I heard they are great for call of duty

[@twoods4663]

Hey Techne, if you had to choose between the TB Stealth 700 Max Gen 2 or SS 7x Nova which one would you choose? Thank you

[@TheTechne]

7x 👍

[@twoods4663]

@@TheTechne I literally just ordered the TB 700 15 min ago 😩 lol. What don’t you prefer about it over the 7x, because I’m not against canceling the order? And also it’s for console use, not pc if that’s makes a difference. PS5 to be exact.

[@twoods4663]

@@TheTechne I didn’t think you were gonna reply lol

[@Z_shit]

I love my Nova Pro. Still need to get wicked cushions though.

[@BlakeCheese-]

How would you compare the a50x to the steelseries arctis pro?

[@iGnashtys]

Let's go huge video. All questions in one video

[@NagatoPR]

You are the best headset reviewer on KZbin keep up the amazing work

[@TheTechne]

Ehhh thanks a bunch