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Logitech G Astro A50 X LIGHTSPEED
A multi-console station headset that switches between Xbox, PS5 and PC at the press of a button.
- Gaming headset
- USB dongle, Bluetooth
- Flip-up boom
- 363 g
- 24 h
PCPR score
8.0
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$400Nov 9
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The short version
The Astro A50 X is a 40 mm PRO-G Graphene wireless headset built around a base station with PLAYSYNC switching and HDMI 2.1 passthrough, letting it move between Xbox, PS5 and PC/Mac without replugging. Reviewers praised its detailed, balanced sound. Its limits are the station itself: Tom's Hardware found Bluetooth only works near the dock, there is no wired mode, and the rated 24-hour battery trails rivals. It suits one-desk setups with several consoles rather than portable use.
Pros
- PLAYSYNC tap-to-switch between Xbox, PS5 and PC/Mac
- HDMI 2.1 passthrough on the base station
- RTINGS measured balanced, consistent audio
- Praised for detailed sound in games
Cons
- Bluetooth only works near the base station, per Tom's Hardware
- Rated 24-hour battery is short for the class
- No wired analog or USB audio mode
- PC Gamer found the cable setup convoluted
Best for
- Single-desk setups with multiple consoles and a PC
- Players who value quick switching over portability
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- Gaming headset
- Back
- Closed
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac
Connectivity
- Connection
- USB dongle, Bluetooth
Features
- Microphone
- Flip-up boom
- Active noise cancelling
- No
Performance
- Driver size
- 40 mm
Power
- Battery life
- 24 h
Physical
- Weight
- 363 g
Compatibility notes
- Uses the HDMI base station; there is no wired analog fallback.
- Logitech lists Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC/Mac and Nintendo Switch compatibility.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedLiked the comfort and game sound and the multi-device switching for a fixed desk, but warned that it depends on the dock, with Bluetooth limited to base-station range and cheap-feeling pads.
3.5/5 · 2026-03-19
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MixedCredited its detailed audio and PLAYSYNC switching but described messy cable routing and a narrow audience, since the cheaper PRO X 2 can sound similar for PC-only players.
80/100 · 2024-03-01
Read the sourceRTINGS
PositiveMeasured a balanced, consistent sound and comfortable fit with a good parametric EQ; the boom mic records accurately but is only average at rejecting background noise.
2024-03-15
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Common questions
Can I use the A50 X away from the base station?
Tom's Hardware found all connections, including Bluetooth, route through the base station, so the headset has to stay within range of the dock.
Does it have a wired mode?
RTINGS notes there is no wired connection. Audio always runs wirelessly from the base station over LIGHTSPEED.
How long is the battery rated?
Logitech rates it at 24 hours at 78 dB; RTINGS recorded about 26 hours in its test.
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