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Hey man, I haven't used a headset in years and years. I have a PS5 Pro and am setting up my new TV tomorrow and wanted to buy a nice headset to go with this operation. Do you think it's really necessary for me to get the A50x? I don't know much about any of this stuff.
@@ThinkingCap_ when you say necessary, in what form? The HMDI passthrough or just sound? You can always go with the regular A50 gen 5 that connects via usb and they are just as good and you can save some $
As someone that doesn't have a console this seems perfect, but not as perfect as the way you started this review pointing out exactly what I wanted to know.
I had absolutely no use for an HDMI passthrough so I went with the A50 Gen 5 the week it launched. Best headset I've ever owned and your A50X review was one of the most important reviews I used when making my decision (along with your other high end headset reviews for comparison).
@tibitibi1407 Not on PC and theoretically not on Xbox game chat (since microphones on headsets are not recording at or above the quality of 16bit output.) But if you wanted the absolute best on console, then technically the X gives you a bump in gameplay audio on console. Plus, you'll need it for game/chat mixer use if you have a PS5.
@ I use ps5 pro and now I want to buy astro this is the first one and I don't need to change sound pc or xbox because I only have ps5!! But sound quality is important and that's why I don't know whether x or 5 gen because if the only difference is switching then 5 gen is enough but if the sound quality of effects etc is better then astro x!!???
@tibitibi1407 for PS5, you have to get the X if you want the game/chat mixer to work. There is also a small increase in sound quality in games. You won't notice a difference in sound quality in game chat or in music playback from services like UA-cam Music, Spotify or Pandora since they don't support 24 bit audio.
Just bought these and absolutely love it The earpad is great. decent sounds and mic, noise cancelling is so so but I like this lv of noise cancelling Wearing those for 3- 4hrs straight no problem and all, my ears are good and no problem with the weight Some might have discomfort with top foam but not for me Other than that, this is a great product
The wicked cushion Amazon link directs us to the cushions that say Gen 4 only, will they still work on the A50 Gen 5's? I don't know if I missed that in the video
This is one of the best microphones in a wireless gaming headset on the market (technically it is mostly the wireless bandwidth that makes it sounds OK). Proper sidetone as well 🖤.
I love how loud and boomy A-50s have always been. I have the Nova pro wireless this generation, and while the extra battery on tap is an amazing feature, they sound a bit quieter than the A50s.
@@xbox360JI've had the nova pro wireless since launch. With the wicked cushions upgrade, they're awesome. I did just ask Santa for the Gen 5 Astro's, but I also get bored with my tech and wanted to get the multi device capability of the Astro. I use a Corsair virtuoso XT on PS5 and they just keep dropping signal, so stoked to see how much better the Astro is
@@joeviv THANKS ON THE REPLY. I ENDED UP GOING WITH THE WIRED ONE. I REALLY ENJOY THE SOUND QUALITY ITS GREAT N VERY IMMERSIVE WHEN PLAYING CAMPAIGN BASED GAMES. I WAS LOOKING AT THOSE NEWER ASTROS THEY LOOK SICK. MAYBE ILL GET THOSE SOMETIME NEXT YEAR HAHAHA I TOO GET BORED AT TIMES. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!
I picked these up and you convinced me to check out the Wicked Cushions. So far, I like the way that these play nice with my PC and I love that the earpads are easily replaceable. I set the EQ for Gaming as I really wanted a setting that accentuates the highs and mids. I'll be curious to see how these do on battery, but having the implementation of the base station seems to work well enough that it is not an immediate concern.
Weirdly I was looking at getting the A50X some time ago but it seemed overkill with the hdmi since I only play on ps5. Just picked these up now and they’re perfect. Great sound and incredible mic quality
I still think the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset is among the top 2 headsets available, the Sonar app on the PC is very customizable and makes them even better!!
@ I don’t think it’s that bad? You can also customize the mic for better sound quality. The only headset I heard with a good mic is the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
I would love a comparison of each Astros headset. A10 vs A20 vs A30 vs A40 vs A50. The features of each and price of each. I have some older A50s (about 4 years old now) that i love but i think if they broke i think i would go with the A30s [only thing i dont like on them is the ear cups, give me those amazing felt ear cups that most other Astros have].
I only game on a PS5 but do care about the game and chat mix control option. But is that worth the extra money? I currently use a wireless mic that does not have that option but, with discord on ps5 and PlayStation private chat I am able to adjust peoples voice volumes I play with anyways. I also prefer less cords as possible. I’m stuck between A50 Gen 5 and A50X please help!
@ I ended up going with the A50 Gen 5’s. I would recommend those definitely, save some money, and you can still use game/chat balance through discord and ps5 party settings. And they sound great! Hope this helps, happy holidays!
great review. i had the a50x for a hot minute but dang it became such a rats nest in the back if the base station it drove me nuts. and when i had to update it i had to unplug everything and then hook it up to my laptop.. so annoying. . so I’m now picking these up…
i read a lot on reddit about people having white noise issues with a50x. anyone have this issue still? most of the posts were from a year ago maybe they fixed it with firmware
It’s probably the mic monitoring which you’re able to hear your voice when you talk through the mic. That’s in every headset with sidetone which it’s the monitoring system
Whats better for the xbox? A50x or the a50 gen 5? Does the hdmi make a difference or only on pc does it make a difference? If it was only a $50 difference for the a50x which would be better?
Bought a50s today. Holyyy moly these are perfect. I actually loved the rig 900 pros as well. I just seen too many bad reviews. Ill buy the rigs next time once these break
so for anyone who knows can you listen to PC and console at the same time because that was my main gripe with the nova pros and another question if they do work simultaneously how does microphone input work
I have the new A50s. and i dont all the negativity they are comfortable and sound amazing especially when you find the right EQ. and the mic is amazing i have a deep low voice so i use studio mics and i dont need one when i use this. If the price is an issue obviously dont get them but if money is not i definitely recommend
I like the A50 Gen 5 headset. I didn't get the A50X because really didn't need the HDMI pass through. I watched the other content creators for the reviews. The sound on the headset is really good! I can watch movies, or listen to music other than gaming. The headset sounds are great! There is a lot of Pro's for the headset but the biggest Con for this headset is the range of the bluetooth. I chatted with a logitech customer service representative and even he admits that he hates the range of the bluetooth. Most users will forget the range and walk past 12 meters [It feel short of 12 meters] and sound disconnects. For a really good sounding headset, to set a 12 meter bluetooth range is an insult to the consumers. I mean for a headset priced at $329 for the X and $299 for the Gen 5 is not worth the price if you made the other features good but give the consumers a limited, short range for bluetooth. I believe all manufacturers for headsets should scrap the 12 meter bluetooth range and give the consumers more range like 200 meters or more.
I can’t find this answer anywhere I want audio from the pc and audio from the Xbox . I only want to use the mic on pc is this possible ? Or not with this headset thanks 😊
At $200 for the Asus Rog delta 2 and $250 for the A50 Gen5 which one would you recommend? I currently have the TB stealth pros and I like them but they aren’t loud enough for me
I just got the A50X 7 days ago, looks like I'll be returning them if they sound the exact same, I'd rather save the £70 and free up an HDMI slot on my monitor!
Dude trust me when I say if you can stand a heavier headset the Audeze Maxwell. Plus with noise suppressing microphone someone can vacuum beside you and still be able to give coms. Plus if you are into rpg or racing games these 90mm drivers are awesome. To top it all off 80hr battery life with about 1.5 hour charge time. I use them while I drive truck but when I’m home all for the game.
So I saw your old videos on the razer kaira (PlayStation version) and the razer kaira pro (PlayStation version) you said the regular kaira sounded good out the gate and you said the pros sounded horrible out the box. So you would say the regular kaira sounded better out the box or did the regular kaira ALSO sounded horrible out the box and it also had to be eq just like the pros?
One correction: The sound of the A50 Gen 5 and A50X is not the same on console. Only on the A50X you get true 24 bit audio on both consoles AND game to chat mix on PS5.
@@MaximilianWenig The A50 Gen 5 gives you 24 bit audio on PC. In game chat for console (I have Series X and Series S), there's no difference because nobody has a microphone that is putting out higher quality audio than what the headset can do at 16 bit.
@@benknapp3787 it only has 24 bit on PC, not on consoles and game to chat is only available on Xbox but not on PS5. Plus you don’t want 24 bit for your voice chat but for your game audio. Of course it doesn’t make a difference in voice chat….
@@MaximilianWenig Yeah. Since Feb I game primarily on PC. Really if you don't own a PS5 there's not much of a point in the X. PC audio is the exact same and console chat audio is the same since even the 16bit is on par or higher than anyone's microphone who you might be in the chat with.
Is there any loss in audio quality from the in this version from an A50X? I used to have Astro A40 with the wireless 5.8 MixAmp, it was fed 5.1 audio from my Xbox through optical output. Ever since Xbox Series released I haven't been completely happy with the audio quality I've gotten from USB wireless headsets. I've tried Astro A30's, high end Turtle Beaches and am currently using the Steel Series Arctis Nova 7X, but none of them match up to the audio quality I used to get from my old Astros. I'm not sure if that's because of USB bitrate vs optical, but that's the conclusion I came to when researching this topic.
the gen 5 will still use the same bitrate 16bit the 50X with HDMI can have 24Bit it a much cleaner sound. You could also just buy Audio Extractor to see if that will Fix your A40. So you could use your optical again.
@haloharry97 I'm spoiled with the completely wireless setup and simultaneous Bluetooth that I have with my steel series, but I miss the Astro comfort and sound, I'm hoping the A50X will be the answer, but I've gotta wait a while. Christmas is not the time to drop over $300 on myself.
Console or PC? If console throw the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro in the discussion. They absolutely are killer for FPS games. Hear everything without requiring tuning
Hi! Do you know if the switch can be connected to the pc usb port? So i can connect my ps5 to ps port, Xbox to Xbox port and my Switch at the same time?
Great video. I broke my turtle beach Xo7 pro headset which Ive had since 2015. I am a big fan of Logitech products, as I use their keyboards and speakers, so this headset looks great.
Can't figure out what Closed back to get and I'm not a fan of buying several headsets/headphones and returning what I didn't like. On radar Fiio FT1 (out of stock) or 620S (not on BF discount) to be used with Ifi Zen Dac V2...... or this A50 Gen 5. I play alot of different games, including online first person shooters on an ok skill level where footsteps/separation and what not is important. GAH :). Plugged in my old Logitech pro X wireless headset yesterday to compare with Sennheiser 560S and rofl, the logitechs just sound like they are broken in comparison.
Thank you for posting this video, I just recently bought a Gen 5, and am liking it so far. One question I sent you previously, and I am REALLY hoping you can give me an answer on, is I also just purchased a pair of the GEN 4's, and I am wondering if there is any way to save a custom EQ setting to the GEN 4's that can carry over to console(PS5 specifically). Do settings/EQ's save to the headset? I want to use the W.C. pads, but because of the drastic sound difference, I would really hope I can make a customer EQ similar to the stock sound. Hope to hear back, and thank you for the great content. :)
i have this headset. My only issue so far is for xbox and ps5 you cannot control noise gate on the Logitech G Hub Mobile app. There is no option i can find to adjust this. People are telling my the background noise s bleeding through in comparison to my A50 gen 3s
Was going to buy the Astro 50x But being mainly a PC user, I'm going to pick these. Just returned the Gen3 Stealth 700, Sound was great, connectivity horrible, mic was meh. So need a replacement.
@ Thank you! So are both of them good quality? I actually thought it was better because of the hdmi because it has better data transfer than usb but then it doesn't matter...!?
Does this logitech headset the powerbutton problem like most other versions? I had 3 logitech headsets and all 3 had that problem ! I don't want screwdrivers and stupid fixed that will break the headset even more !
I have one honest and important question.. i'm using astro since over 6 years now. Never had better sound/mic quality then here... but the biggest issue was and still is to this day - the docking station. Even today i struggle hard with the Astro A50 wireless to actually recharge the headphone on the docking station. Same problem with micro usb. I don't know why i have this all the time. But now.. gen 5. any improove there?
I researched for weeks back and forth with Nova Pro Wireless and A50 Gen5/X. I was seconds away from picking up the Nova Pros about 2 or 3 different times, but ultimately went A50 Gen 5. Absolutely no regrets.
I’ve had the gen 4 Astro a50’s since it released and have replaced the base station for $99. I don’t see the gen 5’s that much better, so i think i will try out the nova pro wireless. Better materials, extra battery to charge and sound quality is very good. The a50’s look nice on a desk docked but it’s finicky to get them to charge.
@AFGixxeR88 Gen 5 gives you a MASSIVE microphone quality upgrade, 60% better battery life and you also get the upgraded graphene drivers over the Gen 4. I don't know if they made any changes to the way they slide into the base station, but I set mine down by the head band with one hand and they charge every time.
I watch all your reviews I'm really interested in this headset but no reviews anywhere mention if you can play and charge at the same time that's all that's holding me back
Can anyone confirm if on the A50x’s if audio/chat drops when a game transitions from 60fps to 120? I had a40’s with the HDMI adapter and on games like Destiny when playing crucible it transitions to 120fps from 60fps it would drop sound for a second. The trade off being able to adjust chat audio on the fly.
I have the same colour cushions on my HyperX Cloud Orbit S - now they are like brand new again. So Im gonna pass on these as I also have brand new Razer Blackshark. But the A40/50s are very comfy great sounding headsets, I had both.
My pulse elite broke 🙈 after 3 months 🙈🙈 now I have the Astro I must say it sounds good still testing but 4 now I like the pulse better we will see after a week
Hi I regret buying the audeze maxwell there a joke for gaming there too too too heavy for every day usage especially if you play 6 to 8 hours every every day and there not even comfy there to bulky i haven't used my audeze maxwell for 8 months they been sitting in my closet im currently using the nova pro wireless white edition. Stay safe and happy gaming to all.
I'd say it should be more like these vs the new Corsair Virtuoso Max. With EQ, either of them are going to sound amazing...it will just depend on if you want that deeper thumpy bass or the more crisp and clear highs. Deeper bass, go with the 50mm Virtuoso Max and for cleaner highs, choose the 40mm A50 Gen 5. Then use Sonar, Voicemeeter, or Equalizer APO for your EQ rather than whatever manufacturer software the headset comes with and either choice will sound superb. Audeze Maxwell isn't as special as most people like to make them out to be. I wouldn't even put them above my Nova Pro Wireless. I haven't had a chance to hear these Graphene drivers just yet, but I'm working on getting both of the aforementioned headsets to check them out.
Techne i play on ps5 pro what would you pick nova pro wireless white edition or the astro a50 gen5 whats your opinion stay safe and happy gaming to all
I’ve been using steelseries top headsets for the past 6-8 years and picked up the A50’s on Black Friday sale and all i can say is I regret not doing this sooner I play on pc, ps5 pro and switch
Night and day difference. I miss 24bit audio so bad. Sold my old a50s for the a30s and with tweaking they’re good, but the 24 bit was able to help me pinpoint someone in a room exactly. If you can afford the 50x, it’s definitely the one to get.
Plenty of good options... Razer Viper series, Logitech Superlight are the classic pics... the Corsair M75 Air is at like $70 new right now, which for the price, is an excellent option. But it always depends on your hand shape and how the mouse feels FOR YOU. My hand adapts very well to those mentioned, don;t know about yours.
@ps5 btw- they gave me a head ache from the bass it would wash out the audio when you turn them up to make them louder that and being on ps5 the buttons on side don’t work and when you would use Bluetooth audio at same time as well as having party and game audio it just becomes a muffled bassy mess so couldn’t justify the price over my £25 head set that just plugs into controller I have legit Proof i could go on further to why else I set them back but I would just bore you
Lmao watching u twist the headset like that gives me anxiety. I’m on my second pair of stealth 700xs in a year and a half and I really take good care of em
Thanks, Techne. I was waiting for this review. My only issue with wireless headsets is the constant "white noise" I hear in some of them. Had that issue with Corsair and Logitech wireless headsets. Is it present on these?
Astro A50 Gen5 vs All other headsets, WHO WINS? 👉 ua-cam.com/video/41-845iZRo0/v-deo.htmlsi=uO344LR1r4iAtSFl
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It won’t let me to leave it game only meaning the balance between voice and game keeps saying could not sync data from headset. Using it for ps five
Hey man, I haven't used a headset in years and years. I have a PS5 Pro and am setting up my new TV tomorrow and wanted to buy a nice headset to go with this operation. Do you think it's really necessary for me to get the A50x? I don't know much about any of this stuff.
@@ThinkingCap_ when you say necessary, in what form? The HMDI passthrough or just sound?
You can always go with the regular A50 gen 5 that connects via usb and they are just as good and you can save some $
I was gonna ask this same question
As someone that doesn't have a console this seems perfect, but not as perfect as the way you started this review pointing out exactly what I wanted to know.
I had absolutely no use for an HDMI passthrough so I went with the A50 Gen 5 the week it launched. Best headset I've ever owned and your A50X review was one of the most important reviews I used when making my decision (along with your other high end headset reviews for comparison).
Couldn’t agree more with this comment
Hi! Does the hdmi connection of the astro a50x give better sound quality than the usb-equipped asto 50 5gen?Thank you
@tibitibi1407 Not on PC and theoretically not on Xbox game chat (since microphones on headsets are not recording at or above the quality of 16bit output.) But if you wanted the absolute best on console, then technically the X gives you a bump in gameplay audio on console. Plus, you'll need it for game/chat mixer use if you have a PS5.
@ I use ps5 pro and now I want to buy astro this is the first one and I don't need to change sound pc or xbox because I only have ps5!! But sound quality is important and that's why I don't know whether x or 5 gen because if the only difference is switching then 5 gen is enough but if the sound quality of effects etc is better then astro x!!???
@tibitibi1407 for PS5, you have to get the X if you want the game/chat mixer to work. There is also a small increase in sound quality in games. You won't notice a difference in sound quality in game chat or in music playback from services like UA-cam Music, Spotify or Pandora since they don't support 24 bit audio.
Just bought these and absolutely love it
The earpad is great. decent sounds and mic, noise cancelling is so so but I like this lv of noise cancelling
Wearing those for 3- 4hrs straight no problem and all, my ears are good and no problem with the weight
Some might have discomfort with top foam but not for me
Other than that, this is a great product
They don't have noise cancellation
@@varunaXI'd expect he's referring to the isolation tuning outside noises out
Hotdamm, that's how you start a video for too simlar products. Thank you!
The wicked cushion Amazon link directs us to the cushions that say Gen 4 only, will they still work on the A50 Gen 5's? I don't know if I missed that in the video
They are the same!!!!
This is one of the best microphones in a wireless gaming headset on the market (technically it is mostly the wireless bandwidth that makes it sounds OK). Proper sidetone as well 🖤.
I love how loud and boomy A-50s have always been. I have the Nova pro wireless this generation, and while the extra battery on tap is an amazing feature, they sound a bit quieter than the A50s.
How are the ear pads on the nova pros? And how is the sound quality ? I’m contemplating wether I should get the nova pros wireless or the Astro gen 5
@@xbox360JI've had the nova pro wireless since launch. With the wicked cushions upgrade, they're awesome. I did just ask Santa for the Gen 5 Astro's, but I also get bored with my tech and wanted to get the multi device capability of the Astro. I use a Corsair virtuoso XT on PS5 and they just keep dropping signal, so stoked to see how much better the Astro is
@@joeviv THANKS ON THE REPLY. I ENDED UP GOING WITH THE WIRED ONE. I REALLY ENJOY THE SOUND QUALITY ITS GREAT N VERY IMMERSIVE WHEN PLAYING CAMPAIGN BASED GAMES. I WAS LOOKING AT THOSE NEWER ASTROS THEY LOOK SICK. MAYBE ILL GET THOSE SOMETIME NEXT YEAR HAHAHA I TOO GET BORED AT TIMES. HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!
Wow First. Definitely the version I wanted as I only play on a PS5 and didnt like all the cables required for setup. Took 4 cables just for my PS5
Doesn't these not have the ps5 chat mix though?
@@G82Watts Correct.
@@G82Watts they do not but in all honesty I never use that anyhow. Voice/Chat balance is in the middle which works for me
Im stuck in choosing this or the steelseries Nova 5? May I have some suggestion?
I'm glad Logitech listened to feedback. I might give these a chance as I'm looking for second wireless gaming headset to alternate with my Maxwell.
I picked these up and you convinced me to check out the Wicked Cushions. So far, I like the way that these play nice with my PC and I love that the earpads are easily replaceable. I set the EQ for Gaming as I really wanted a setting that accentuates the highs and mids. I'll be curious to see how these do on battery, but having the implementation of the base station seems to work well enough that it is not an immediate concern.
What would you say for gaming long bout 4h in a row what is better the a50 or maxwell ? In all aspects ?
Weirdly I was looking at getting the A50X some time ago but it seemed overkill with the hdmi since I only play on ps5. Just picked these up now and they’re perfect. Great sound and incredible mic quality
These reviews help a lot. I ended up going for the A50X since a sale brought them down to the price of the USB only gen5
@@IrrelevantAndrew 🤝
I still think the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset is among the top 2 headsets available, the Sonar app on the PC is very customizable and makes them even better!!
Yes they sound great. The hot swappable battery is nice but the mic isn't good at all for the price.
@ I don’t think it’s that bad? You can also customize the mic for better sound quality. The only headset I heard with a good mic is the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
sonar is very buggy. i do not recommend it. sadly.
@ I’ve never had a problem with mine and it makes a great headset even better!!
I got one and returned it the day after for another Astro50
is it just me or does the sound pop when he is using the headset mic? a bit concerning 9:17
It’s not just you. I was specifically looking for this comment. Did you buy them?
What app are you using for the headset
How is the head height on these, do they fit taller heads than the Nova Pro?
Logitech G Astro A50 gen 5 or turtle beach stealth pro?
I would love a comparison of each Astros headset. A10 vs A20 vs A30 vs A40 vs A50.
The features of each and price of each. I have some older A50s (about 4 years old now) that i love but i think if they broke i think i would go with the A30s [only thing i dont like on them is the ear cups, give me those amazing felt ear cups that most other Astros have].
I only game on a PS5 but do care about the game and chat mix control option. But is that worth the extra money? I currently use a wireless mic that does not have that option but, with discord on ps5 and PlayStation private chat I am able to adjust peoples voice volumes I play with anyways. I also prefer less cords as possible. I’m stuck between A50 Gen 5 and A50X please help!
Bro same i don't know what to get a50x or gen5 I'm tired of having the stupid adapter on my gens4
@ I ended up going with the A50 Gen 5’s. I would recommend those definitely, save some money, and you can still use game/chat balance through discord and ps5 party settings. And they sound great! Hope this helps, happy holidays!
@@hamfromsd thanks bro happy holidays
@@sirhuerta2488get gen 5 not 6 because hdmi is a pain in the ass
Can I use the Gen5 with the A50X base station?
great review. i had the a50x for a hot minute but dang it became such a rats nest in the back if the base station it drove me nuts. and when i had to update it i had to unplug everything and then hook it up to my laptop.. so annoying.
. so I’m now picking these up…
Is it worthy to upgrade from gen 4 to this ?
Thank you Techne 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻 Another informative & entertaining video.
Extremely useful comparison thank you
i read a lot on reddit about people having white noise issues with a50x. anyone have this issue still? most of the posts were from a year ago maybe they fixed it with firmware
It’s probably the mic monitoring which you’re able to hear your voice when you talk through the mic. That’s in every headset with sidetone which it’s the monitoring system
Finally a wireless headset with a decent microphone! Just ordered mine.
Nice Review👍
Can i Close GHub after Setting things up or does it need to be running in the background?
Whats better for the xbox? A50x or the a50 gen 5? Does the hdmi make a difference or only on pc does it make a difference? If it was only a $50 difference for the a50x which would be better?
Bought a50s today. Holyyy moly these are perfect. I actually loved the rig 900 pros as well. I just seen too many bad reviews. Ill buy the rigs next time once these break
so for anyone who knows
can you listen to PC and console at the same time because that was my main gripe with the nova pros and another question if they do work simultaneously how does microphone input work
I have the new A50s. and i dont all the negativity they are comfortable and sound amazing especially when you find the right EQ. and the mic is amazing i have a deep low voice so i use studio mics and i dont need one when i use this.
If the price is an issue obviously dont get them but if money is not i definitely recommend
Have you noticed static or stutter from the headset? Or when you record using the mic?
@@ryuhayabusa3540 Not personally. Not saying it could not happen though
How’s the sidetone?
@@CamTheMan8 I don’t use that. Hate hearing my own voice
Hey, great review. Question can I listen to music from my laptop/phone while hearing game sound with ps5?
I like the A50 Gen 5 headset. I didn't get the A50X because really didn't need the HDMI pass through. I watched the other content creators for the reviews. The sound on the headset is really good! I can watch movies, or listen to music other than gaming. The headset sounds are great! There is a lot of Pro's for the headset but the biggest Con for this headset is the range of the bluetooth. I chatted with a logitech customer service representative and even he admits that he hates the range of the bluetooth. Most users will forget the range and walk past 12 meters [It feel short of 12 meters] and sound disconnects. For a really good sounding headset, to set a 12 meter bluetooth range is an insult to the consumers. I mean for a headset priced at $329 for the X and $299 for the Gen 5 is not worth the price if you made the other features good but give the consumers a limited, short range for bluetooth. I believe all manufacturers for headsets should scrap the 12 meter bluetooth range and give the consumers more range like 200 meters or more.
I currently have a razer kracken v3 hypersense. Would the A50 gen 5 be an improvement in both sound and mic?
I can’t find this answer anywhere I want audio from the pc and audio from the Xbox . I only want to use the mic on pc is this possible ? Or not with this headset thanks 😊
Suggestion between Razer Deathadder V3 wired & V3 Hyperspeed?
My palm size is 21cmx10cm in dimension. Is wireless really Worth it over Ergonomics?
Razer viper v3 hyperspeed
At $200 for the Asus Rog delta 2 and $250 for the A50 Gen5 which one would you recommend? I currently have the TB stealth pros and I like them but they aren’t loud enough for me
I just got the A50X 7 days ago, looks like I'll be returning them if they sound the exact same, I'd rather save the £70 and free up an HDMI slot on my monitor!
Dude trust me when I say if you can stand a heavier headset the Audeze Maxwell. Plus with noise suppressing microphone someone can vacuum beside you and still be able to give coms. Plus if you are into rpg or racing games these 90mm drivers are awesome. To top it all off 80hr battery life with about 1.5 hour charge time. I use them while I drive truck but when I’m home all for the game.
They don't sound exactly the same, the x sounds better due to having 24 bit audio on console and pc . On pc yes they sound exactly the same
So I saw your old videos on the razer kaira (PlayStation version) and the razer kaira pro (PlayStation version) you said the regular kaira sounded good out the gate and you said the pros sounded horrible out the box. So you would say the regular kaira sounded better out the box or did the regular kaira ALSO sounded horrible out the box and it also had to be eq just like the pros?
One correction:
The sound of the A50 Gen 5 and A50X is not the same on console. Only on the A50X you get true 24 bit audio on both consoles AND game to chat mix on PS5.
Can u hear a true difference?
@ I just own the A50X but I can hear the difference between 16bit and 24bit on all of my headphones on PC.
@@MaximilianWenig The A50 Gen 5 gives you 24 bit audio on PC. In game chat for console (I have Series X and Series S), there's no difference because nobody has a microphone that is putting out higher quality audio than what the headset can do at 16 bit.
@@benknapp3787 it only has 24 bit on PC, not on consoles and game to chat is only available on Xbox but not on PS5. Plus you don’t want 24 bit for your voice chat but for your game audio. Of course it doesn’t make a difference in voice chat….
@@MaximilianWenig Yeah. Since Feb I game primarily on PC. Really if you don't own a PS5 there's not much of a point in the X. PC audio is the exact same and console chat audio is the same since even the 16bit is on par or higher than anyone's microphone who you might be in the chat with.
Is there any loss in audio quality from the in this version from an A50X?
I used to have Astro A40 with the wireless 5.8 MixAmp, it was fed 5.1 audio from my Xbox through optical output. Ever since Xbox Series released I haven't been completely happy with the audio quality I've gotten from USB wireless headsets. I've tried Astro A30's, high end Turtle Beaches and am currently using the Steel Series Arctis Nova 7X, but none of them match up to the audio quality I used to get from my old Astros. I'm not sure if that's because of USB bitrate vs optical, but that's the conclusion I came to when researching this topic.
the gen 5 will still use the same bitrate 16bit
the 50X with HDMI can have 24Bit
it a much cleaner sound.
You could also just buy Audio Extractor to see if that will Fix your A40.
So you could use your optical again.
@haloharry97 I'm spoiled with the completely wireless setup and simultaneous Bluetooth that I have with my steel series, but I miss the Astro comfort and sound, I'm hoping the A50X will be the answer, but I've gotta wait a while. Christmas is not the time to drop over $300 on myself.
@@w00timusprime I know that Feeling ;(
Thank you for this review. I thought about the A50x but honestly I’m get the A50 gen 5
Tech coming from a competive fps player do you think I would have more success with the Astro a50 or steel series with hearing footsteps directional
Console or PC? If console throw the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro in the discussion. They absolutely are killer for FPS games. Hear everything without requiring tuning
@@clawson32104I disagree turtle beaches suck there a waste of money no one uses those
Have you tried the MMX 330Pro? Torn between that and this A50, if the quality of sound quality close the wireless is a no brainer.
Hi! Do you know if the switch can be connected to the pc usb port? So i can connect my ps5 to ps port, Xbox to Xbox port and my Switch at the same time?
Do you have a EQ for these for Warzone. I got the WC after seeing this video and they make a massive difference
Are these better then the acezone aspire for hearing footsteps ans CoD ?
Great video. I broke my turtle beach Xo7 pro headset which Ive had since 2015. I am a big fan of Logitech products, as I use their keyboards and speakers, so this headset looks great.
Does the gen 5 fix that annoying headband popping off issue?
Can't figure out what Closed back to get and I'm not a fan of buying several headsets/headphones and returning what I didn't like. On radar Fiio FT1 (out of stock) or 620S (not on BF discount) to be used with Ifi Zen Dac V2...... or this A50 Gen 5. I play alot of different games, including online first person shooters on an ok skill level where footsteps/separation and what not is important. GAH :).
Plugged in my old Logitech pro X wireless headset yesterday to compare with Sennheiser 560S and rofl, the logitechs just sound like they are broken in comparison.
Thank you for posting this video, I just recently bought a Gen 5, and am liking it so far. One question I sent you previously, and I am REALLY hoping you can give me an answer on, is I also just purchased a pair of the GEN 4's, and I am wondering if there is any way to save a custom EQ setting to the GEN 4's that can carry over to console(PS5 specifically). Do settings/EQ's save to the headset? I want to use the W.C. pads, but because of the drastic sound difference, I would really hope I can make a customer EQ similar to the stock sound. Hope to hear back, and thank you for the great content. :)
Do a best EQ settings for the new Astro a50 gen 5 for bo6.
coming soon ;)
no, the HDMI passthrough is super essential for gamers that want to switch between the console and PC on only ONE monitor.
i have this headset. My only issue so far is for xbox and ps5 you cannot control noise gate on the Logitech G Hub Mobile app. There is no option i can find to adjust this. People are telling my the background noise s bleeding through in comparison to my A50 gen 3s
Was going to buy the Astro 50x But being mainly a PC user, I'm going to pick these. Just returned the Gen3 Stealth 700, Sound was great, connectivity horrible, mic was meh. So need a replacement.
So the quality of the mic gets worse while connecting to Bluetooth? Does the quality of the audio gets worse as well?
Yeah bluetooth is garbage.
Hi! Does the hdmi connection of the astro a50x give better sound quality than the usb-equipped asto 50 5gen?Thank you
no diff
I owned the A50X and got the A50 Gen 5. I play on PS5 and cannot tell a difference sound wise
@ Thank you! So are both of them good quality? I actually thought it was better because of the hdmi because it has better data transfer than usb but then it doesn't matter...!?
So if I have an Xbox and Ps5 but not the pc, is better this or the A50X?
Does this logitech headset the powerbutton problem like most other versions? I had 3 logitech headsets and all 3 had that problem ! I don't want screwdrivers and stupid fixed that will break the headset even more !
1 thing people hear back dear chat voice via the mic can’t fix it
does astro not use the command center anymore ?
Glasses safe ?? I game for prolonged hours sometimes and wonder if it’ll give me headaches due to glasses considering all frames are different
Never had an issue with my gen 3. I asdume it will be the same with Gen 5. Picking mine up later after work
I have one honest and important question.. i'm using astro since over 6 years now. Never had better sound/mic quality then here... but the biggest issue was and still is to this day - the docking station. Even today i struggle hard with the Astro A50 wireless to actually recharge the headphone on the docking station. Same problem with micro usb. I don't know why i have this all the time.
But now.. gen 5. any improove there?
Do they work with the Xbox series s?
Now the real question is Nova pro wireless or A50 Gen 5
I researched for weeks back and forth with Nova Pro Wireless and A50 Gen5/X. I was seconds away from picking up the Nova Pros about 2 or 3 different times, but ultimately went A50 Gen 5. Absolutely no regrets.
I had both astro are better for me
@@benknapp3787 Does it need a shit ton of cables to connect to consoles?
I’ve had the gen 4 Astro a50’s since it released and have replaced the base station for $99. I don’t see the gen 5’s that much better, so i think i will try out the nova pro wireless. Better materials, extra battery to charge and sound quality is very good. The a50’s look nice on a desk docked but it’s finicky to get them to charge.
@AFGixxeR88 Gen 5 gives you a MASSIVE microphone quality upgrade, 60% better battery life and you also get the upgraded graphene drivers over the Gen 4. I don't know if they made any changes to the way they slide into the base station, but I set mine down by the head band with one hand and they charge every time.
I love the A50x someone thought I was using a Shure sm7b when talking into the mic lol.
what keyboard do u use man??
Do you have to change the noise gate through desktop I can’t find it on the app also if that is the case will it transfer over to my ps5
Hey how did you connect your Astro a50 gen 5 to ps5 ?
@ plug it in then sync to ps5
I watch all your reviews I'm really interested in this headset but no reviews anywhere mention if you can play and charge at the same time that's all that's holding me back
Can anyone confirm if on the A50x’s if audio/chat drops when a game transitions from 60fps to 120? I had a40’s with the HDMI adapter and on games like Destiny when playing crucible it transitions to 120fps from 60fps it would drop sound for a second. The trade off being able to adjust chat audio on the fly.
I like the HDMI passthrough. but can see why another may not.
Your reviews are the best.
A40 TR is just missing wireless by comparison right?
I have the same colour cushions on my HyperX Cloud Orbit S - now they are like brand new again. So Im gonna pass on these as I also have brand new Razer Blackshark. But the A40/50s are very comfy great sounding headsets, I had both.
I totally enjoy them answering my dam wife’s phone calls during rank 😂
Shouldn’t you be reviewing the comfort of this headset with the stock ear cups?
looking to buy this, I always find the astro headsets super comfy
What’s everyone’s opinion for Xbox series X? Gen 5’s or X or even Gen 4’s? Looking to buy within the new few days any feedback would be appreciated.
The Gen5 is best for Xbox. The A50X is mainly for Playstation
My pulse elite broke 🙈 after 3 months 🙈🙈 now I have the Astro I must say it sounds good still testing but 4 now I like the pulse better we will see after a week
Looking to buy a new headset stuck on picking up either these or the audeze maxwells
Hi I regret buying the audeze maxwell there a joke for gaming there too too too heavy for every day usage especially if you play 6 to 8 hours every every day and there not even comfy there to bulky i haven't used my audeze maxwell for 8 months they been sitting in my closet im currently using the nova pro wireless white edition. Stay safe and happy gaming to all.
@@jamesstevens968I was looking at the nova pros as well might have to give them a try
I'd say it should be more like these vs the new Corsair Virtuoso Max. With EQ, either of them are going to sound amazing...it will just depend on if you want that deeper thumpy bass or the more crisp and clear highs. Deeper bass, go with the 50mm Virtuoso Max and for cleaner highs, choose the 40mm A50 Gen 5. Then use Sonar, Voicemeeter, or Equalizer APO for your EQ rather than whatever manufacturer software the headset comes with and either choice will sound superb. Audeze Maxwell isn't as special as most people like to make them out to be. I wouldn't even put them above my Nova Pro Wireless. I haven't had a chance to hear these Graphene drivers just yet, but I'm working on getting both of the aforementioned headsets to check them out.
I'm in the same boat, my main concern is the QC/ quick longevity issues with the Maxwell's
Techne i play on ps5 pro what would you pick nova pro wireless white edition or the astro a50 gen5 whats your opinion stay safe and happy gaming to all
Steelseries 👎🏿
I’d like to know as well since I play on ps5 and pc was debating between those 2 as well 😅
show two great headsets ua-cam.com/video/41-845iZRo0/v-deo.htmlsi=uO344LR1r4iAtSFl
I’ve been using steelseries top headsets for the past 6-8 years and picked up the A50’s on Black Friday sale and all i can say is I regret not doing this sooner
I play on pc, ps5 pro and switch
@@Leffi3are you using for Ps5 gen 5 or x version?
There has to be a sound difference with the HDMI input it’s 24 but audio?
Night and day difference. I miss 24bit audio so bad. Sold my old a50s for the a30s and with tweaking they’re good, but the 24 bit was able to help me pinpoint someone in a room exactly. If you can afford the 50x, it’s definitely the one to get.
I can’t hear a difference
@@Stevo19801...same I returned my A50X for these and hear zero differences on my PS5
@@vggaming6920most ppl say they don't hear any difference on console
How is the sidetone on these?
actually good, much better than some other headsets I have tested recently
@@TheTechne how does it compare to the sidetone on the stealth 700 gen 3? I’m split between the two
@@Keilz Im literally here for the same question.
Does anyone have any good wireless mouse recommendations? mine just broke and I need a new one; I just don't know which one.
Plenty of good options... Razer Viper series, Logitech Superlight are the classic pics... the Corsair M75 Air is at like $70 new right now, which for the price, is an excellent option.
But it always depends on your hand shape and how the mouse feels FOR YOU. My hand adapts very well to those mentioned, don;t know about yours.
VXE Mad R, the best for the price right now
Asus rog harpe ace aim lab edition
Can you get chat mix on ps5
I brought them and set them back 3 days later
curious why?
@ps5 btw- they gave me a head ache from the bass it would wash out the audio when you turn them up to make them louder that and being on ps5 the buttons on side don’t work and when you would use Bluetooth audio at same time as well as having party and game audio it just becomes a muffled bassy mess so couldn’t justify the price over my £25 head set that just plugs into controller I have legit Proof i could go on further to why else I set them back but I would just bore you
Lmao watching u twist the headset like that gives me anxiety. I’m on my second pair of stealth 700xs in a year and a half and I really take good care of em
i got those at 250€ today :D i think that is bargain price for those
Thanks, Techne. I was waiting for this review. My only issue with wireless headsets is the constant "white noise" I hear in some of them. Had that issue with Corsair and Logitech wireless headsets. Is it present on these?
I’m literally on my way to buy these right now 😂
where you get them from ?
@ Argos
W review
I'm jealous
G-hub Is a buggy software 😢
Nice, but $
Astro 50 getting old . Needs a new look