Logitech simply revealed the brand new Astro A50 gaming headset, and whereas it’s technically a step down from the A50 X, it nonetheless brings a ton of thrilling options and high quality to the desk, with just one compromise made to realize its decrease MSRP.
In my Astro A50 X assessment, I referred to as the headset “a multi-platform triumph” and topped it as among the finest gaming headsets obtainable, particularly for these with a number of consoles and a gaming PC. The brand new Astro A50 drops video switching, which really makes establishing the headset simpler, whereas additionally coming in at a decrease MSRP of $299.99.
Whereas the Astro A50 X continues to be my favourite gaming headset and it’s spectacular to see how a lot of its high quality is retained within the Astro A50. Playsync continues to be current, permitting you to change between as much as three platforms together with PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X/S.
This expertise continues to be but to be successfully replicated by anybody and it’s what makes the Astro A50 the perfect headset for anybody with a number of gaming platforms, particularly in the event you even have a battle station setup the place every console or PC is in shut proximity to one another.
Extra platform assist has additionally been added for gaming handhelds by way of USB-C and Bluetooth. The dropped video switching assist additionally signifies that the Astro A50 base station is much simpler to arrange, with fewer cables to handle consequently. Whereas the video switching was a pleasant addition to the A50 X, it’s undoubtedly a characteristic that many avid gamers will fortunately drop to avoid wasting $80.
The Astro A50 makes use of the identical Professional G Graphene audio drivers alongside the 24-bit uncompressed Lightspeed audio expertise, bringing unimaginable ranges of readability throughout pitchy highs and bassy lows. On the microphone, the identical 48KHz growth mic is carried throughout from the X and offers broadcast-quality output so your teammates received’t miss any of your callouts in-game.
Out there in black or white, the Astro A50 will begin transport in October 2024 and prices $299.99 (£299.99). Elsewhere within the LogiPLAYS occasion, Logitech additionally revealed a model new Superlight Dex 2 gaming mouse which appears set to dominate the esports scene.
