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 attain its decrease MSRP.
In my Astro A50 X evaluation, I known as the headset “a multi-platform triumph” and topped it as among the best gaming headsets out there, particularly for these with a number of consoles and a gaming PC. The brand new Astro A50 drops video switching, which truly makes organising 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 modify between as much as three platforms together with PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence X/S.
This know-how 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 for those who even have a battle station setup the place every console or PC is in shut proximity to one another.
Extra platform help has additionally been added for gaming handhelds through USB-C and Bluetooth. The dropped video switching help 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 function that many avid gamers will fortunately drop to save lots of $80.
The Astro A50 makes use of the identical Professional G Graphene audio drivers alongside the 24-bit uncompressed Lightspeed audio know-how, bringing unimaginable ranges of readability throughout pitchy highs and bassy lows. On the microphone, the identical 48KHz increase mic is carried throughout from the X and offers broadcast-quality output so your teammates gained’t miss any of your callouts in-game.
Accessible in black or white, the Astro A50 will begin delivery 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 seems to be set to dominate the esports scene.
