Display & Audio Setup
Logitech G Astro A50 X
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-03 · 6 expert sources
Pros
- +The base station connects to a PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox at the same time (Tom's Hardware, PCMag), and Windows Central cycled between them without taking the headset off
- +HDMI 2.1 passthrough with 4K/120Hz on the base station (Windows Central)
- +Bluetooth can run at the same time as the console or PC link (Tom's Hardware, Windows Central)
- +Windows Central rates its mic among the best of any gaming headset it has used, and PCMag calls it strong
- +Tom's Hardware calls the design lightweight and comfortable, with easy-to-replace parts
Cons
- −Every connection, Bluetooth included, is routed through the base station, so you have to stay in range of the dock (Tom's Hardware)
- −No active noise cancellation (Windows Central)
- −Tom's Hardware calls its rated battery life below average for a premium wireless headset
- −Only one USB cable and no HDMI cables in the box (Windows Central)
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus8.0
- Effectiveness9.0
- Build safety9.0
- Durability8.0
- Value7.5
Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no recall for this product, and no safety, heat or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified its UL/ETL or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
“The Logitech G Astro A50 X wireless gaming headset features excellent audio, a strong mic, and the unique ability to simultaneously connect to PlayStation and Xbox consoles.”
“All connections, including the Bluetooth connection, are routed through the base station, which means that you need to be within range of the headset’s dock for it to work.”
“The Astro A50 X has one of the best microphones of any gaming headset I've ever used.”