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Logitech G Astro A50

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Central Features

• Logitech PRO-G Graphene drivers
• Lightspeed Wireless + Bluetooth
• Magnetic Charging Dock
• Playsync Audio. Connect to 3 systems.
• Supports: PC, Mobile, PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch

A tour around the Logitech G Astro A50

Logitech hasn't shaken the bag significantly on the design of the Astro A50. It is very typical Astro design with a somewhat more angular and sharp design, compared to what we have seen from Logitech recently.

Apart from a few small changes in some of the graphic elements of the headset, it looks very similar to the Astro A50 X.

It is of course a matter of taste what you prefer, but personally I think the design is very neutral overall. There is not a lot, apart from the slightly angular, sharp design, that screams gaming and there is also no trace of RGB lire or other gaming fluff.

The set is a two-part setup with a base station and then the headset itself. If we start with the headset, it feels solid and well built. It has a matte black surface broken by a few glossy and red elements here and there. Personally, I would have preferred that they had kept the matte style all round, as the glossy surfaces quickly reveal dust and greasy fingers.

The set is on the heavy side with a weight of 380 grams. However, it is super flexible and does not squeeze too much around the head. There are soft ear cushions and one on the headband which are all covered in fabric.

The ear cushions are mounted magnetically and can be easily removed if you want to clean or change them. Here, Logitech sells a Mod Kit so you can replace the headband and earpads with faux leather instead.

The microphone sits on the left ear cup and can easily be tilted away if it is not needed.

On the right ear cup there are three buttons for operation together with a volume wheel. From the top it is a power button followed by the button to switch between connected devices and finally a Bluetooth button to connect to your phone when you need to use the G Hub app. A detail I will get into more later in the test.

On the side of the left ear cup, there are two more buttons, which are used to adjust the sound balance between chat and game volume, so that you can find a suitable balance.

If we look at the bottom of the two ear cups, we can see the pogo pin contacts, which are used to create a connection to the base station when the headset is placed there. It is through these that the set is charged when it is in the base station.

They are supplemented on the right side by a USB C plug, if you want to charge that way.

If we take a look at the base station, it is designed to act as a charger for the headset that can be placed here. Built-in magnets ensure that the set easily clicks into place when inserted.

On the front, there are a pair of lights used to show which connection is active, as well as one to show the charging status. There is Bluetooth, Xbox, PC and PS (PlayStation). In principle, however, you are not bound to connect those particular devices to things.

One of the central features of the base station is found on the back, where we find different connectors for each of the three physical inputs.

There are four USB-C connectors, one of which is for power via the included adapter, while the other three can be used to connect to different devices. They are marked PC, PS and Xbox, but you are free to connect to other devices that support connection via USB.

The big difference from big brother Astro A50 X is here that we don't get HDMI Pass Through options for use with consoles. So here it is only audio input that can be connected, which I also think is sufficient for the vast majority.

Software

If you want to adjust the settings on the Astro A50 X set, it can be done either via the G Hub software on your PC, or the corresponding app on your smartphone. This means that you have access to change details such as EQ settings for sound and microphone, even if you are connected to an Xbox or PlayStation.

If you need to use the app on your smartphone, you just need to connect it via Bluetooth as well. When you are connected via Bluetooth to the app, you can check the status there and change settings unless you are connected to a PC. If you are, the app prompts you to switch to the G Hub app on your PC.

There are not a lot of functions in the G Hub software, but there are the central ones such as the possibility of firmware update and adaptation of the sound profiles. On PC, you can tie things up to different profiles that you can switch between based on games or other tasks.

On Logitech's website for the Astro A50 it also states that you can use the Astro Command Center software on a PC. However, I did not get it to work during my test. The software simply could not find the headset. It may be that an update is needed before the new Astro A50 set is supported.

Testing

I have tested the Logitech G Astro A50 for a week and have mainly used the set with a PC. However, I have had it connected to two different systems. Switching back and forth between the sound sources works smoothly and easily via the button on the headset.

However, the Bluetooth connection gave me problems. I was able to find the headset via Bluetooth in the G Hub app on his phone. However, it never appears as a real sound source for the phone. I assume that it has been a mistake, since everything in Logitech's material indicates that you should be able to connect and run dual mode connection, so that you can mix the sound from, for example, your PC and your mobile phone. However, I couldn't get it to work during my testing.

The sound experience with the Astro A50 is top class. The Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed and Astro A50 X were some of the best headsets I tested in 2023/24. With the same drivers and very naturally much of the same tuning here in the Astro A50 set, the super good experience goes again.

You get a super well-defined and clear sound image, with a good balance between the deep bass and the good middle and high tones.

If you have a PlayStation 5, the set also supports 3D Sound from this. While on PC there is an option for Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic Spatial Audio.

Whether it was Baldur's Gate 3, Space Marine 2 or music, the Astro A50 set gave me great sound.

I can't complain about the sound from the built-in microphone either. The raw input is super nice and clear, and if that's not enough, you can adjust an EQ setting for the microphone yourself.

Listen to a sound test of the microphone here.

In relation to the battery life, I have not experienced any challenges. Logitech itself states a battery life of up to 15 hours of continuous use. Since the set lives on a charging stand between gaming sessions, you will almost always start with a fully charged headset.

Price

The Logitech G Astro A50 lands with a price of just under 400$, which places it firmly in the High End segment.

Conclusion

If you are the gamer who plays across several devices, and would like to have a light headset solution across up to three devices, then the Astro A50 can be a really good bet.

It is easy and straightforward to switch between connected devices and there is broad support for consoles and PC.

The price may be a tough pill to swallow, but if the kit here is going to step in instead of maybe two or three solutions across multiple devices, then it starts to make sense.

The 40 mm PRO-G Graphene drivers that you get with the set deliver a super good sound and it's hard not to get a little extra sucked into your games when the sound image spoils you like that. So on that front, I have no difficulty in recommending the Astro A50 set.

However, I think the set falls a bit short if you compare it to a set such as the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It is approx. DKK 300 more expensive, but also comes with ANC, super good sound, very versatile software and the ability to use the set via Bluetooth with your phone without any problems, while you are connected to your PC or console.

Here I think the Astro A50 lacks a bit. The G Hub software is somewhat leaner than what SteelSeries offers, and the lack of full Bluetooth support for smartphones also drags it down.

In the end, it's the margins that decide, and here I don't think the Astro A50 is such a strong winner. We end up with a final grade of 8, for a super solid and versatile headset, which is, however, in tough competition in its segment.

Advantages:

• Possibility of use across up to three systems
• Super good sound

Disadvantages

• Software options a bit thin
• No smartphone connection via Bluetooth in my case