The ASTRO A50 X McLaren Racing Edition is Logitech G’s A50 X wireless headset and HDMI base station finished in McLaren Racing’s papaya orange. Logitech G is the official gaming peripherals partner of McLaren Racing and presents this as the McLaren Racing Edition. Under the paint it is the A50 X system: PLAYSYNC switching between three gaming systems, HDMI 2.1 passthrough at up to 4K 120Hz, 40mm PRO-G GRAPHENE drivers and up to 24 hours of play per charge.
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ASTRO A50 X McLaren: What You Get
Logitech lists six items in the ASTRO A50 X McLaren box: the A50 X wireless headset McLaren Edition, the A50 X HDMI base station McLaren Edition, a USB-A to USB-C cable, a combo cable, an AC adapter with socket plug heads, and a Dolby Atmos activation card.
HDMI cables are not on that list. The base station sits between your consoles and your TV, so plan on HDMI cables for each console you connect plus one to the display. Logitech states that optimal video passthrough needs HDMI 2.1 certified cables, so older cables may limit what the passthrough can carry.
PLAYSYNC: Three Systems, One Button
PLAYSYNC is the reason to buy the ASTRO A50 X McLaren rather than a simpler wireless headset. You connect up to three systems to the base station, for example a PS5, an Xbox Series X and a PC or Mac, and a press of the PLAYSYNC button on the headset swaps between them. There is no need to unplug a dongle or re-pair anything when you move from a racing game on one console to a shooter on another.
Logitech lists the ASTRO A50 X McLaren as compatible with Xbox, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch / Switch 2. For audio over USB, Logitech specifies one input at up to 24-bit/48 kHz for PC and two inputs at up to 16-bit/48 kHz for consoles.
HDMI 2.1 Passthrough at 4K 120Hz
The ASTRO A50 X McLaren base station carries video as well as audio. Logitech rates the HDMI 2.1 ports at 40 Gbps bandwidth for 4K 120Hz passthrough, with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). That matters on a PS5 or Xbox Series X: the base station can sit in the HDMI chain without forcing you back to 60Hz.
To reach that, your TV and console must support 4K 120Hz themselves, and the cables must be HDMI 2.1 certified. The ASTRO A50 X McLaren will not add 120Hz to a display that does not already have it.
PRO-G GRAPHENE Drivers and Spatial Audio
Each earcup of the ASTRO A50 X McLaren uses a 40mm PRO-G GRAPHENE driver with a stated frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz. Logitech’s case for graphene is its light weight and rigidity, which it says reduces distortion so more individual sounds stay distinct in a busy mix.
The headset is Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic spatial audio compatible, and a Dolby Atmos activation card is in the box. Logitech notes that internet access is needed for G HUB, the Logitech G mobile app and the Dolby Atmos feature on Xbox and Windows. Built-in MixAmp technology lets you balance game audio against chat directly on the headset.
Microphone, Wireless Range and Battery
The ASTRO A50 X McLaren uses an omnidirectional microphone with a 60 to 20,000 Hz frequency response, sampled at up to 16-bit/48 kHz; Logitech markets it as a 48 kHz broadcast-quality mic. The LIGHTSPEED link runs at 24-bit/48 kHz with a range of up to 12 metres.
Logitech rates play time at 24 hours at 78 dB, so higher listening volumes will shorten it. The headset charges by clicking magnetically into the base station, or over a USB-C cable. It weighs 363 grams. G HUB on PC and the Logitech G app on iOS and Android handle EQ and other tuning.
Who This Is Not For
If you play on one console only, PLAYSYNC and the HDMI switching are features you will pay for and never use; a single-platform wireless headset will cost far less. At 363 grams the ASTRO A50 X McLaren is heavier than lightweight esports headsets, which some players notice in long sessions. The omnidirectional microphone picks up more of the room than a directional boom mic, so a noisy household will hear through. HDMI cables are not included. If the papaya colour is not important to you, the standard A50 X offers the same system for less.
Ordering the ASTRO A50 X McLaren in the UAE
Delivery of the ASTRO A50 X McLaren covers every emirate and takes up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. If the headset or base station arrives defective or not as described, you can return it within 14 days; shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Your order carries a 1-year warranty from Totot.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Logitech G (ASTRO)
- Model: A50 X McLaren Racing Edition
- Colour: Papaya (McLaren Racing Edition colourway)
- Drivers: 40mm (1.57 in) PRO-G GRAPHENE
- Headphone frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
- Spatial audio: Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic compatible
- Weight: 363 g (12.8 oz)
- Microphone: Omnidirectional, 60–20,000 Hz, up to 16-bit/48 kHz
- Wireless: LIGHTSPEED at 24-bit/48 kHz, range up to 12 m
- Battery: Up to 24 hours playtime at 78 dB
- Charging: Magnetic charging dock in base station, or USB-C wired
- HDMI passthrough: HDMI 2.1, 40 Gbps, 4K 120Hz, ALLM and VRR
- USB audio: 1× up to 24-bit/48 kHz (PC), 2× up to 16-bit/48 kHz (console)
- PLAYSYNC: Switch between 3 connected systems from the headset
- Compatibility: Xbox, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch / Switch 2
- System requirements: Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One with USB port; PS4 or PS5 with USB port; PC with Windows 10/11 and USB 2.0 port; HDMI 2.1 certified cables for optimal passthrough
- In the box: Headset, HDMI base station, USB-A to USB-C cable, combo cable, AC adapter with plug heads, Dolby Atmos activation card
- Software: G HUB (PC), Logitech G app (iOS/Android)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications above are taken from Logitech G’s official product page for the A50 X McLaren Racing Edition. Full details are published on the Logitech G A50 X McLaren Racing Edition page.
FAQ
Is the ASTRO A50 X McLaren different from the standard A50 X inside?
No. Logitech presents it as the A50 X in the McLaren papaya colourway, with the same PLAYSYNC, HDMI 2.1 passthrough, PRO-G GRAPHENE drivers and 24-hour playtime.
Are HDMI cables included?
No. Logitech’s box list has a USB-A to USB-C cable, a combo cable and an AC adapter, but no HDMI cables. Use HDMI 2.1 certified cables for 4K 120Hz.
Can I switch between PS5, Xbox and PC without re-plugging?
Yes. Connect all three to the base station and press the PLAYSYNC button on the headset to move between them.
How long does the battery last?
24 hours at 78 dB, according to Logitech. Louder listening shortens it; the headset recharges on the magnetic dock.
Does it work with Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Logitech lists Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in the compatibility for this headset.
What is the wireless range?
12 metres at most over LIGHTSPEED, per Logitech.
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