The ASTRO A50 X is Logitech G’s flagship console headset, and the part that matters is the base station. It takes HDMI 2.1 in from two consoles and passes 4K 120Hz video through to your TV while routing the audio to the headset wirelessly, so one button switches PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC without unplugging anything. Logitech rates the headset at up to 24 hours at 78 dB. In stock at Totot with delivery across the UAE.
Table of Contents
- Why Choose the ASTRO A50 X
- PLAYSYNC and HDMI 2.1 Passthrough
- Sound: 40mm PRO-G Graphene Drivers at 24-bit / 48 kHz
- Battery: Up to 24 Hours at 78 dB
- Microphone, LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth
- ASTRO A50 X vs the ASTRO A50: Not the Same Headset
- Who This Is Not For
- Warranty, Delivery and Returns in the UAE
- Technical Specifications
- FAQ
Why Choose the ASTRO A50 X
Most wireless headsets solve one platform well and make you work for the rest: a dongle here, a re-pair there, a cable swap behind the TV. The ASTRO A50 X is built around the opposite idea. Its base station stays connected to everything at once and you change platform with a single button, with no re-pairing and no interruption to the audio.
That is a different proposition from a headset that merely lists PS5 and Xbox on the box. What makes it work is the HDMI 2.1 video path through the base station, which is what lets the ASTRO A50 X manage video and audio together instead of audio alone.
PLAYSYNC and HDMI 2.1 Passthrough
Logitech’s PLAYSYNC is the switching system. Two consoles connect to the base station over HDMI 2.1, and a PC or Mac connects over USB-C. Logitech states the base station passes console video through to the television at 4K 120Hz with HDR, VRR and ALLM intact, so nothing about the picture is given up to get wireless audio. The base station carries 2 x HDMI 2.1 inputs, 1 x HDMI 2.1 output and 3 x USB-C inputs.
The practical effect is that your TV keeps one HDMI cable and the base station handles the rest. When the headset is docked, audio goes to the TV; lift it off and the audio follows you to the headset. Logitech’s published wireless range for the ASTRO A50 X is up to 12 metres.
Sound: 40mm PRO-G Graphene Drivers at 24-bit / 48 kHz
The ASTRO A50 X drivers are 40mm PRO-G Graphene units, which Logitech describes as a graphene diaphragm with a live-edge suspension intended to cut distortion across the range. Published headphone frequency response is 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, and the wireless link carries audio at up to 24-bit / 48 kHz sampling.
On PC and Mac the ASTRO A50 X supports Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic; on PS5 it works with the console’s own 3D Audio. Logitech does not publish impedance or sensitivity figures for this headset, so there is no official number to compare against wired studio headphones.
Battery: Up to 24 Hours at 78 dB
Logitech rates battery life at up to 24 hours at 78 dB. That second half of the figure is the part worth reading: 78 dB is a moderate listening level, and a rated runtime without a reference volume would mean very little. Charge time for the ASTRO A50 X is approximately 3 hours.
Charging is handled by a magnetic cradle built into the base station. You drop the headset onto it between sessions rather than plugging in a cable, which in practice means the ASTRO A50 X is normally topped up whenever you pick it up. There is no separate charging dock to find space for.
Microphone, LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth
The ASTRO A50 X microphone is a flip-to-mute boom with an omnidirectional pattern and a published frequency response of 60 Hz to 20,000 Hz, capturing at up to 16-bit / 48 kHz. Flipping the boom up mutes it, which is a mechanical action rather than a software toggle.
Wireless to the headset is Logitech’s LIGHTSPEED protocol. Separately, the base station carries Bluetooth 5.0, and Logitech’s stated purpose for it is mixing a second source such as Discord chat in with your game audio rather than replacing the LIGHTSPEED link. The headset weighs 363 g and measures 91.5 x 185.8 x 184.9 mm; the base station weighs 320 g and measures 40 x 123.4 x 147.7 mm.
ASTRO A50 X vs the ASTRO A50: Not the Same Headset
These two models are easy to confuse and they are not interchangeable. Logitech’s own comparison is explicit: on the ASTRO A50 X, PLAYSYNC handles HDMI video and audio, and the base station manages both the video and the audio from two consoles automatically. On the ASTRO A50, PLAYSYNC is audio only, and the video has to be switched separately at the TV or receiver.
Logitech lists several things the two share rather than distinguish: both use 40mm PRO-G Graphene drivers, both are 24-bit capable over wireless, both use a 48 kHz full-band microphone, and both offer simultaneous Bluetooth. If someone quotes you a figure for the A50, check whether it belongs to the X before assuming it applies here. The HDMI passthrough, the two HDMI 2.1 inputs and the three USB-C inputs belong to the ASTRO A50 X.
Who This Is Not For
This is not a headset to buy for one platform. If you only game on a PS5, most of what you are paying for is the base station’s ability to juggle two consoles and a computer, and a simpler wireless headset will sound comparable for less. It is also not a portable headset: the base station is the product, and away from it you lose PLAYSYNC, the HDMI passthrough and the charging cradle.
Logitech lists PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC/Mac as the supported platforms, and does not list the Nintendo Switch, so do not buy the ASTRO A50 X expecting native Switch support. Logitech also does not publish an itemised box-contents list or the cable lengths in its online specification, so we cannot tell you exactly which cables ship in the box without guessing, and we will not guess. And if your television only has one free HDMI 2.1 port, plan your setup before ordering, because the base station needs to sit between your consoles and the TV.
Warranty, Delivery and Returns in the UAE
Every ASTRO A50 X ordered from Totot comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot covering manufacturing defects. Shipping is free on any order from 300 AED. Delivery takes up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE.
If the headset arrives defective or does not match what was listed, you have 14 days to return it. Damage that occurred in transit needs to be reported to us within 48 hours of delivery so we can process the claim.
Technical Specifications
- Drivers: 40mm PRO-G Graphene
- Headphone frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Wireless audio resolution: Up to 24-bit / 48 kHz sampling
- Microphone: Flip-to-mute boom, omnidirectional, 60 Hz – 20,000 Hz, up to 16-bit / 48 kHz
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours at 78 dB (Logitech rating – the 78 dB reference level is part of the claim)
- Charge time: Approx. 3 hours, via the base station’s magnetic charging cradle
- Wireless: LIGHTSPEED, plus Bluetooth 5.0 on the base station for mixing a second source
- Wireless range: Up to 12 m
- Base station ports: 2 x HDMI 2.1 input, 1 x HDMI 2.1 output, 3 x USB-C input
- Video passthrough: 4K 120Hz with HDR, VRR and ALLM (Logitech newsroom)
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac – Nintendo Switch is not listed by Logitech
- Spatial audio: Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic on PC/Mac; PlayStation 5 3D Audio on PS5
- Headset weight and size: 363 g; 91.5 x 185.8 x 184.9 mm
- Base station weight and size: 320 g; 40 x 123.4 x 147.7 mm
- Not published by Logitech: Impedance, sensitivity, earcup and headband materials, and an itemised in-the-box list
The figures above come from Logitech’s published A50 X specification page and Logitech’s own newsroom announcement for the video passthrough claim. Full details are published on the official Logitech A50 X specification page.
FAQ
How long does the ASTRO A50 X battery last?
24 hours is Logitech’s rating, and Logitech states it at a reference level of 78 dB. Listening louder than that will shorten it. A recharge takes approximately 3 hours on the base station’s magnetic cradle.
Does the ASTRO A50 X pass 4K 120Hz video through to the TV?
Yes. Logitech states the base station passes console video at 4K 120Hz with HDR, VRR and ALLM intact. It has 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs and 1 HDMI 2.1 output for that purpose.
Is the ASTRO A50 X the same as the ASTRO A50?
No. Logitech’s own comparison states that PLAYSYNC on the A50 X handles HDMI video and audio together, while on the A50 it is audio only and video must be switched separately. The HDMI 2.1 passthrough belongs to the X.
Can the ASTRO A50 X connect to PS5, Xbox and PC at the same time?
Yes. Logitech states the base station connects to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC/Mac simultaneously, and you switch between them with a single button press without re-pairing.
Does the ASTRO A50 X work with Nintendo Switch?
No. Logitech lists PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Mac as the supported platforms and does not list Nintendo Switch, so we do not claim support for it.
What sampling rate does the ASTRO A50 X support?
24-bit at 48 kHz for the headset audio, and 16-bit at 48 kHz for the microphone, per Logitech’s published specification.
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