Logitech G Astro A50 X Premium Headset Gets Massive Discount

The Logitech G Astro A50 X is the most luxurious of the trio of products on sale for Black Friday. Available in black or white, it supports PS5, Xbox, and PC, and you can switch between them simultaneously at the press of a button. You can also use it with Nintendo Switch while the console is docked. The main attraction, however, is unique HDMI 2.1 Passthrough technology, offering 24-bit/48kHz audio that should impress even the most discerning audiophile.

Aside from its cool HDMI tech, the headset is equipped with everything else you’d expect from a $300+ gadget. This includes Pro-G Graphene audio drivers (40mm), the ability to listen to two devices at once, up to 24 hours of battery life, and a mobile app to help you optimize its performance. There’s also an included docking station with LED lights that lets you quickly recharge your headset between play sessions.

This offers many of the same features as the A50 X, though it skips out on the HDMI Passthrough technology. Beyond that, you can still connect to PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, you’ll still get Pro-G Graphene audio drivers (40mm), and you’ll still get an included base station for charging. The same mobile app also lets you tweak a variety of settings like stream output mixing, mic settings, and other variables, and the overall design of the A50 is essentially the same as the A50 X.

Note that if you’re playing on PC, this will support the same 24-bit/48kHz as the A50 X. On console, performance drops to 16-bit/48kHz. In short, if you’re playing just on PC, this is the headset to get. If you’re playing on console, you’ll have to decide if the slight performance bump of the A50 X is worth an extra $90.

Just need a reliable headset that won’t break the bank? Take a peek at the Logitech G Astro A10 Gen 2 now that it’s just $50 (was $70). Its stat sheet won’t blow you away, but priced at $50, it’s a pretty good deal. The wired 3.5mm connection supports PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC, a flip-to-mute microphone makes it easy to chat with teammates, and its 32mm drivers should be good enough for most casual players.

Logitech built the headset to be durable too, with a flexible headband that can take a beating and oversized earcups that should be comfy during long play sessions. Several different colors and patterns are on sale–making it easy to find something that fits your style.