Astro A50 (GEN 5) Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PS5, PC
ASTRO A50 Gen 5 combines 40 mm PRO-G GRAPHENE drivers, LIGHTSPEED wireless and a 48 kHz boom mic with a charging base. PLAYSYNC AUDIO switches between three connected gaming systems, with Bluetooth mixing and up to 24 hours of play.
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Overview
ASTRO A50 (GEN 5) WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET FOR XBOX, PS5, PC
ASTRO A50 Gen 5 headset
ASTRO A50 Gen 5 headset: Keep your Xbox, PlayStation and PC connected to one charging base. ASTRO A50 Gen 5 switches USB audio between three systems from the headset, so changing platforms does not mean changing headsets. Available from AX Store in Kuwait.
PRO-G GRAPHENE Drivers
Three Connected USB Systems
LIGHTSPEED Audio
At 78 dB; Usage Dependent

Switch audio across three systems
PLAYSYNC AUDIO connects your consoles and computer through USB. Leave each system connected and use the headset button to choose where you want to play.
Graphene drivers for clear game audio
40 mm PRO-G GRAPHENE drivers and 24-bit/48 kHz LIGHTSPEED wireless bring detail to busy scenes. Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic support add spatial audio on compatible platforms.
Talk clearly and bring your phone along
The omnidirectional boom microphone samples at up to 48 kHz. Bluetooth mixing lets phone audio join your game, while G HUB and the mobile app provide EQ and microphone adjustments.
Ready when you sit down
Return the headset to its magnetic charging cradle between sessions. It supports up to 24 hours of play at 78 dB and charging through the dock or USB-C; battery life varies with use.
Plan USB Audio Switching across the Desk
PLAYSYNC AUDIO selects among three connected USB systems using the supplied base station. This A50 Gen 5 arrangement switches the audio source; HDMI display switching belongs to the separate A50 X model and is not a function of this base.
Keep Phone Mixing and Charging at the Base
Phone Bluetooth audio is mixed through the base station, which also provides the magnetic charging cradle. Include the powered base in the setup instead of planning this feature as independent portable Bluetooth pairing directly to the headset.
Plan the Platform and Chat Connection
Choose the exact platform version and check whether its connection uses USB, a wireless receiver or an analogue headset socket. Set the playback and microphone devices deliberately in your game or chat application. Compare related options such as HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset, Wired and Wireless Options or ASTRO A10 Wired Gaming Headset with Flip-to-Mute Mic, keeping the exact model and configuration in the decision. For the wider setup, explore RODE Wireless ME Compact Wireless Microphone System and check the connection, size or mounting requirements before pairing accessories. Browse the ASTRO range at AX for more choices.
ASTRO A50 Gen 5 headset Setup Choices
Choose the exact platform version and check whether its connection uses USB, a wireless receiver or an analogue headset socket. Set the playback and microphone devices deliberately in your game or chat application. Explore Wooting 60HE v2 60% Gaming Keyboard, Aluminium, ARTISAN NINJA FX ZERO Gaming Mousepad – SOFT/XSOFT, XL/XXL, Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Wireless Gaming Mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many USB systems can I switch between?
PLAYSYNC AUDIO: switch between 3 connected USB systems.
Where does phone Bluetooth audio connect?
Phone audio mixing through the base station.
What is the playback reference?
Up to 24 hours at 78 dB; varies with use.
Which Nintendo connections are listed?
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 with USB port.
Does this base switch HDMI video?
No. A50 Gen 5 uses PLAYSYNC AUDIO for USB audio switching. HDMI display switching is a separate A50 X feature.
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THE DETAILS
Technical specifications
Audio and microphone
40 mm PRO-G GRAPHENE
20–20,000 Hz
Dolby Atmos; Windows Sonic
Omnidirectional
60–20,000 Hz
Up to 16-bit / 48 kHz
363 g
Connectivity and base station
PLAYSYNC AUDIO: switch between 3 connected USB systems
LIGHTSPEED, 24-bit / 48 kHz
Up to 12 m via LIGHTSPEED
1 connection, up to 24-bit / 48 kHz
2 connections, up to 16-bit / 48 kHz
Phone audio mixing through the base station
Battery and compatibility
Rechargeable
Up to 24 hours at 78 dB; varies with use
Base station dock or USB-C charging port
Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One with USB port
PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with USB port
Windows 10/11 or later; USB 2.0 port
macOS 13 or later; USB port
Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 with USB port
Logitech G HUB; Logitech G mobile app
Internet required for software and Dolby Atmos features on Xbox and Windows
Included equipment
ASTRO A50 Gen 5 wireless headset
A50 Base Station
USB-A to USB-C cable
USB-C to USB-C cable
AC adapter and socket plug heads
Activation card
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