Logitech G unveils cutting-edge ASTRO A50 X wireless gaming headset, revolutionizing gaming audio.

Logitech G has launched the ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station, featuring PLAYSYNC technology, PRO-G GRAPHENE Audio Driver, and 24-bit LIGHTSPEED wireless technology, providing a high-performance and sustainable gaming experience.

Industry-first PLAYSYNC technology allows for seamless switching between Xbox, PS5, and PC
PRO-G GRAPHENE Audio Driver delivers superior sound reproduction and clarity
Optimized for high-performance game consoles with HDMI 2.1 & USB-C connectivity

Logitech G, a brand in gaming technologies and gear, has just launched its latest innovation in the gaming headset market – the Logitech G ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station. As the fifth generation of the critically acclaimed ASTRO A50 Series console gaming headset, the ASTRO A50 X aims to deliver the ultimate console headset experience.

Logitech G has always been known for its focus on gamer-centric design, premium sound quality, and superior comfort and durability. With the new A50 X, they have taken these qualities to a whole new level by introducing several breakthrough innovations and advanced technologies that truly revolutionize gameplay.

The A50 X features PLAYSYNC technology, an industry first, which allows gamers to connect their XBOX Series X|S, PS5, and PC/Mac all at once. With a simple ‘one-click’ of a button on the A50 X headset, gamers can seamlessly switch between all three gaming systems. Whether they want to play on Xbox, PS5, or PC, the A50 X makes it incredibly easy to switch to the gaming experience they desire.

The A50 X is a two-part Base Station and Wireless Headset system that works directly with high-performance game consoles as well as 4K UHD Televisions using HDMI 2.1 technology. The Base Station wirelessly directs audio to the A50 X Headset while passing the console’s video through to the TV without compromising on fidelity and features such as 4K 120 Hz HDR, VRR, and ALLM. This ensures a high-performance and ultra-low Latency video experience.

When it comes to audio performance, the A50 X’s PRO-G GRAPHENE Audio Driver takes center stage. With a precision-engineered 40 mm graphene diaphragm featuring a live edge suspension, the new driver delivers superior sound reproduction accuracy, time to signal accuracy, and distortion reduction. This allows players to identify audio objects more clearly and quickly discern their location as objects move relative to the player. The graphene material used in the audio drivers ensures unprecedented harmonic rigidity, resulting in reduced distortion and exceptional audio clarity across the frequency spectrum.

The A50 X is optimized for multi-platform players who demand the highest levels of audio and visual fidelity, as well as style and design excellence. It is purposefully designed to work with high-performance game consoles using HDMI 2.1 & USB-C connectivity, allowing for uncompressed audio at up to 24-bit fidelity. The integrated LED status info panel and click-in magnetic charging cradle of the A50 X Base Station ensure that the headset is always ready for action.

Logitech G’s award-winning 24-bit LIGHTSPEED wireless technology provides a pro-grade solution for sound quality, connectivity reliability, and battery efficiency. The A50 X also features simultaneous Bluetooth connectivity, allowing gamers to mix Discord chat with game audio or listen to music while playing.

In terms of communication, the A50 X comes equipped with an integrated high-resolution 16-bit 48 kHz LIGHTSPEED microphone. This additional bandwidth allows the microphone to capture a broader spectrum of sound, delivering unrivaled performance, clarity, and quality in a boom microphone. Players can control Game/Chat mix on Xbox, PC, and even their PS5, and balance volume between game and chat with on-ear controls.

To further enhance the gaming audio experience, gamers can use G HUB on PC or the Logitech G App on iOS/Android devices to optimize and fine-tune their headset EQ presets. They can also delve into fully parametric EQ settings and take advantage of the extended resolution of the microphone to achieve broadcast-quality EQ settings while controlling their environment with noise reduction. The A50 X allows gamers to set up stream output audio mixing, specify sidetone amount, save custom presets, and more.

Logitech G is committed to sustainability, and the ASTRO A50 X reflects this. The headset features parts that include a minimum of 35 percent post-consumer recycled content, and the paper packaging comes from FSC-certified forests. Additionally, the A50 X is certified Carbon Neutral, with Logitech G financing high-quality certified carbon offsets to reduce the carbon impact of the product to zero.

The Logitech G ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station is available for pre-order now for $379.99 from Logitech G’s website and will be available from major participating retailers, shipping in the first half of 2024. With its innovations and advanced technologies, the A50 X promises to elevate the gaming headset experience to new heights.

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Background Information

About Logitech: Logitech is a globally recognized multinational technology company founded in 1981. Known for its diverse portfolio of computer peripherals and consumer electronics, Logitech produces a wide range of products, including computer mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio devices. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and user-friendly designs, Logitech has become a trusted brand in the industry, serving both consumers and businesses worldwide.

About Logitech G: Logitech G is the gaming division of Logitech, a multinational technology company. Established to cater specifically to gamers, Logitech G offers a wide array of gaming peripherals and accessories, such as gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and racing wheels. With a global presence, Logitech G is recognized for its commitment to enhancing the gaming experience through innovative and reliable hardware solutions.

Technology Explained

HDR: High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technology used to create images and videos with a greater range of luminance levels than what is possible with standard digital imaging. It allows for a greater range of colors and details to be captured in an image, resulting in a more realistic and vibrant look.

Latency: Technology latency is the time it takes for a computer system to respond to a request. It is an important factor in the performance of computer systems, as it affects the speed and efficiency of data processing. In the computer industry, latency is a major factor in the performance of computer networks, storage systems, and other computer systems. Low latency is essential for applications that require fast response times, such as online gaming, streaming media, and real-time data processing. High latency can cause delays in data processing, resulting in slow response times and poor performance. To reduce latency, computer systems use various techniques such as caching, load balancing, and parallel processing. By reducing latency, computer systems can provide faster response times and improved performance.

UHD: Ultra High Definition (UHD) is a technology that revolutionizes the quality of digital display with resolutions much higher than standard HD. UHD offers sharper images and higher resolutions in order to provide the user with better clarity and detail. UHD is widely used in gaming, media streaming, and HDTVs, as it offers superior viewing experience. In the computer industry, UHD is used to create high-end visuals for gaming, video conferencing, and streaming of 4K content. UHD also enables users to extend their desktop workspace and multitask better with multiple screens. With UHD, computer users can also enjoy an improved multimedia experience that provides more depth and vivid colors. UHD gives users more options for connecting their monitors and TV displays to their computers for enhanced gaming and streaming experience.

USB-C: USB-C is a new type of USB connector that is quickly becoming the industry standard for connecting devices to computers. It is a reversible connector, meaning it can be plugged in either way, and it is capable of transferring data at speeds up to 10 Gbps. It is also capable of providing up to 100 watts of power, making it ideal for charging laptops and other devices. USB-C is quickly becoming the go-to connector for connecting peripherals to computers, such as external hard drives, monitors, and printers. It is also being used to connect smartphones and tablets to computers, allowing for faster data transfer and charging. USB-C is quickly becoming the industry standard for connecting devices to computers, and its applications are only expected to grow in the future.

VRR: Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is a technology primarily used in displays, such as computer monitors and televisions, to improve the viewing experience, especially for gamers. VRR synchronizes the refresh rate of the display with the frame rate of the content being shown. VRR technologies, like AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync (for PC monitors), and HDMI VRR or VRR through software updates (for TVs and gaming consoles), allow the display to adapt its refresh rate dynamically to match the frame rate of the content. For example, if a game is running at 45 frames per second (fps), the display will adjust its refresh rate to 45Hz, eliminating tearing and reducing stuttering.