Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Astro A50X came out nearly a year ago, and had very high expectations. Not everyone wanted the HDMI switching support, or the price that came with it, so Astro has released the Gen 5 version. In this review, I cover what is similar between both, and help explain why you may want one version over the other.
Purchase Link (Generic Amazon):
Astro A50 Gen 5 - geni.us/h1R29w
Astro A50X - geni.us/iVQV3
My Astro A50 X Review - youtu.be/I74XhvkS6Do
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - vs A50X and Setup
04:45 - is 24 bit noticeable on Console?
08:42 - Mic Test
10:18 - Objective Sound Quality
12:17 - Subjective Sound and Gaming
14:09 - Some Real World Experience
15:21 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
The Astro A50X came out nearly a year ago, and had very high expectations. Not everyone wanted the HDMI switching support, or the price that came with it, so Astro has released the Gen 5 version. In this review, I cover what is similar between both, and help explain why you may want one version over the other.
Purchase Link (Generic Amazon):
Astro A50 Gen 5 - geni.us/h1R29w
Astro A50X - geni.us/iVQV3
My Astro A50 X Review - youtu.be/I74XhvkS6Do
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Follow me on Facebook! facebook.com/GadgetryTech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - vs A50X and Setup
04:45 - is 24 bit noticeable on Console?
08:42 - Mic Test
10:18 - Objective Sound Quality
12:17 - Subjective Sound and Gaming
14:09 - Some Real World Experience
15:21 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
