Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Prawn here comparing two flagship headsets, the Logitech G Astro A50 Gen 5 and the SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless. The A50 gen 4 was my favourite headset for a long time, then I fell in love with the Nova Pro, now there's a new generation of Astro. So which is the best?
Here I'm talking about the various different features of the two headsets, the comfort, the mic quality, the headset audio, the connectivity and the weird quirks too.
Be sure to see the full reviews too:
SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless 1 year later... youtu.be/7sLVI2JrooQ
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless in-depth review youtu.be/jysqalvA5xg
Logitech G Astro A50 Gen 5 - an in-depth review youtu.be/cc7k1Zay-7w
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Astro A50 gen 5 deals:
Amazon US - amzn.to/4668Eox
NewEgg - newegg.io/ncdb32a2fc
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Amazon FR - amzn.to/4rMIaAS
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3MjyS0f
Amazon DE - amzn.to/4rLL88C
Amazon CA - amzn.to/4rNjVme
Amazon AU - amzn.to/405kDiD
Amazon PL - amzn.to/4kAAGyH
SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless deals:
Amazon US - amzn.to/3LeDhfX
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc4279fc7e
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3BKSjHg
Amazon FR - amzn.to/3dcVHBf
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3RZQDis
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3qHUB3k
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3qIfbkk
Amazon AU - amzn.to/4apmg0V
Amazon PL - amzn.to/46NtZTU
Things I like about the Astro A50 Gen 5:
- The mic quality is surprisingly good for a headset mic
- Comfort of the ear cushions is superb
- Battery life is great and you basically don't need to plug in EVER
- Connectivity is good too
- Sound is pretty decent, though it is more open back sounding than I'd like
Highlights of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset include:
An AI powered noise cancellation microphone
Plush memory foam ear cushions which give passive noise cancellation
Custom sound settings and EQ profiles tuned for various games
The ability to customise audio from your friends on Discord
A really comfortable fit all day long
Active Noise Cancellation which blocks out fan noise and other annoyances
Dual Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
Swappable batteries mean you never have to plug it in
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SpaceCannons,mikeinvegas1, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, CTRLGeek, Frank “Cano” Costilla, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Rawrr483, Alexander Heim, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, N J, GamingAllDay, Christian, UBrickIFix, Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, DaniAkiZoli, rodney mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Paul Sheard, shaak, WireHedd, Matt Behymer, John Turley, Random Chaos, Matthew Howell, kapitan, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Brian Pickel, Megan Schafer, Dr John Urquhart, Peter Qvist, PBear, Meldogss, noobmode, DidYouReadEULA, BrofNeeko, Samuel Hinojos, marc, MeatyKeyboard 83, Lance Nixon Jr, Mongo_Slade, Jay Shank 007, toxiqnick604, Mohammed Haidara, DRENU, DCgames2923, Bearxca, scotama and you?
Timestamps
00:00 Hello
00:48 Box contents
01:03 Astro A50 gen 5 charging
02:24 Astro A50 connectivity
02:54 Astro A50 App
03:39 Astro A50 wireless range
04:39 SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless Connectivity
05:32 Nova Pro battery system
06:50 Nova Pro connectivity
07:22 3.5mm connection
07:52 Earcup Comfort
09:42 Headset controls
10:36 Fit and clamping force
13:12 Software comparison
14:31 Audio thoughts
15:25 Astro A50 Mic
16:49 Nova Pro wireless mic
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Prawn here comparing two flagship headsets, the Logitech G Astro A50 Gen 5 and the SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless. The A50 gen 4 was my favourite headset for a long time, then I fell in love with the Nova Pro, now there's a new generation of Astro. So which is the best?
Here I'm talking about the various different features of the two headsets, the comfort, the mic quality, the headset audio, the connectivity and the weird quirks too.
Be sure to see the full reviews too:
SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless 1 year later... youtu.be/7sLVI2JrooQ
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless in-depth review youtu.be/jysqalvA5xg
Logitech G Astro A50 Gen 5 - an in-depth review youtu.be/cc7k1Zay-7w
Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially.
Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission.
Astro A50 gen 5 deals:
Amazon US - amzn.to/4668Eox
NewEgg - newegg.io/ncdb32a2fc
Amazon UK - amzn.to/4s7nMuD
Amazon FR - amzn.to/4rMIaAS
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3MjyS0f
Amazon DE - amzn.to/4rLL88C
Amazon CA - amzn.to/4rNjVme
Amazon AU - amzn.to/405kDiD
Amazon PL - amzn.to/4kAAGyH
SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless deals:
Amazon US - amzn.to/3LeDhfX
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc4279fc7e
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3BKSjHg
Amazon FR - amzn.to/3dcVHBf
Amazon IT - amzn.to/3RZQDis
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3qHUB3k
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3qIfbkk
Amazon AU - amzn.to/4apmg0V
Amazon PL - amzn.to/46NtZTU
Things I like about the Astro A50 Gen 5:
- The mic quality is surprisingly good for a headset mic
- Comfort of the ear cushions is superb
- Battery life is great and you basically don't need to plug in EVER
- Connectivity is good too
- Sound is pretty decent, though it is more open back sounding than I'd like
Highlights of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset include:
An AI powered noise cancellation microphone
Plush memory foam ear cushions which give passive noise cancellation
Custom sound settings and EQ profiles tuned for various games
The ability to customise audio from your friends on Discord
A really comfortable fit all day long
Active Noise Cancellation which blocks out fan noise and other annoyances
Dual Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
Swappable batteries mean you never have to plug it in
😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members:
SpaceCannons,mikeinvegas1, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, CTRLGeek, Frank “Cano” Costilla, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Rawrr483, Alexander Heim, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, N J, GamingAllDay, Christian, UBrickIFix, Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, DaniAkiZoli, rodney mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Paul Sheard, shaak, WireHedd, Matt Behymer, John Turley, Random Chaos, Matthew Howell, kapitan, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Brian Pickel, Megan Schafer, Dr John Urquhart, Peter Qvist, PBear, Meldogss, noobmode, DidYouReadEULA, BrofNeeko, Samuel Hinojos, marc, MeatyKeyboard 83, Lance Nixon Jr, Mongo_Slade, Jay Shank 007, toxiqnick604, Mohammed Haidara, DRENU, DCgames2923, Bearxca, scotama and you?
Timestamps
00:00 Hello
00:48 Box contents
01:03 Astro A50 gen 5 charging
02:24 Astro A50 connectivity
02:54 Astro A50 App
03:39 Astro A50 wireless range
04:39 SteelSeries Nova Pro wireless Connectivity
05:32 Nova Pro battery system
06:50 Nova Pro connectivity
07:22 3.5mm connection
07:52 Earcup Comfort
09:42 Headset controls
10:36 Fit and clamping force
13:12 Software comparison
14:31 Audio thoughts
15:25 Astro A50 Mic
16:49 Nova Pro wireless mic
Want to send me things for videos or other reasons? Use this address:
The Provoked Prawn
PO Box 13277
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