Astro A50 X Lightspeed: price, specs & release date

Tom's Hardware lab-tested · 2026-03-19

base station width: 146.05 mm · base station depth: 120.65 mm · base station height: 38.1 mm · Bluetooth range before signal unusable: ~10 ft

Where the A50 X really shine, however, is in gaming. The graphene drivers do an excellent job of picking up and maintaining detail

The foam-padded earpads are covered in fabric, which isn't uncomfortable but looks and feels a little cheap.

This headset doesn't work at all on its own. So you won't be able to travel with it, or even walk across the house with your phone.

TechRadar lab-tested · 2024-03-19

It also offers by far the best audio quality of any of the wireless gaming headsets that I have ever tested, with rich bass, crystal clear mids, and dazzling high-end frequencies that are a perfect match for almost any game.

The lack of active noise cancellation (ANC) is also a let-down at this lofty price point and I found that loud background noises can occasionally bleed through, disrupting the otherwise peerless immersion.

The sheer number of cables required makes setup a time-consuming task, especially if you want to make sure that they tidied away neatly.

Reviewed lab-tested · 2024-04-30

The sound is more balanced, more detailed, and more immersive.

The A50 X’s mic is in a class of its own among gaming headsets.

The lack of active noise cancellation is also rather egregious at this price.