Logitech G's Astro A50 X is the only wireless gaming headset on the market with a full HDMI 2.1 base station: three HDMI 2.1 ports (two inputs for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, one output to the TV) deliver 4K@120Hz with VRR, ALLM, and HDR passthrough alongside switchable audio between consoles and PC. Three USB-C ports handle the PC LIGHTSPEED audio link plus console audio negotiation. The headset itself charges wirelessly on the base station or over USB-C, with 24 hours of battery life and PRO-G GRAPHENE drivers driving 24-bit/48kHz audio from the PC USB-C port (consoles are capped at 16-bit/48kHz).
Logitech Astro flagship — base station with 3x HDMI 2.1 + 3x USB-C, headset USB-C charging, 24hr battery, PLAYSYNC switching.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Astro / Logitech
- Release Year
- 2024
- Model Number
- 939-002125
- Category
- Gaming Headset
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) | 3 | HDMI 2.1 (base station — 2x IN, 1x OUT) | Two HDMI IN ports (PS5 + Xbox Series X|S) and one HDMI OUT to TV. Full 4K@120Hz VRR ALLM HDR passthrough at 40 Gbps. Requires HDMI 2.1-rated cables. |
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 3 | USB-C (base station — PC + 2 console audio) | PC USB-C carries 24-bit/48kHz audio + G HUB control. The two console USB-C ports carry 16-bit/48kHz console audio. USB 2.0 audio, no DisplayPort Alt Mode. |
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (headset charge port) | Charges the headset directly. Headset also charges wirelessly when set on the base station's top pad. |
Notes & Compatibility
Base station has six rear ports: 3x HDMI 2.1 (HDMI IN for Xbox Series X|S, HDMI IN for PS5, HDMI OUT to TV) and 3x USB-C (one labelled PC for 24-bit audio + G HUB, two for console audio). HDMI passthrough supports 4K@120Hz, VRR, ALLM, HDR — requires HDMI 2.1-rated cables for full bandwidth. The PC USB-C port is the only one that delivers 24-bit/48kHz audio; console USB-C ports are limited to 16-bit/48kHz. Headset uses USB-C for wired charging and rests on a wireless-charging pad on top of the base station. No optical TOSLINK input on this generation.
