ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Gaming Headset + Charging Base Station, Game/Voice Balance Control, 2.4 GHz Wireless, 15 m Range, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Mac - Black/Gold

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Wired headsets on Xbox also come with some basic spatial sound for free using your console's Windows Sonic algorithm, and also some basic mic monitoring through Xbox party chat — although on-board solutions tend to be better, they're usually exclusive to more expensive wireless headsets.

In my Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review, I described how this headset attempts to do a lot, which is often a recipe for disaster. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen-2) refines the previous version with improvements across the board.

The generous cushioning is lined with coolant gel which feels incredibly pleasant on warm ears, and the fine fabric veneer also feels airy and light even through long gaming sessions. The CloudX also lives up to its namesake, with a cloud-like fit and weight making it one of the most pleasant headsets to wear on the market. The Razer Kairaseries is Razer's mid-range headsets designed for Xbox consoles, which come in various shapes and sizes. In addition, using a wired headset with an Xbox controller that is plugged in and charging also can introduce nasty distortion into your sound mix, and also for those listening to you through party chat on your microphone.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up Astro’s flagship gaming headset with Xbox One so that you can talk on your PC with your friends while playing your favorite games. Holding the power button on the headset initiates pairing, which you shouldn’t have to do since the Base Station/MixAmp and headset are pre-paired. As a content streamer, being able to connect a headset to my PC via USB for things like Discord and StreamLabs, and feed in Xbox game sound via the SPDIF cable connected to my TV was an absolute godsend.The charge dock is also great for keeping your playspace nice and tidy, while ensuring your headset never runs out of juice. The soundscape is also quite good on the A50, although I'm not a fan of their onboard surround solution (which can be disabled thankfully), although many other reviews have praised it, so it might just be my personal preference. Windows Central is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The battery life is generous at 15 hours, and will generally satisfy the vast majority of marathon gamers in most scenarios.