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General

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Series

Pro1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

ASTRO1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026The page breadcrumb reads ASTRO SERIES, ASTRO A50 (Gen 5).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PRO-HS, 9K2M11Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Lunar Light reference: current Dell store part 9K2M1. PRO-HS is the regulatory headset model in the user guide. Receiver UD2202u is excluded.

939-002217, 939-002229, 939-002224, 939-002230, 939-002225, 939-0022311Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026US store SKUs 939-002217 (Black) and 939-002229 (White). The same page data lists both under the product ASTRO A50 (Gen 5).2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-ca/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Canadian store lists 939-002217 (Black) and 939-002229 (White).3Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026UK store lists 939-002224 (Black) and 939-002230 (White).4Maker product pagelogitechg.com/de-de/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026German store lists 939-002224 (Schwarz) and 939-002230 (Weiss).5Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-au/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Australian store lists 939-002225 (Black) and 939-002231 (White). The same codes appear on the India store page, which shows no price, so India is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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097855199621, 09785519964515Retailer pageglobalb.channelonline.com/acme/classic/Products/overview/M025622347Read 14 October 2026Logitech channel catalog record for 939-002229 (White): UPC 0097855199645, a valid UPC-A with a leading zero.16Retailer pageaztekc.com/g-a50-gen5-black-logitech/pRead 14 October 2026Aztek Computers listing for Logitech 939-002217 Gen5 Black: UPC 097855199621, a valid UPC-A. The page itself was not readable, so the value was read from search result text.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20242Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

17 September 20248Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Logitech G press release dated September 17th, 2024, introduced at Logi Play.

Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026In stock on the US store on 2026-10-14. JSON-LD availability InStock at 299.99 USD.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$229.993Press articletechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-new-alienware-pro-headset-releases-next-month-featuring-hybrid-active-noise-cancellation-and-graphene-coated-driversRead 23 October 2026September 24, 2024 launch reporting names North America October availability at USD 229.99. US price excludes sales tax.

$299.998Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Available for pre-order at $299.99 from Logitech G. Tax treatment is not stated.10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026List price $299.99 / £299.99, matching the press release.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€339.999Press articleglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-g-onthult-astro-a50-gen-5-en-g915-x-serieRead 14 October 2026TechRadar Netherlands, from Logi Play 2024: pre-order for 339,99 euro via LogitechG.com, available from the usual retailers in mid-October. A SHI reseller listing shows MSRP 299.99 EUR for the Black model and the German store now shows 279.99 EUR. The pre-order price is stored as the launch price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, CA, GB, DE, AU1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026US store page with a US dollar price.2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-ca/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Canadian store page with a CAD price.3Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-gb/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026UK store page with a GBP price.4Maker product pagelogitechg.com/de-de/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026German store page with a EUR price.5Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-au/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Australian store page with an AUD price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Lunar Light1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Variants: ASTRO A50 (Gen 5) - Black and - White.9Press articleglobal.techradar.com/nl-nl/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-g-onthult-astro-a50-gen-5-en-g915-x-serieRead 14 October 2026The headset will be available in black and white.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in Gaming Audio as an ASTRO gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Over-ear1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Over-ear fabric ear cushions that enclose the ear, as pictured.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Open6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Headphone Design: Open Back. Multitronic also lists the acoustic system as Open. TechRadar describes a tight seal without ANC.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Headband1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Headband with sliders joins the two ear cups, as pictured.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states cups cannot rotate flat or fold inward.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

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RGB lighting

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Introduction explicitly says the headset has no RGB LEDs.

No6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Indicator Lights (LED): a multi-colored LED status indicator in the headset. No decorative lighting is listed. Reviews describe none.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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Dynamic13Press articlestuff.tv/hot-stuff/the-astro-a50-gen-5-a-simpler-multi-system-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The headset has the same 40mm dynamic drivers made from ultra-light graphene as the A50 X, described for the Gen 5.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Driver: 1.57 in (40 mm) PRO-G GRAPHENE.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

Graphene-coated1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Graphene1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026The page says the Graphene diaphragm is suspended with a live edge design.

Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Single maker acoustic output range. Not a Bluetooth transmission passband.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Published 32 ohm. Power state and test frequency are unstated.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

115dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: 115 +/- 3 dB at 1 mW and 1 kHz. No power state is stated.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

50mW4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 maximum driver input power 50 mW.

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 Hi-Res is available only over wired USB. Windows format is two channels, 24 bit, 96000 Hz.

48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Wireless technology: LIGHTSPEED Wireless @ 24 bit/48 kHz. USB-Audio: 1x up to 24 bit/48 kHz (PC).6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Headphone type: wireless gaming headset, up to 24bit 48kHz sampling.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026PC USB audio: A50 Game playback 24bit / 48kHz.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 wired USB playback. The receiver is not claimed to carry 96 kHz.

24bits1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026LIGHTSPEED Wireless @ 24 bit/48 kHz. Consoles are limited to 16 bit/48 kHz on the second USB audio device.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Headphone type: wireless gaming headset, up to 24bit 48kHz sampling.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026PC USB audio: A50 Game playback 24bit / 48kHz.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026EQ presets and the fully parametric EQ stay with the headset when switching between systems, thanks to onboard 7-core DSP processing.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

107Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Ten-band EQ through Windows Dolby Access. Does not establish headset-stored EQ.

1014Retailer pagejbhifi.co.nz/products/logitech-g-astro-a50-gen-5-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-base-station-blackRead 14 October 2026Description: fine-tune your gaming audio experience with 10-band parametric EQ, mic settings, noise-gate, stream output mixing and more.

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos for Headphones4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Windows Sonic1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Compatibility: Dolby Atmos + Windows Sonic Spatial Audio Compatible. Internet access is required for the Dolby Atmos feature on Xbox and Windows.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 22: Dolby Access automatically detects the connected headset and activates Dolby Atmos for Headphones. Windows 10 or 11 required.

Yes7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Your A50 also features Dolby Atmos with the included lifetime license. The license is hardware bound to the A50 and needs a USB connection and base station power.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: there is no Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Adjustable transparency

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 25: five transparency levels. This is not five ANC strength levels.

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

SoundGuys measured a small bass rise below 100 Hz and elevated treble from 5 to 10 kHz. ANC changes the bass response substantially.7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys B&K 5128 measurements versus its target. Headset 3.6.0, dongle 2.8.0. Different ANC modes were plotted separately. No regional peak or perceived-loudness percentage is substituted for full-range deviation or attenuation fields.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	71.55

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 202671 hours 33 minutes converted exactly to 71.55 h. PC through USB-C receiver, ANC off. Headset firmware 3.6.0 and dongle 2.8.0. Review uses SoundGuys standardized continuous playback test and B&K 5128. Playback level is not restated in the review.

BLogitech ASTRO A50 Gen 5

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

71.55h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Fixed boom6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Microphone: Flip-To-Mute Boom Mic. Multitronic and Windows Central state no detachable microphone.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adjustable boom microphone that mutes when flipped away. It is part of the headset.11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026The headset has no detachable microphone and comes with flip-to-mute as standard.17Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4583779/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-gaming-headset-with-base-station--blackRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Detachable microphone No, Microphone type Boom.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Microphone Pickup Pattern: Omnidirectional.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

21Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Two-microphone AI voice beamforming. This is not the physical total including ANC microphones.

117Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4583779/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-gaming-headset-with-base-station--blackRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Number of microphones 1. Microphone type Boom, omnidirectional.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Min60 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Microphone Frequency response 60-20,000 Hz.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-44dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: -44 +/- 3 dBV/Pa. Frequency and distance are not named.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

55dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: 55 dB. No test conditions are stated.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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48kHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Microphone sampling rate: up to 16 bit/48 kHz.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Flip-To-Mute Boom Mic, up to 16bit 48kHz sampling. The guide lists the USB microphone at 16 bit / 48 kHz mono.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026PC USB audio: headset microphone mono 16bit / 48kHz.

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

AI4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

DSP8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026With extended microphone resolution, users can manage their environment with noise reduction. Windows Central also names a noise gate.11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026G HUB lets you fine-tune the noise gate.

Flip to mute

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Yes6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Microphone: Flip-To-Mute Boom Mic.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The boom mic mutes at the headset level when rotated fully upright.

Mute button

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic, Voice prompt4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 26: boom LED turns red and voice prompt says Mic on or Mic off.

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Sidetone

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Set up stream output audio mixing, bring in some sidetone in G HUB.8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Users can adjust sidetone levels.11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026G HUB lets you fine-tune the side-tone mic monitoring and noise gate.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 26: five sidetone levels in AWCC, default level 3.

Yes8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Users can adjust sidetone levels.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 13 explicitly describes the microphone foam shield.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026LIGHTSPEED wireless and Bluetooth. Mobile device via Bluetooth.6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026LIGHTSPEED wireless and Bluetooth Protocol listed.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

2m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026USB Ports (Built-in): 1 x USB-C charging port on the headset.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 17 to 19 show USB playback and recording endpoints. Inserting the USB cable disconnects the wireless link.

No6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Connection Type: LIGHTSPEED wireless connection. Headset USB-C port used for wired charging only.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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No6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Connection Type: LIGHTSPEED wireless connection only. No analog connection.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Included6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Base station with LIGHTSPEED and Bluetooth is in the box. It acts as the wireless transmitter.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Native USB-C receiver with supplied USB-A adapter.

USB-C6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Inputs and Outputs: 3 x USB-C device inputs, 1 x USB-C power input.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

30m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 claims Bluetooth 5.3 range up to 30 m/100 ft. The newer manual recommends staying within 10 m for troubleshooting. This does not replace the advertised maximum.

15m6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Wireless Range: 15 meters for headset and base station. The US product page says up to 12 meters via LIGHTSPEED and channel data says 39 ft. The support specification article is stored.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

5.06Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth Protocol: Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, for headset and base. Logitech channel data also says 5.0. TechRadar and JB Hi-Fi say 5.2.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Les Numeriques explicitly reports SBC and AAC with Bluetooth 5.3. Firmware 3.5, receiver 2.7, AWCC 6.5.9.0. No LC3 or LE Audio assertion.

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LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table explicitly says no multipoint and one connected device. This does not establish paired-device memory capacity.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

Yes7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Base Station has a Bluetooth receiver for a second device, for music and calls, played together with the game audio. The headset must be in range of the base station.11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026You can feed a second sound source over Bluetooth into the audio mix. Signal isolation between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz was exceptionally good.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth is simultaneous, so you can answer a call or listen to music from your phone while gaming. The dock has to be on.14Retailer pagejbhifi.co.nz/products/logitech-g-astro-a50-gen-5-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-base-station-blackRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth Dual-Device Mixing: connect to your mobile device and mix your Discord comms or music into your game audio.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Base station with magnetic charging dock, 3 USB-C device inputs and 1 USB-C power input6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Inputs and Outputs: 3 x USB-C device inputs, 1 x USB-C power input. Magnetic charging dock from the product page and Insider Gaming.

Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 28: Bluetooth gaming mode toggles by holding microphone mute for five seconds. Default is off. No numeric latency claim is published.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, SteamOS, Android, iOS9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review lists Mac, Windows, PS4/5, Switch/Switch 2 and Steam Deck. Maker page explicitly lists Android and iOS. Xbox is excluded.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Requirements: Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or 5, Windows 10/11, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 and a USB port, macOS 13 and above, mobile device via Bluetooth. The guide covers the Switch in docked mode only.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Manual pages 14 and 17 to 19 document Windows USB and receiver playback/recording. Tom's Guide tests PS5 receiver and microphone. SoundGuys confirms Switch receiver and mobile Bluetooth. No blanket claim that every platform supports every path.

BLogitech ASTRO A50 Gen 5

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Each console or PC connects to the base station over USB, and the headset plays through LIGHTSPEED. Mobile devices use Bluetooth. Nintendo Switch 2 has no row because the guide only describes the Switch dock.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Xbox, PlayStation, Switch dock and PC each connect to a base station port over USB. On PC and Mac the MixAmp controls work. Bluetooth pairs a phone to the base station.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

750mAh5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No8Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/alienware-pro-headset-p75658/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical table explicitly says removable battery: No.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	75
2.4 GHz	No	70
2.4 GHz	Yes	35

Source5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11 playback claims. Maker store footnotes: default playback volume, third-party maker-commissioned testing in July 2024. These are maker claims, not independent measured results. Talk time of 35/25 hours is excluded.

BLogitech ASTRO A50 Gen 5

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	24

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Play time: 24-hours playtime @ 78 dB. Battery life varies with use conditions. The connection is the LIGHTSPEED link through the base station.

Battery life (claimed, max)

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

35h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

75h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Charging port: USB-C. Charging type: Charging Dock or USB-C wired charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

150min5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 11: less than 2.5 hours from flat to full. Stored 150 minutes is the published upper bound, not an exact measured duration.

180min6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Battery Charge Speed, empty to full: Approx. 3 hrs. Channel data also says 3 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

8h6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Product features and footnote 9: up to eight hours playback after fifteen minutes charging, receiver mode, ANC off, default volume. July 2024 maker-commissioned third-party test. An older Dell 520-BBKM listing says six hours, while current page and original launch sheet say eight.

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Use while charging

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB cable provides wired playback and charging together. Pages 10 and 17 say it disconnects wireless audio.

Yes7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The headset USB-C port on the right ear allows wired charging during use or quick top offs.

Charging dock or stand

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Included6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Base station dock charges the headset. Charging type: Charging Dock or USB-C wired charging port.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026The headset is designed to be docked and charged on the base station.

Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headset: power switch with LED, PLAYSYNC button, Bluetooth button, two MixAmp paddle switches, volume control wheel.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026Right ear cup: power button as a slider, switcher button, Bluetooth button, a volume scroller and a game/chat mixer button.

Volume control

Wheel5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Wheel6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Earcup Audio Controls: Volume. The guide calls it a control wheel.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Volume is adjusted using the control wheel.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026A volume scroller at the back bottom corner of the right ear cup.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026No headset game/chat balance. Separate Windows endpoints can be mixed using third-party software.

Buttons6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Earcup Audio Controls: Volume, Game/Voice Balance. The guide says two paddle switches on the right ear. Not available on PlayStation or Switch.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026MixAmp Game/Voice balancer on two paddle switches on the right ear. Not available on PlayStation, Switch or Bluetooth.10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026There is chat and audio mixing on the headset itself.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026A game/chat mixer button on the outside of the right ear cup.

Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026

Padded12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026Cloth ear muffs and a little cushion built into the headband.

Headband material

Leatherette and memory foam2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Frame material

Metal headband frame7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer identifies the adjustable headband frame as metal.

Plastic with metal sliders11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Plastic shells with runners on an aluminum tube. A metal frame is not claimed. Insider Gaming and GamingTrend also describe metal poles.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026Clean metal poles the ear cups attach to, with white plastic.

Ear cup material

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Plastic11Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Uses the same plastic shells the company has used for a while.

Ear pad material

Leatherette with memory foam1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026

Memory foam with fabric cover8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026Premium materials and memory foam ear cushions. Reviewers describe cloth ear cups.12Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/astro-a50-gen-5-wireless-headset-review-amongst-the-starsRead 14 October 2026Cloth ear muffs over the cushions.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 29 shows pulling the complete pad assembly away from the headset. Attachment mechanism is not named clearly enough to store an enum.

Yes7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Magnetic Ear Cushions. TechRadar says they can be taken off and swapped, and Logitech sells a leatherette conversion kit.10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Magnetic cushions can be taken off and swapped. Logitech sells a leatherette conversion kit.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Magnetic7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product overview item 2 names Magnetic Ear Cushions. TechRadar says the magnetic cushions can be taken off and swapped.10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Black or white, with magnetic cushions that can be taken off and swapped.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, Boom microphone5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Ear cushions7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Magnetic ear cushions.10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/logitech-astro-a50-gen-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions are swappable.

Software

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Companion app

Alienware Command Center and Dolby Access5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Logitech G HUB and Logitech G Mobile1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Logitech G HUB on PC and the Logitech G App on iOS/Android.8Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/Logi-Play-A50X-PRESS-RELEASE-Final-1.pdfRead 14 October 2026G HUB on PC and the Logitech G App on iOS/Android.

App platforms

Windows5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Logitech G HUB on PC and the Logitech G App on iOS/Android.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23: manual update utility or AWCC update tab upgrades headset and receiver.

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

315g(11.1 oz)5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 approximate 315 g, headset only. Microphone inclusion is not separately specified.

375g(13.2 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Product Dimensions table: A50 Wireless Gaming Headset 375g, base station 305g. TechRadar, Windows Central, Insider Gaming, JB Hi-Fi and channel data print 363 g (12.8 oz).

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

Height205mm5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 gives height 205 mm, length 148 mm and width 90.2 mm. Launch sheet names 150 mm width and 90.2 mm depth. Only the unambiguous shared height is stored because axes and width conflict.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 27 wired USB only. Maker launch sheet explicitly names Hi-Res Audio certification.

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

2AYYS-PRO-HS10Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/2AYYS-PRO-HS/7264752.pdfRead 23 October 2026Public UL FCC radio report 4791096000-US-R1-V0 identifies gaming headset PRO-HS. Matches the Dell manual regulatory model, not AW725H.

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Other certifications

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EN 50332 sound pressure level compliance6Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Maximum SPL: compliant with EN50332.

In the box

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In the box

Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, USB-C wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C adapter, 2 m USB-A to USB-C cable, Detachable boom microphone, Microphone foam shield, Documentation5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

A50 Wireless Headset, A50 USB Base Station, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C power adapter and plug heads, Dolby Atmos card, User document1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Package contents: A50 Wireless Headset, A50 Base Station, USB-A to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, AC adapter + socket plug heads, Dolby Atmos activation card.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headset, USB base station, 1x USB-C to USB-A cable, 1x USB-C to USB-C cable, 1x USB-C power adapter and plug head, Dolby Atmos card, QR code link, user document.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AAlienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging and playback cable	2	1

Source5Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026USB-A to USB-C cable carries wired playback as shown in the guide. Two-meter cable length is stated in the launch sheet.

BLogitech ASTRO A50 Gen 5

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A cable	1
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-A to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-C cable. Lengths are not stated.7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 20261x USB-C to USB-A cable and 1x USB-C to USB-C cable.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/alienware-pro-wireless-headset-review-126031Read 23 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no protective case is included.

None7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026What's in the box lists no case or pouch.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m11Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026Read the public page successfully with IAB after normal web fetch timed out.

www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.html1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026US product page. The product page title is ASTRO A50 Gaming Headset + Base Station.

Spec sheet

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/f/7/9/66c8bad58a3f8fcee11cde9124b9441e83ca.pdfRead 23 October 2026Original Dell launch press sheet on a public distributor/spec-comparison mirror.

support.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A506Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-ca/articles/23905995438231-Specification-Logitech-G-A50Read 14 October 2026Logitech support specification article for the Logitech G A50 (the Gen 5). It lists headset regulatory model A00186 and base A00187.

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdf4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual7371741-alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset-user-s-guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026August 2025 Rev. A01 user guide, 36 pages. Read full text using the identical publicly available Icecat retailer mirror when direct download failed.

www.logitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdf7Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70203/3/a50_wireless_headset_web_qsg_amr.pdfRead 14 October 2026A50 Wireless Headset Setup Guide (web QSG). It lists the A50 USB Base Station, the Dolby Atmos card and the three USB-C ports.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/gaming/apd/alienware-pro-wireless-gaming-headset/9k2m1/9k2m1Read 23 October 2026US product page lists two-year limited warranty. Manual also confirms a two-year limited hardware warranty.

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/a50-gen-5.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specs: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.