Get the Astro A50 X here: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/Aw4AAL... Get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite here: https://www.rtings.com/afflink/Aw4AAc... How much do you need to spend on a gaming headset? $200? $400? $600? There's no shortage of pricey products with specialized functionality meant to take your game to the next level, but do these extra features justify the hole they burn through your wallet? For the Astro A50X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite we think the answer is... maybe? Direct Comparison: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/too... Model Tested: Astro A50 X Review: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/rev... Model Tested: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Review: https://www.rtings.com/headphones/rev... Vote for our next headphones review: https://www.rtings.com/review-pipeline/ Follow our 100+ TV (and 3 Monitor!) Longevity Test @RTINGScomRD Support Us: https://www.rtings.com/insider Careers: https://grnh.se/eb4de72f7us Don't miss a beat - join our newsletters: https://www.rtings.com/newsletters Join our Discord server: / discord Follow Us: / rtingscom / rtingsdotcom / rtingsdotcom --- 0:00 Intro 00:26 Sound 01:08 Sound Profile 01:54 Harmonic Distortion, Stereo Matching, Group Delay 02:14 Frequency Response Consistency 02:35 Noise Isolation 03:07 Microphone 04:36 App Support 06:54 Connections and Battery 08:22 Battery 08:43 Physical Characteristics 09:25 Verdict 11:16 Outro --- We make money directly from you via insider access on our website (which gives you access to extra features: https://www.rtings.com/insider) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work: https://www.rtings.com/company/about-us