Logitech has teamed up with beloved racing and luxury car brand McLaren to create a papaya orange version of its popular Astro A50 X gaming headset, and it's available to purchase right now — if you're willing to pay a premium for it. The latest version of this gaming headset will set you back $429.99.
Functionally, the Astro A50 X McLaren Edition is the same top-tier set of cans that has secured itself as one of the best gaming headsets for racing sims on the market, but this unique crossover version sports McLaren's iconic papaya orange alongside multiple instances of the brand's logo and font. Even its dock is decked out, ensuring that McLaren fans are getting the full papaya-drenched experience.
Anyway, whether you're a McLaren diehard excited to rep the brand, or you're just smitten with the quirky orange (papaya) colorway, you'll need to be prepared to drop a pretty penny on this new version of the Astro A50 X. At $429.99, it's $30 more than the black or white versions of the headset, pushing it even further into the premium space. That being said, if you're already comfortable with spending big on a high-end headset, that slight upcharge is likely to hurt less.
What we said in our review
We reviewed the original Logitch Astro A50 X when it first came out last year. Here's a snipped of what we thought about the headset:
"The Logitech A50 X headphones are very expensive if you were to compare them to other headphones on the market. However, it’s not really fair to do that. The headphone portion of the A50 X is only about half of what makes it a compelling product, and if you’re looking for solid cans and also a way to manage multiple consoles into one display, there is no other option on the market that fits the bill. This is an example of a good set of headphones becoming a great overall product because of the experience it creates."
If you're interested in picking up an Astro A50 X McLaren Edition, you can do so at the official Logitech website or at Best Buy. Logitech is offering a free snapback hat and a sleek carrying case with any purchase of the headset, while Best Buy has slightly faster shipping times but only offers a month of Discord Nitro when buying from its website. However, if you're not interested in the hat or carrying case, Best Buy also has no interest financing if paid within 12 months when using a My Best Buy credit card.
Regardless of where you buy the new Astro A50 X McLaren Edition, though, you'll be able to rest assured you're investing in a rock-solid headset with high-quality audio and the ability to switch between platforms at any time with a simple button press.
Logitech has also announced a variety of other McLaren-branded products, including a full racing sim setup for those seeking an authentic experience when playing racing titles. And yes, they all rock that same papaya orange.
If you're looking for more options, check out IGN's top-reviewed gaming headsets for 2025. We've included a nice mix of high-end and budget options for you to consider.
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