The LS50X Wireless Gaming Headset is a premium set of headphones designed with Xbox Series gaming in mind but is perfect for long listening sessions.
The LucidSound LS50X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox systems are premium headphones with amazing sound quality, are incredibly comfortable for long periods of usage, have a long battery life, and have an easily attachable/moveable microphone that has crystal clear reception. This is an expensive item, retailing at around $249, but they’re a worthwhile investment for anyone who spends extended periods of time using headphones on a regular basis, such as when streaming or gaming online. These are officially licensed headphones for Xbox systems but are also compatible with different devices.
The entire LucidSound LS50X set comes with headphones, a dongle, a two-way audio jack, a detachable boom mic, and a carrying case for all of the items. The headphones can quickly connect to a PC or mobile phrone through a Bluetooth connection, while the dongle is designed for the Xbox line of systems. To use these headphones with an Xbox One, Xbox Series S, or Xbox Series X, the owner simply needs to plug the dongle into the system and the headphones will instantly connect when switched on, allowing them to be set up in a matter of seconds. It bears mentioning that the LucidSound LS50X headphones will not work wirelessly with the PlayStation 5, and they can only be used wired through the controller. What did come as a surprise was the fact that the headphones worked easily with the Nintendo Switch in wireless mode. The Nintendo Switch Bluetooth update allows headphones to be connected and the LucidSound LS50X headphones could be hooked up without issue.
The inner part of the headphones has a circular cushion that surrounds the ears, which not only blocks out exterior sounds but is incredibly comfortable to wear. The area beneath the connecting band also has a cushion that creates a barrier between the top of the head and the headphones. A standard pair of headphones will grow more uncomfortable over extended periods of time, but this wasn’t the case with the LucidSound LS50X headphones. The padding on the headphones ensures that they remain comfortable after hours of use, which is useful both for working at a computer for extended periods of time or while traveling.
The sound quality for the LucidSound LS50X headphones is stellar, with excellent surround sound support that creates an immersive atmosphere in games. There are also different audio modes that can be activated with the press of a button, such as Movie Mode, No EQ, and Bass Boost, whose effects will vary depending on the current audio. The left and right headphones each have a wheel on the exterior that is used for different functions, with the left wheel controlling the volume, and the right switching between different tracks. This is a great design choice, as the user doesn’t have to fumble around for buttons on the headphones. What buttons there are exist for the power, Bluetooth pairing, and switching between different music modes. The unusual nature of the button layout takes a little getting used to, but once it clicks, it feels natural to make adjustments by turning rings, rather than hitting buttons.
The headphones have a built-in microphone that is functional and does the job for basic communication, but the attachable boom mic is a lot clearer, and it can be bent and moved into different positions, in order to suit the needs of the user. One annoying aspect of the mic is that muting it causes a bright red LED to turn on, which is a great indicator for letting the user know the mic is muted but isn’t great when the light is that close to the face. There is also a mic monitoring mode that will detect when the user is talking, but this causes a mild hiss to play in the headphones, so the user will have to disable it when not using the mic. The mic functions are also tied to the wheels and it’s easy to switch functions on the fly.
The battery life of the LucidSound LS50X headphones is impressive, with the box promising over twenty hours of use from a full charge. The headphones lived up to this promise in practice, with well over twenty hours of performance before needing a recharge while in Bluetooth mode. The LucidSound LS50X headphones are mostly intended for gaming and use with computers, but they also make for great travel headphones, with the long battery life and noise-canceling making them ideal for train journeys and plane flights.
There’s no denying that the LucidSound LS50X headphones are expensive and their value to the consumer will be tied to how often they use their headphones and for what purpose. The comfort level of the headphones, coupled with the high quality of its audio and voice hardware, and its long battery life, mean that the LucidSound LS50X headphones are a must-have for those who use their headphones for extended periods of time, whether it be for work or play. It’s an incredible set of headphones for gaming, especially with how easy it is to hook it up to different devices, and it’s even better for streaming, thanks to how easy it is to use its different functions on the fly. A premium set of headphones can be a big investment, but gamers should consider the LucidSound LS50X, especially if they are Xbox or PC players.
The LucidSound LS50X Wireless Gaming Headset is available to purchase now for $249 from the official LucidSound website. Screen Rant was provided with a headset for the purposes of this review.
Scott has been writing for Screen Rant since 2016 and regularly contributes to The Gamer. He has previously written articles and video scripts for websites like Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, and TopTenz. A graduate of Edge Hill University in the UK, Scott started out as a film student before moving into journalism. It turned out that wasting a childhood playing video games, reading comic books, and watching movies could be used for finding employment, regardless of what any career advisor might tell you. Scott specializes in gaming and has loved the medium since the early ‘90s when his first console was a ZX Spectrum that used to take 40 minutes to load a game from a tape cassette player to a black and white TV set. Scott now writes game reviews for Screen Rant and The Gamer, as well as news reports, opinion pieces, and game guides. He can be contacted on LinkedIn.
