u/Pleasant-Stuff-8297

Hi everyone, I’m currently using the Astro A50 Gen 5 and have a couple of questions:

The dock has two separate ports:

one for power (adapter)

one for USB (PC/console connection)

👉 My questions:

Can I use it with just the USB cable connected to my PC (without the power adapter) for long-term use? Is it stable enough or will it cause issues?

Is it necessary to plug in both the adapter and USB at the same time for proper operation?

Second concern:
👉 If I leave the dock powered 24/7 (adapter always plugged in, even when the PC is off):

Will it affect the lifespan?

Does it increase the risk of dock failure or power issues?

Or is it generally safe to use like that?

The split power + USB design is a bit confusing, so I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone with long-term experience.

Thanks in advance 🙏