Testseek.com have collected 91 expert reviews of the Astro Gaming A50 Gen1 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Astro Gaming A50 Gen1.
November 2016
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91 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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5158 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy setup with user friendly interface
High quality Dolby 7.1 Surround
Wireless up to 35 feet
High quality microphone
Crosssystem compatibility
Ninja Mute
Long Battery life
Multiple EQ settings
Stylish and presentable
Excellent audio quality
Strong wireless performance
Compatible with many consoles and computers
Comfortable
Excellent sound quality. Comfortable.
Rich
Detailed surround sound
Comfortable and lightweight design
Reliable wireless performance
Long battery life
Solid audio
Easy to set up
Excellent signal strength
Comfortable and hardwearing
Loud
Clear microphone
Phenomenal audio
Right out of the box
Decent Bluetooth audio implementation
Easy to pair to a number of devices
Looks fancy
Microphone is much improved over last year
Lightweight
Sleek look
Solid sound profile
Gorgeous min
Excellent sound quality
Very comfortable
Convenient charging cradle
Battery life
Outstanding audio quality
Simple to set up and use
Comfortable to wear
Excellent surround effect. Solid
Comfortable form factor. Very smart design.
Immersive virtual sound environment
Pristine clarity
Comfortable design
Great balance
Rich surround sound
Extremely lightweight and cozy
Modular components
Useful base station
Strong battery life
Superb fit and finish
Impressive sound quality and noise isolation
Painless setup
At all levels
Very comfortable for extended periods
Wireless mic is flexible and picks up well
Powerful equalizer software provides granular control
Many quality of life improvements
The editors didn't like
Some reliability problems
Poor customer support
Expensive. Slightly awkward control placement
No controller-based chat controls
Lacks detailed equalizer
Microphone quality could be better
Limited versatility
Considering the price point
Exorbitant price—you could get audiophile-grade headphones for this
Velvety earcups get sweaty
Pick up lint
Exorbitant price—you could get audiophilegrade headphones for this
Bluetooth audio still isn't great
Mediocre microphone
Finicky connection when on the move
Lack of volume
Looser fit results in more shifting
Expensive
Bundle/cradle only works with either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One
No wired option for mobile devices
Build quality
Mic is just okay
Bulky
Heavy design
Pricey. Not true 7.1 sound. Slight loss of clarity and mild white noise from wireless.
Published: 2022-03-23, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Gaming headsets are headphones with built-in boom microphones that let you speak as well as listen, and they're vital for online gaming. There are countless gaming headsets available, most of which require a wire connected to your computer or game console...
Published: 2022-03-23, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Gaming headsets are headphones with built-in boom microphones that let you speak as well as listen, and they're vital for online gaming. There are countless gaming headsets available, most of which require a wire connected to your computer or game console...
Published: 2019-09-24, Author: Ron , review by: gamingtrend.com
Excellent sound quality, at all levels, Very comfortable for extended periods, Wireless mic is flexible and picks up well, Powerful equalizer software provides granular control, Many quality of life improvements
Battery life is erratic, Headset is a little heavy, Pricey, with a lot of side “options”, Short warranty
Version 4 of the Astro A50 delivers many improvements over its predecessors, with improved audio, comfort, and control. While cross-compatibility is still a challenge, and the price is still steep, the quality is finally where you'd expect from an industr...
We were ready to present our readers with an Astro Gaming A50 review that had a big gold [H] award placed on the page right below these sentences. Given the power-on bug we encountered last week, there is just simply no way we can give it an award. The pe...
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Published: 2016-12-14, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
$300 is a lot of money. At this point, that is the same price as a new Xbox One or PlayStation 4. But for those of you out there who want a wireless audio system where you never have to think about the battery life, you cannot do better than the A50. Astr...
Solid audio, Easy to set up, Excellent signal strength, Comfortable and hardwearing
Microphone quality could be better, Limited versatility, considering the price point
The Astro A50 headset is a top-tier wireless headset that boasts incredible comfort, crisp audio, and robust quality. If you're in the market to create a tidy playspace and untether yourself from the perils of cables, you won't be disappointed with this p...
Made for a pure gaming experience. If that's all you're looking for, you can't go wrong
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Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent sound quality, Very comfortable, Convenient charging cradle
Expensive, Bundle/cradle only works with either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, No wired option for mobile devices
The Astro Gaming A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station sounds, looks, and feels fantastic, but carries a high price tag to match its premium features and build...
Published: 2016-11-08, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Rich surround sound, Extremely lightweight and cozy, Modular components, Useful base station, Strong battery life
So-so microphone, Companion app can be overwhelming
The Astro A50 retains the excellent sound and top-tier comfort that made previous models great while addressing some of the biggest quirks that used to hold the headset back. Wireless chat is no longer a problem on Xbox One, and although the companion app...
