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
(83%)
91 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
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.
Abstract: The Astro A50 wireless Xbox One headset can change the way you play with impressive 7.1 channel sound that helps you figure out where your opponent is, and multiple settings to best handle first person shooters and expansive single player games.With amazi...
Rich, detailed surround sound, Comfortable and lightweight design, Reliable wireless performance, Long battery life
No controller-based chat controls, Lacks detailed equalizer
The Astro A50 delivers excellent comfort and rich wireless surround sound for serious gamers. While many gamers prefer wired headsets that avoid issues like low battery life and interference, the Astro A50 ( $299 on Amazon ) proves that a good...
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
Exorbitant price—you could get audiophilegrade headphones for this, Velvety earcups get sweaty, pick up lint, Bluetooth audio still isn't great, Mediocre microphone, Finicky connection when on the move, Lack of volume, Looser fit results in more shifting,
The Astro A50 packs phenomenal sound and wireless convenience, if you're willing to throw down $300....
Abstract: I love the Astro A50there, I said it. Astro is a brand that really cares about the needs of gamers when it comes to audio, and that's very evident in their products. Simply put, the A50 is the whole package, especially for those looking for a great soluti...
Excellent audio quality, Strong wireless performance, Compatible with many consoles and computers, Comfortable
Some reliability problems, Poor customer support
The Astro Gaming A50 wireless gaming headset delivers great audio quality for both in-game sounds and voice transmissions. It's very comfortable to wear. Reliability could be better, some say, as could be customer service.PerformanceGreat all-around perfo...
Immersive virtual sound environment, Pristine clarity, Comfortable design, Great balance
Slightly bright treble, EQ switch doesn't deliver
Under every testing scenario, the A50 continuously impressed. This headset nails all the feature points you'd expect from high-quality gear such as auto shutoff, hassle-free wireless connection, and long battery life. But more importantly, the A50 made ...
Excellent surround effect. Solid, comfortable form factor. Very smart design.
Pricey. Not true 7.1 sound. Slight loss of clarity and mild white noise from wireless.
Though positioned at a premium price, the A50 absolutely delivers premium quality. The wireless design leads to some small compromises in sound quality, but when it comes to the gaming applications the headset was designed for, it’s going to prove da...
