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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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: 2012-10-24, Author: Adam , review by: nerdreactor.com
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
At $300 , this is a pricey item, but definitely a worthwhile investment. While reattaching cables when changing systems can become quite arduous, it is well worth it. For anyone with multiple systems, looking for a reliable, powerful, stylish headset, the...
Abstract: True wireless surround sound, at a price. The Astro A50, perched on its (included) stand. Enlarge When I reviewed the Astro A40 MLG edition headset and wireless mixamp late last year, my complaints were minor. Since then, they’ve become my go-to cans; I ...
Abstract: Words by: Alex BracettiPrice: $300 When it comes to premium gaming headsets, we're looking at a miniscule selection. But among the elite group of hardware manufacturers, Astro has been running the show on the console front. Last year's A40 Wireless System...
Abstract: A few days ago, we talked with Stan Press of Astro Gaming, who explained how the company's new A50 headset really set the standard for gamers today, with three quality settings depending on what you wanted to listen to and a comfortable set-up that involv...
Published: 2012-07-30, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent sound quality. Comfortable.
Expensive. Slightly awkward control placement
Astro Gaming's A50 Wireless Headset is one of the more expensive gaming headsets you can buy, but with its excellent audio quality, comfortable wire-free design, and compatibility with PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, it's our Editors' Choice....
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Published: 2012-07-23, Author: Joe , review by: engadget.com
Superb fit and finish, Impressive sound quality and noise isolation, Painless setup
Non-removable battery lasts about six hours, Needs gamepad-to-headset chat cable on Xbox
Despite a few niggles, Astro's A50 stands as one of the best gaming headsets on the market....
Published: 2012-07-14, Author: Ramon , review by: gotgame.com
Abstract: I've used my fair share of wireless headsets for play on my various consoles but it seems no matter what, there's just something that's either missing or not working quite right.I'll be honest, no matter how good a pair of headphones sound, I just cannot...
Abstract: Wired or wireless? How much should you pay? Which is best?The next great peripherals war is being waged over your ears. After every company on the planet put out a gaming mouse and then a mechanical keyboard, now it's time for headsets. So many headsets.W...
