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
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5158 Reviews
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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.
Excellent sound fidelity and mixing, Soft, comfy ear cups, Out of the box, connects to anything with an optical port
Variable battery performance, Lack of separate channels for talk and game sound, Useful cables and adapters sold separately
We heartily recommend the Astro A50 to any gamer who wants a powerful, versatile headset. It offers excellent sound fidelity and mixing, and being able to use it on a PC, Mac, Xbox 360 or PS3 makes it worth the money. While going between multiple devices...
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...
The Astro A50 Wireless is premium in just about every respect, from design and build to the features and audio quality on offer, and the price-tag reflects that.The USB base station doubles up as a wireless charger, making sure your headset is always full...
Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
Comfortable, Excellent sound quality, Long charge, Charging base/stand, Clear mic
Premium price tag for this premium headset, Colours might not be for everyone
The Astro A50 is everything I hoped it would be.Sound quality is excellent and it is remarkably comfortable to wear for extended gaming.I do love the freedom of the 5Ghz wireless tech and there is no discernible drop in sound quality between these and the...
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Published: 2016-11-14, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Overall then, we had a great experience with the Astro A50 Wireless + Base Station. Everything about this gaming audio system just screams premium - well, everything but the cloth ear cushions and headband cushion (can be upgraded to synthetic leather...
Expensive, “Astro, have, already proven they can make some of the best headsets money can buy, for, a range of gaming formats, now they’ve decimated the competition once again with their latest headset for the Xbox One. It’s expensive, but you certainly
PricePrice is certainly going to be the downfall for Astro, the headset clocks in at a wallet killing £250 and that's expensive no matter which way you look at it. However, when you consider the range of features on offer, the build quality and the perfor...
Collects dust and fingerprints easily, A serious investment, Kitguru says: A very impressive headset with excellent features and a price tag to match, Rating: 9.0, Pages: 1 2 3 4 5, Share, Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Stumbleupon, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tag
The ASTRO A50 Wireless headset is a fantastic feat of engineering and a remarkable gaming headset. From the build standards and control layout to the sound quality, it all falls into place.While the overall wireless strength is good I did find it slightly...
Shown above we have the headset on its stand and overall it is a nice addition to the bundle and a good place to store the MIXAMP TX so Astro are already off to a good start on the basics and continue that by including all the cables we need to get starte...
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Published: 2012-09-07, Author: Alex , review by: techradar.com
Excellent sound fidelity and mixing, Soft, comfy ear cups, Out of the box, connects to anything with an optical port
Variable battery performance, Lack of separate channels for talk and game sound, Useful cables and adapters sold separately
We heartily recommend the Astro A50 to any gamer who wants a powerful, versatile headset. It offers excellent sound fidelity and mixing, and being able to use it on a PC, Mac, Xbox 360 or PS3 makes it worth the money. While going between multiple devices...
