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: About 2 months ago there were rumours in the local South African gaming market that the world renowned eSports headset brand, Astro, were going to be arriving soon. And lo and behold here they are.The Astro brand is being brought in by Megarom and at the...
Pros, Terrific sound quality, Very comfortable, Thin, convenient charging cradle
Cons, Expensive, Bundle/cradle only works with PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, No wired option for mobile devices, Microphone isn't the clearest for the price
Bottom LineThe latest Astro Gaming A50 wireless gaming headset feels and sounds excellent, but it's a pricey option in an increasingly competitive field...
In design, in presentation, in convenience, Astro's new A50 finally delivers a compelling reason for fans to upgrade their old A50 headset. The charging station is an excellent (albeit ostentatious) bit of work, the motion-sensing auto-on/off is a genius...
Sure, the A50 is fantastic. It's definitely the best wireless gaming headset, and it's up there with the best headsets overall. But is it $300 fantastic? The HyperX Cloud features some great audio and a decent enough microphone for just $80. The A40 is ar...
Hemos probado el Astro A50 con prácticamente todo producto de entretenimiento audiovisual. Tanto en PC para escuchar música, llamadas VOiP o ver películas, como en Xbox One, Playstation 4 y las consolas de antigua generación, y en todas las distintas opci...
Los auriculares Astro A50 Wireless son quizás el máximo exponente en lo que a audio gaming se refiere, pues combinan un diseño excepcional con una calidad de audio aún mejor y el excelente detalle de ser inalámbricos. Algunos podrían pensar que esta últim...
Son design, sobre, élégant et accrocheur, Un confort indéniable, Un casque haut de gamme et sans fil, Sa base pour charger, classe, Qualité audio, Facile d'utilisation et d'installation
Pas de personnalisation pour ce modèle, Pas de batterie amovible
Le A50 est juste un excellent casque que je ne peux que conseiller. Il est un peu cher mais question casque gaming sans-fil, c'est peut-être l'un des meilleurs du marché et sans doute l'un des plus beaux...
