Testseek.co.uk 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.
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The editors liked
Class-leading sound quality
Flawless wireless signal
Stylish design
Dolby processing
Powerful and clear sound
Exceptional build quality
Comfortable
Rechargeable
Excellent sound fidelity and mixing
Soft
Comfy ear cups
Out of the box
Connects to anything with an optical port
Dolby Digital 7.1
5GHz wireless frequency
30ft range
15-hour battery life
PS VR compatible
Excellent sound quality
Long charge
Charging base/stand
Clear mic
Superb build quality
Ultra high sound quality
Excellent voice capabilities
Upgradable firmware
Multiplatform compatibility
The editors didn't like
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
Variable battery performance
Lack of separate channels for talk and game sound
Useful cables and adapters sold separately
Premium price tag for this premium headset
Colours might not be for everyone
Collects dust and fingerprints easily
A serious investment
Kitguru says
A very impressive headset with excellent features and a price tag to match
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: Scott , review by: theverge.com
Outstanding audio quality, Simple to set up and use, Comfortable to wear
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...
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...
