Customers express satisfaction with the A30 Wireless Gaming Headset's sound quality, comfort, and battery life, with some appreciating its design and adjustable fit. However, some customers have reported issues with connection stability. Other concerns include the microphone, price, volume adjustment, and software.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best headset I've ever had... Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
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I have spent years and thousands of dollars on the highest-rated/high-end headsets. From Turtle beach to Steelseries and beyond. Every single pair has broken, not because of abuse, but because of horrible build quality and cheap materials. I am ecstatic to say that the Astro A30s are an incredible headet. The audio quality, the comfort, the ease of updating and control through the app, the design, battery life, build quality and materials are all extremely fantastic and impressive. Well done Logitech! And thank you for finally making a 1st quality headset that won't break with normal use. Great design.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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Thank you for your comprehensive review of the Astro A30 Wireless Headset. Your feedback regarding audio quality, comfort, ease of use, and durability is greatly appreciated.
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Sound is great, microphone could be better (you might have to bend it to where it’s not directly near your mouth), but the battery life, removal ear cushions and the fact that it can be connected to multiple devices is the real star here. Definitely recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
No to bad
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Is good product
Sound great not to loud
End no to much bass
I like the bass
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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We appreciate your feedback on the Astro A30 Wireless Gaming Headset, especially your comments on the sound quality and bass levels. It's valuable to hear that while the product is good and sounds great, the bass isn't quite what you were hoping for. Your insights help us improve and understand different audio preferences.
Cons mentioned:
Microphone
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Save your money
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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They look good, and they’re comfortable, but that’s about everything that’s good about this headset. Definitely not worth the price. I have a pair of wired a40s from Xbox one, that just gave out after years, the bass range was very comparable, if not, better. The Bluetooth disconnects frequently and also the game audio will get very loud/quiet randomly. Every time I turn on my series x, I have to troubleshoot with this headset to get it to work, I’m talking multiple restarts and unplugging the Bluetooth dongle. The boom mic is unadjustable, so if your head is larger prepare for it to be up your nose. It does not pick up my voice unless I’m borderline yelling, friends in voice chat say that the internal mic sounds much better which makes no sense to me. Definitely disappointing because I swore by Astro before this purchase, these headphones are an actual disgrace.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with our headset. We understand your disappointment. We deeply regret for any issues you encountered with the Bluetooth connectivity, game audio, and the need for frequent troubleshooting. We value your input and will take it into consideration for future product improvements. We strive to provide our customers with high-quality products, and we regret that your experience fell short of that. If there's anything we can do to assist you further or address your concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team.
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Great product for everyday use and competitive gaming
I would recommend this to a friend
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We're thrilled to hear that the Astro A30 is perfect for both everyday use and gaming! Your satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your amazing feedback!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Astro A30 headset
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It’s a really good headset. I like that you can use it with your computer and your phone at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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That's awesome to hear you're enjoying your Astro A30 Wireless Gaming Headset! The simultaneous connection to both your computer and phone is definitely a super handy feature. It's great for staying connected without having to switch devices!
Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! Enjoy the seamless connectivity!
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best gaming headset
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Loves these headphones best gaming headset out without a doubt
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Logitech
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Absolutely! You must be loving the Astro A30 gaming headset! It's a popular choice for its versatility, comfort, and clear audio quality. Enjoy your games!
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid headphones
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Really enjoy these headphones!! Went feom A40 to these and do not regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Astros
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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One of the really good headphones I’ve ever used. They are very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Very very good for my grandson
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It’s a good mic, very good with sound and durable when playing
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Mic Doesnt Work
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Ive watched countless videos and googled all over the internet with my best efforts to try and figure this headset out, and nothing helped. This headset is so complex it’s unnecessary. The microphone attached to the headset doesnt pick up my voice unless I shove the mic into my dang throat. The design is gorgeous, I love the holographic tags, but this is a 2/10 for me. I will be sticking to the aurora collection headphones by logitech.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Microphone
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A great mid-range option
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Headsets have come a long way from the wired ones we were used to years ago. In addition to being usable as a wired headset, this model can connect wirelessly to the dongle (which is quite compact) or via Bluetooth. The detachable boom mic is flexible, and the connector is keyed (there's a notch on the connector) so that you plug it in the right way. It is also quite comfortable, a rarity for me as I have a large head and a lot of headsets I have to take off after several hours due to the clamping force giving me a headache :(
Using this for gaming, the sound quality was good. There was a good amount of detail from the highs, mids, and lows. The mic quality was decent - my friends said that they could hear me well with the boom mic. When I detached the boom mic and it switched over to the built in mics, they said I sounded a little quieter, or further away, but only by a small degree. I appreciate that this device has controls to adjust the voice/game mix, where you can adjust how much of your voice chat you want versus the actual game (it involves the computer setting up two "outputs"). Having USB-C is nice as well for convenient recharging when needed, although for me the battery seems to last a long time.
Using this headset for music, the sound quality continues to impress, with good bass and treble. It connects via Bluetooth very quickly, and the companion app allows for you to adjust the equalizer as well as set the presets in addition to monitoring battery levels.
I would say that the only area that could use improvement is, as with most headsets, is the mic. While my friends said that they could hear me, it wasn't "crystal clear" - that being said, they could perfectly understand and hear me. Additionally, while I appreciate that there is a dedicated mic mute toggle switch, having a red LED on the tip of the boom mic that would go on/off would be a welcome feature as well.
Overall, I was very impressed by this headset. It is comfortable, has good sound quality and battery life to last for days. There are a lot of settings and customization that can be done through the mobile app, including turning on/off the gamer-style sound effects when powering on/off.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to get a gaming headset.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Volume
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I Wanted It To Be Better. Difficult To Operate
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Unboxing experience was awesome. Comes with a hard-shell case which houses the headset along with a spot for the white USB-A to USB-C charging cord, white 4 pole 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cord, USA A Wireless Dongle, and detachable microphone.
You are able to connect to THREE audio sources at a time and adjust the volume on each for ideal mixing. These three sources are A. USB-A Wireless Transmitter, B. 3.5 mm Aux Cable, and C. Bluetooth. Which I like a lot and isn’t something you see often. But there are some issues with this.
CONTROLS:
The USB-A Wireless Transmitter has dual modes. A. PC and, B. Console. You switch modes by pressing the button the dongle. Which will turn White for PC and Green for Xbox. I tried to use this on the PS5 and while it registered it being connected, I got ZERO volume. Despite trying all volume options, I couldn’t get it to work. You can buy another dongle (whenever it releases) from Astro for $25.
On the right earcup you have power on/off button. It jingles to notify you. Below that a Bluetooth pairing button. As Bluetooth automatically turns on when you turn on the headset and isn’t separate. Then you have a joystick. Up/down is volume up/down. Left/right is game/voice balance. Not available on PlayStation but works on PC and Xbox. Bluetooth control single press play/pause, double skip, triple skip back. Hold for smart assistant. Below that you have the USB-C charging port. When charging the light will blink white, when fully charged stay lit.
On the left earcup you have a switch for mute/unmute. It also jingles. I like that it has some heft to it so you know it is engaged. Below that you have the port for the removable microphone. Then you have a 3.5mm aux cord port.
Earcups can be removed easily (as they are magnetized). Also, can change out the outside speaker decals.
Two microphones. One without the microphone and one with the microphone. Ironically not using the microphone gives you better overall sound. But also allows more room sound to come through. Microphone quality here is solid. But nothing amazing or mind blowing.
Can change Profiles and Custom EQ via Astro App on cellphone. No dedicated PC app (such as Astro Command Center or Logitech G Hub). App shows battery (pressing opens the actual percentage) same with volume. But there is a star/dust background which constantly makes my screen seem REALLY dirty. I don’t like it.
SOUND:
I honestly really liked the sound on these. They have above average directional sound/imaging. Meaning when gaming I could tell where someone was located (left, right, front, back) but not with exact precision. Also, had a hard time with how close/far they were. I’m easily able to differentiate between different sounds when a lot is going on. Depending on the game footsteps were noticeable. Highs are very crisp and can almost come across as shouty/harsh. Mids may be a bit recessed. Making voices sound a bit artificial (but not like horribly so). Lows are also above average. Making explosions/gunshots sound really good. Overall mixing was “balanced” where I could easily hear everything including nuance sounds but are slightly treble focused which is better for gaming. Did above average for single player, multiple gaming, media watching, and music. Making them very versatile. While they aren’t the best sounding headset I’ve tried it is definitely one of the better ones and if I didn’t have a stupid amount of headsets (most being more expensive) I’d rate them higher. But with the other issues I have it makes it harder for me to recommend them for the price.
BUILD QUALITY:
It feels like an Astro Headset. Which means it can come across as a bit cheap but is likely better put together than you may think. It is almost exclusively plastic. I didn’t notice really any creaking. Joints are stiff (which is good) and hold their place well. Feels relatively light and is comfortable to wear for long periods. Had multiple 8 – 12 hour times with them without any issues regarding comfort.
COMFORT:
This headset looks super comfortable. But it’s not the most comfortable headset I’ve tried. It’s not bad by any means. But the clamping force is on the tight side. This is a positive to me as it creates a nice seal and with these being what I’m classifying as a hybrid open/closed back headset (which most Astros are) it will limit a lot of the room noise automatically due to the driver along with the soft leather like earcups. This makes my ears sweat (which usually isn’t an issue) that may bothersome. The earcups themselves are large both size and depth wise, that they should fit almost any ears comfortably. But the memory foam while being very nice and soft isn’t as malleable as some others which again is a positive and negative. As it can come across a bit stiff which can be uncomfortable while also holding its shape and getting more comfortable the longer you wear them. The actual adjustability isn’t bad either. Seeing as you can adjust up/down but there isn’t a whole lot of movement anteriorly but can lay flat posteriorly. Which makes them easy to put around your neck easily. I was also able to just wear it with one earcup easily in case I want to hear what is around me. The top headband may be an issue for some. I do struggle with this personally on some headsets. This is not one of them. But the area is small, with little padding, and is mostly filled with air. But due to the clamping force that pressure is mostly on my ears over the top of my head which is good as I think if I had more pressure on the top of my head it would cause it to hurt.
ISSUES:
The joystick is going to be hit or miss for people. I like that it simplifies the process. Up/down changes volume, but the negative part of this is it isn’t as precise as an actual wheel. Left/right allows you to adjust game/chat volume (assuming you’re on Xbox and have it setup correctly on PC). Which I used a lot while playing COD MWII with friends on Discord. As Game volume is intense on that game. Next, if you have a Bluetooth device connected it also allows you to press it for play/pause, double press to go forward, and triple press to go backward. Otherwise, you control that volume mix on that Bluetooth device itself. Sounds complicated? It kinda is. And may be an issue depending on how simple you want things to be.
Which brings me to the next issue that I ran into which is difficulty getting the correct volume. As there are too many volume sliders. My typical setup was USB Wireless transmitter to PC. On my PC I have it set to ASTRO A30 GAME for my default sound and ASTRO A30 VOICE for default communication device. Which gives me the ability to have game/chat balance. In Windows you can also have something (say Chrome) be played through the secondary ‘voice’ channel meaning even when gaming by yourself you can adjust game/video volume or whatever. Which means that I have two, technically three sounds here. One being my PC sound, then my headset sound, then the balance between them. It’s probably easiest to put the headset volume at 100% and then adjust on PC as that gives you more finite control. But then alerts (such as powering on/off the headset) are super loud. I was also concerned about battery, but it seemed fine. It auto turns on Bluetooth which means if that’s also connected you have a third sound volume there which again is controlled through the phone/Bluetooth device itself. Which means if one thing is louder than the rest you must sit and pause and go, is this coming from my PC, my voice/chat balance, or my phone? Additionally, sometimes the Bluetooth will automatically adjust the overall headset sound. Making it so everything is quiet and then if you turn up or down the volume it will go back to what it was previously. Due to the huge variability here, it can be quite jarring when this happens. Which was regularly for me.
Which brings us to the next problem. The Astro App needs some work. Mainly with just working. As often it wouldn’t even register that my device was connected, even though it was in the Bluetooth settings, which is what it tells you to check to ensure connection. When it was finally connected sometimes when you went to switch the EQ presets (comes with two stock, Astro Immersion and Astro Footsteps) along with ability to create your own EQ. Which honestly, doesn’t seem to be working and is limited to a 5 band EQ. Ends up it was working… which then made the Immersion and Footsteps preset not work as it permanently over rid them. You can also adjust voice/chat volume and headset volume through this which is nice. Along with checking overall battery level in a percentage. So, while there is a lot of value here there are three things that I think are frustrating but also beneficial depending on how you choose to use this headset.
1. Most people won’t want to connect to Bluetooth meaning learning how to use the headset and adjust settings won’t happen. Making most people give up. As there are no instructions in the box. Also, concerned about possible firmware updates.
2. If gaming on PC having a dedicated PC app (such as Astro Command Center or Logitech G Hub) would be better and easier to navigate. But this headset isn’t seen in either of them.
3. The only positive, if you primarily game on Console this allows you to not have to use a PC to adjust settings and allows you access to custom EQ’s. Which is nearly unheard of in the current space. Which I can totally respect and give some serious props to.
CONCLUSION:
There is fierce competition in this price point and while I think this is one of the best headsets on the market currently, you can get better for slightly more money or trade some features and save some cash. So, it's really up to you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Luxury feel and look
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you want that quality and bang for your buck this is it. Loving the white and removable features for the caps and cushions. I purchased these for my son and myself so 2 pairs and we love them. I’m trying to match my peripherals. Will be getting custom ear caps soon.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Microphone
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Attractive/great sound but room for improvement
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General overview: Very attractive looking headphones with clear sound quality but the just decent mic and lack of instructions/feature set could be improved.
Packaging: starting off with the packaging this was really nice experience. Great presentation, easy opening experience with no tape or plastic around. This is the type of opening experience everyone should strive for.
The only issue I had was not immediately realizing that you are supposed to push the box out of the outer sleeve.
Inside the box there is a carrying case, containing the headphones, the boom mic, 3.5mm cable and USB-A to USB-C charging cable, as well as a single sheet depicting how to turn on, how to pair with Bluetooth, as well as a QR code for the associated mobile store app.
I am disappointed to see there isn't any sort of included info regarding the actual features of the headset with that info instead being relegated to the welcome tour for the mobile app.
Not everyone is going to connect the headphones to their phone and then install the app to see how to use the various functions. Even just a single leaflet explaining the functions would suffice.
Looks/build quality: These headphones are probably the most attractive ones I've ever seen as well as the most comfortable. The white model really meshes well with many of the looks of current consoles and doesn't look gaudy or too "gamery". The ear cup tags on the back have a nice rainbow-likw reflective quality to them and the fact that you can replace them/customize them separately is great for making them your own.
The headphones are extremely comfortable. These feel extremely light and have excellent cushioning on the headband/ear cups yet at the same time they are breathable and remain cool even while gaming for an extended period of time.
They're also surprisingly stable for having very little clamping pressure which makes them great for both extended use as well as glasses users where you don't get the sort of pressure on the temples that many other headphones normally produce.
The only nitpick I have is that it's not immediately clear how to adjust the length of the ear cups down.
There are tabs with indents on both sides that look like you would pull down directly but you're actually meant to slide the inner band up and down through it, which could be more clear and also is not smoothest of actions but not enough to get into it.
Sound quality: The sound quality on these are really good. It offers a well balanced sound for a variety of uses. I also like that it doesn't try to change the sound but does enable you to hear a lot of the details in the sound at lower volume than you might otherwise need to.
Using these with Dolby Atmos you do get that bubble of sound as well as surprising bass response. The audio quality does vary tho depending on how you're connecting to a device however.
Using the USB wireless transmitter with the Xbox produced the best sound. Bluetooth was a mixed bag with it sounding great with my phone but very poor with the Nintendo switch.
The included 3.5mm cable produced great results with both the switch and the PS5 tho I did need to fiddle with the cable a bit initially to get stereo sound from the PS5.
Mic quality: the mic quality itself seems serviceable enough. Tested it out with a few of my friends in a party with both the internal microphone as well as the attachable boom mic.
Impressions were mixed with both options being louder than my usual headset of choice but not necessarily clearer or better.
There seemed to be a bit of echo with both microphone options but they all seemed to prefer the internal microphone much more than the boom mic which to them sounded way off.
Features/controls: so as mentioned previously there an assortment of controls on both ear cups.
The left features the mic mute switch, the 3.5mm Jack as well as the boom mic port to connect to. The right ear cup has the power button, the Bluetooth button, charging port as well as a little control nub.
The USB transmitter itself also has a button to switch between console mode and PC mode with an equivalent control available through the app.
The worst part about the control scheme is the control nub. It's intended to be used to control both the volume as well as the game/chat balance.
However there's no audio feedback when moving the nub to tell if it's actually doing anything until you get to the end of a specific range.
It's also surprisingly hard to actually locate the nub by feel when wearing the headphones. I'd much would've preferred two separate rockers for the volume and the balance that may have been easier to navigate by feel.
The app also contains the controls for the balance/volume, the PC/console switch as well as some additional settings not available directly such as the DSP preset (Immersive/footsteps) as well as the ability to create your own custom equalizer settings.
The headset is able to connect to multiple sources simultaneously, which allows you to use the headset wirelessly with an Xbox but still control the functions through the app on your phone through Bluetooth.
I can definitely see this being beneficial where you may be playing a game with the audio on your headphones but also maybe on a discord call or other app on your phone to communicate with others.
I've been in this situation before and this kinda if setup would have been greatly appreciated.
I do have a issue though with these Xbox edition headphones being as they're advertised as being compatible with switch and ps5 but that's not entirely true, at least wirelessly.
These were my first Xbox headphones and while I knew previously that Xbox used a specific wireless protocol that made the USB transmitter incompatible with ps5 (hence the separate PS5/Xbox editions). I did not know this extended to the switch. Plugging the transmitter into the switch dock didn't seem to give any issues. It lit up as expected and gave me the USB audio controls on the switch menu but I couldn't get any sound out from it.
It took me going to Astro's how to connect to switch video to discover that you would need to connect using the 3.5mm jack or a separate usb-c adapter connected to the switch directly.
Judging from some other research I've done, I assume that the playstation edition USB transmitter would not have the same limitation and would properly transmit the audio when connected to the switch dock.
I do wish that this fact had been actually communicated through any sort of material making them really only wireless with Xbox/windows PC or mobile devices through Bluetooth.
A novel idea that would be appreciated is maybe just not having separate editions in the first place and just including both the Microsoft specific adapter as well as the more general use PlayStation adapter in the same box however unlikely this is to happen.
Overall, I think these headphones are very good for sound quality, comfort, and looks and can serve a very good usage case with its multi-point audio capabilities.
However be mindful of which edition your purchasing since it may influence which devices you can actually connect to wirelessly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Excellent headphones that make gaming fun. Three audio channels allow you to listen to music, voice chat on discord, and still be able to hear the action of the game.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Design
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressive audio, look, the whole package!
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First time owning a Astro Headset and upon receiving them, they came in attractive packaging, easy to open and take out of the box sleeve. The headset is very stylish, clean white color look to them. The removeable ear cups are a plus for any cleaning that you may have to do as months go by of using them.
Upon wearing them and trying them out, they are extremely comfortable, after wearing them for several hours the past few days, I have felt no discomfort after taking them off and the sound quality is really amazing from playing games to listening to music and even watching a few movies with them.
The only small drawback I have and its like this with Windows 10/11 mainly is sometimes when starting my PC up the next morning, sometimes it doesn't recognize the headset, but I have this problem with other PC's running Win10/11 doing the same thing with other connected USB/Bluetooth devices so take that in mind and not Astro/Logitech's fault.
Also, having these connected simultaneously to my PC via the USB dongle and then having them also bluetoothed to my phone, its really a treat considering if im playing a game and I don't hear my phone ring, I will hear it through the headset and even have a conversation on the headset while still hearing the audio on the headset from my PC also.
The battery life really hits the nail on the head, I have used these going for 3 days now and about 6-8 hours each day and they have still a charge to them which in the description, it shows these having 27+ hours of battery life and I will agree with that.
Overall, I am impressed with the presentation of the packaging, the headset, the comfort, audio, the customization and the features and I would definitely recommend this headset
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Microphone
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset!
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I received the Astro Gaming A30 Wireless Dolby Atmos Gaming Headset for Xbox, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android with Detachable Boom Mic. I find it to be very sleek, lightweight, stylish and comfortable, haven't had any problems or discomfort using for hours at a time.
The Astro A30 has swivel mounted earcups so that the headset can lay flat or when stowed away in the included hard carrying case. On the left earcup is a switch for muting the microphone as well as ports for a 3.5mm cable and the detachable microphone, on the right earcup are the power button and status light, Bluetooth button, and a four-way control stick, pushing up or down will change the volume while left or right will change the game/chat balance. The plates on each side of the headset can be replaced to customize to your preferences.
The speakers used are 40mm dynamic drivers that provide good sound and clarity. An on-ear joystick control enables you to mute, mix, adjust volume, play, pause and more.
The boom mic you have plug and unplug, you can't swivel the mic to mute it, you have to feel for the button when you want to mute it, which can be a little distracting when your gaming.
In addition to the detachable boom mic and swappable speaker tags, the ear cushions are also magnetic and can be easily removed and replaced.
The battery is pretty good, a single charge provides more than 27 hours of battery life, which is great! Another good feature is the headset will turn off once no movement has been detected after 30 minutes to help save battery usage.
Overall this is a great headset with multiple uses not just for gaming.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
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Very comfy. Very easy to use. Love that the mic comes off to use as regular headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Software
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Great Plug-and-Play Headset
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I have a bit of an obsession with headphones and earbuds, gaming headsets included in that obsession. My 3 sons that are gamers don’t help in this vice, so we go through quite a bit of headsets in my home. The Astro A30s give me mixed feelings. It does many things well, but there is something that leave me scratching my head.
First, sound quality is great, the little joystick toggle on the right earcup allows you to adjust volume and change the focus to game or voices. That toggle is nice to have in the middle of a game where you want to make and adjustment but don’t want to take your eyes away from the game. I have to say that I have primarily used this on a gaming PC and a few times on our Xbox. Both types of gaming left me very satisfied with the sound and it was easy to connect to both. You also get an AUX cable in the box so that you can use that to connect to different devices. You also can connect using Bluetooth if you want to use these to game on your phone or tablet.
Setup was straightforward, but I found it unusual that there was not software to download on the PC. Normally, in my experience with other gaming headsets you download software to allow you to update firmware and adjust settings. The software allows you to tweak EQs, spatial audio, surround sound settings, etc. No such software currently available. Instead, you download the app on your phone and make your adjustments there once you pair the headset to your phone using Bluetooth. You are allowed to change sound settings and profiles on within the phone app. Not quite the same granular adjustments I’ve seen in other headsets, but good.
The last bit that is worth noting here is that the headset is very comfortable, and I have no problem using these for long gaming sessions. The new WoW expansion is about to drop, and I can confidently say that these will give me no ear fatigue for some upcoming long gaming session. The headphones have a nice aesthetic, but they don’t offer any RGB to customize it to your liking.
So, great sound, easy setup, and great comfort. Sounds like they knocked it out of the park. I guess my hesitation is that I am accustomed to getting a little finer tuning in the software packages that most of the gaming headsets I’ve used over the last couple of years. You get some of that in the phone app for sure. I think maybe these would be perfect for those just looking for an amazing plug-and-play type of headset. Something they can begin using right away that will sound great, offer fantastic detail and clarity, without requiring all the adjustments. For those people, these are great, but if you are the type that likes to really dial in your sound in settings, be wary. They sound great and they are worth your time and money, just know that minor issue in software before you take the plunge.