Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have purchased several high end headsets for gaming and this is by far the best one on the market. It is completely wireless on Xbox One without the chat cable. This fixed all of the audio problems I had in party chat. I would highly recommend this product.

I understand that these headphones are expensive but you do get what you pay for in sound quality. These headphones sound like they are not even on your head and the sound is coming from a speaker in the distance which is very cool. It doesn't sound like the sound is right on your head like normal headphones. The sound is very natural. The other reviews are correct if you're looking for something that sounds good for music you would be better off with regular headphones in this price range but this headphone is specifically for gamers and has a lot of chat features which makes it perfect for gamers. The best features are the flip up microphone for mute and the large buttons on the side of the right headphone can to adjust between game volume and voice volume this is the mixer. The worst thing that I can say about this headphone is that it can get uncomfortable on the top of your head after long gaming sessions and when you have your head against a pillow or soft recliner it can actually touch the right headphone can mix button and adjust it by pushing on it accidentally. There's also an auto power-off feature that engages and turns the headphone off sometimes in the middle of playing if you hold your head really still. Once in awhile if you hold your head really still you have to move your head to get it to turn back on or turn it off and back on again. This is a bit annoying and there may be a setting to disable this feature as I always put my headphones back on the charging base when I'm done with them. The battery has an amazing long life and I don't think I've ever gone down more than two bars and have played for hours. Of course I mostly play games like Minecraft that aren't too noisy so this may be a factor to the louder the sounds the more battery it will use. One thing that I like about this headphone is that I bought the other base for $99 on line that matches it with the PS4 so all you have to do is set the headphone in the dock for the system you want to play with, just let it sit there for about 2 seconds then left it off and it's paired to the other system! I don't know of any other headphones that can do this and since I have both an Xbox One X and PS4 Pro these are the perfect headphones for me. If you are trying to decide between these headphones and some other headphones and you have no problem paying the price of these just get the A50s you will not be disappointed.

I’ve had these headphones for 1 week, I really like them. 100% Wireless! 15 hour battery life! Only negatives, not enough information as far as programming the headphones. And the headphones will make you sweat when gaming for long period of time.

I've owned several Astros and Turtle Beach headsets in the past. My latest headset being the Turtle Beach Stealth 500x, which are also good. However, these Astro A50s are way more comfortable, and come with a charging base, which makes my experience so much better. While both headsets are completely wireless, I love that when I'm done gaming, I can just set my headset on the charging base and thats it. No fumbling around looking for the charging cable. It's a little bit pricier, so if you're on a budget, the Turtle Beach's will do. If you can afford these, you wont be disappointed.

I have the Astro a40 tr headset and I wanted a wireless headset and I picked up the Astro a50 when they were on sale! Astro makes high quality headsets and the sound is great! If you are looking for a wireless gaming headset give the a50 a shot!

Great headsets, great sound, but yes, pricey... very comfortable to wear, lots of sound presets you can download to it from your PC. Battery lasts about 10-12 hours for me.. I also tried out but ended up returning the TB elite 800x. The 800x's imo have better surround sound then the A50's with more features like Bluetooth, aux in. BUT the darn 800x's clampped down on my head so much that i couldn't wear them for long... With that being said these are great all around, everything about these feel premium. The surround sound gives you an edge in MP games

Love this headset. I have tried A LOT with no luck at meeting my expectations. This headset is comfortable, sounds great, and the friends I game with say that I sound good too. I love that it is wireless, so I don't have to plug it in to my controller. Charger works great, not as difficult to set in the cradle as some reviewers make it out to be! Only complaint is it does tend to cut out occasionally. It's only occasional and only for a second and it comes right back, but that is why I took one star off.

This is my first pair of gaming headphones, and what a product to pick as a starting place! The most comfortable out of any headphones (music, etc) that I've ever owned, fairly simple setup instructions, awesome charging method (just throw them on the base and that's that), battery life? Well, the only reason I can't comment on battery life is that I haven't actually played for more than 4-6 hours at a time. And the sound? Yeah, Bose, eat your heart out--they're that good. Totally worth the price tag. After all, you do (generally) get what you pay for.

No questions asked by far the best headset i’ve owned I just switched from the turtle beach 800x & this astros are unreal the sound quality and the comfot are key for me to play i can wear them for hours & the battery lasts forever

I have owned Astros for many years. I purchased this set after my old Gen 1 A50s finally died. (After being used extensively and abused for several years) The sound quality and ease of use on this product is everything I expected. The improved battery life is excellent and the XBOX One mic compatibility works well. I do have a few complaints though. The wireless range is not great. With my old set I could walk around most of my house without any distortion. With the new set, I made it about halfway down a hallway and they cut out. The old amp was much easier to connect to a PC and Xbox at the same time, while this one doesn't manage it so well. The old set was a little heavier, but more comfortable to wear for extended periods. I'm sure this one will get better as it breaks in.

I went through multiple 2.4GHz wireless headsets, however they all picked up interference from my neighbors wifi in adjacent apartments. The Astro's however, work on a 5GHz network and have had no issues after a month or so of heavy use. The mic is crystal clear and and the battery lasts a very long time. They are comfortable, and the surround sound is much better then other virtual surround headsets. They may be one of the more expensive options, but after trying out lots of competitors I can say I found them worth the cost.

I got these for Christmas and I honestly love them. They are very comfortable and they don't hurt my head after a long time of using them. The software is really easy to use which is huge plus. As well as. the presets are easy to sync to the headset. Setting them up for both PC (which I use them the most for) and Xbox are also very easy and fast. Astro has set up videos on YouTube which go step by step. One draw back is that you can only have the base plugged into the Xbox one or PC at a time. If you want to switch them back and forth you need to unplug the USB and plug it into which ever device you are going to be using ( a little annoying) I feel for the money spent you should be able to have them both plugged in and able to just use the switch on the base to switch between PC and Xbox. I haven't used the mic yet on the head set but I have heard that it is a really good mic. The headset feels extremely sturdy and isn't cheaply made. One minor issue I have been having is that the headset doesn't always line up correctly with the base and sometimes I have to move it around to connect correctly in order to start charging. Oh yeah, the internal battery on the headset lasts up 15 hours but I haven't used them long enough to test that claim. The range on the headset is decent which makes going to the bathroom or tending to one of the kids a lot easier. The auto turn off feature on the headset is really nice also. The biggest issue I am having currently with the headset is that once in a while the sound will cut out for a second or two and then come back in. Some days it does it and others it doesn't. I have researched this issue and I have found it that the headset as interference issues with wireless routers (if you have a none wireless router then this issue shouldn't give you any problems). However, this issue doesn't bother me enough to make a big deal about it. Sometimes it's not even noticeable but that reason along with the two others I stated before are why I give this headset a 4/5 stars. I honestly love this headset and don't ever see myself switching to another headset. If you can live with the issues I addressed then I HIGHLY recommend getting the astro a50s.

Awesome headset! Honestly best headset I’ve owned. Truly wireless and you can be very far from your system and it will still have amazing sound. You could even use the restroom and still know exactly what’s going in the game.

Let me first say I had the gen2 A50s and decided I wanted to upgrade. I've used several different headsets from $40-$300 and these are by far my favorite. Advantages of these over gen2 - Better battery life, fully wireless Xbox experience, wireless cradle for charging (don't have to plug headphones in to charge, magnetic base), better controls on headset with button layouts. Cons: Still has fuzzy cloth pads. Wish we could have some soft leather with memory foam inside. They have great sound and are highly customizable.

Had an A40 for several years now, love it. Wanted wireless and picked the A50. Absolutely awesome. Lightweight, great sound for games, movies, TV, batteries last forever (15 hours) and if you buy the Xbox One version, you can use on both Xbox One and PS4. All you have to do to use with PS4 is to switch to PC mode and connect with PS4 via USB for the PS4 recognize it as a microphone. Connect with PS4 via optical and you have mic and dolby digital from the PS4 on the A50 for Xbox One. You can't do the opposite with the PS4 version.

I've tried a lot of gaming headsets in the past 10 years. And I can say firmly, that the astro brand sits on the top of the throne when it comes to quality. The wireless headset will easily last up to 8 to 10 hrs of gameplay. It has multiple sound modes for those who prefer more bass, highs and mids. Constructed for perfection. The A50s are comfortable for long play sessions that are just the right amount of weight you forget you are wearing them. Works great for ps4 and PC!

Solid built, true wireless capable zero wires. Strong signal strength, awesome sound, hear behind you super clear. Best heasfset owned fourth one. Wireless charging port is awesome. Highly recommend for serious gamers.

Had the x500 from Turtle Beach and they discontinued it. I’m a fan of going fully wireless for the headset and gaming on my XB1. Only issue so far is occasional the headset disconnects so breaks in audio at times.

These are pretty good, just a little on the pricey side, they have there own program to adjust them which is cool and wireless is always nice with the docking station to charge them. Only issue I’m having is it takes awhile to get them to start charging on the dock because they don’t stay on there very well and they aren’t noise cancelling you have to pay more to get the separate ear pieces. Other then those little things overall good product. Hopefully they hold up overtime we will see.

I have been using wireless headsets for over 10 years. I have owned turtle beach, Astros, and now SteelSeries. I only buy upper end equipment. Turtle beach has great sound but their made of plastic and do not last. Astros were made with quality but the battery life sufferers and issues developed around transmitting. I got the steel series after reading reviews and how most customers raves about them. So far I’m impressed. The are superior in design and features. 2 batteries for quick swap or you can stay plugged in with a micro usb. The audio presets are suitable and you can adjust through the eq. Chat vs game audio is also adjustable which I like for multiplayer lobbies. One thing I did not notice in the unusually small owners manual was how you can select adjustable parameters by using the volume control wheel as it also rotated through the menu by simply depressing it. You dont have to get up to adjust any of the controllers features. The controller draws power from the ps4 eliminating the need for an adapter. But their is an a/c adapter port on the back. The company does not include one. So far the audio has been crisp and clean on both receiving and transmitting. My online gaming buddies have noticed a difference in audio quality as having improved. The retractable mic has a red led that illuminates when the mic is off. Like that a lot. The headset is robust and quite comfortable. You can tell a lot went into the design and quality materials, not just plastic was used in their manufacture. Specifically around the ear cups and swivel points. Alloys were said to be used in these areas. I cant really attest to that but they seem strong. Not like loose fitting wobbly plastic headsets. Im impressed.