Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had the older model Astro A50's and they lasted me a very long time. After they started to break down as does all tech at a certain point, I began looking at the newest model. Love the new base station, very sleek looking and the digital surround sound is just as sleek. My only gripe is that there is no way to charge the headset while in use. The older model had an option for this. I have noticed that if you do not keep your PS4/Xbox on which I do not, home owner trying to cut down on the electric bill, there is no way to charge them other then leaving the system on. Which is counter intuitive to me trying to save on my bill. Other then that a great pair of gaming head phones, very comfy and airy! If you can afford the hefty price tag I recommend!

I suffer from a high-end hearing loss so where most standard gaming headphones would sound great to most people, I end up missing a lot of nuances others are taking for granted. I had taken a step back from gaming on my Xbox for a period of time and when I stepped back into it with an Xbox One X, an older set of headphones I had been using would give me a lot of odd errors. They would cut in and out and I was no longer able to speak to my friends on Xbox Live. So it was time to invest in a new set. I finally decided on the ASTRO A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. These headphones are quite an investment so for me to want to spend that much on a brand I had yet to try, I knew they needed to not only live up to the hype the company was pushing but also needed to be able to deliver that edge I was looking for. Again with having some major hearing loss, these headphones needed to fill a void that for the most part was nearly impossible to fill. As I said above, I was giving the A50’s a nearly impossible task. Maybe I felt that way because of the brand loyalty I had with other brands. Maybe I wanted these to fail so I wouldn’t be spending too much on a set of gaming headphones. Maybe I didn’t want to feel like I have been missing out all these years by using other headphones. I also wasn’t sure about how well I would be able to hear with them given my hearing loss. Even with these apprehensions in place, I connected them to my Xbox One X to start my first gaming experience with the ASTRO A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. The first game I played with the A50s was Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. I was just blown away. That buyers’ remorse I felt before was instantly gone. That brand loyalty I was talking about, yep, it was gone as well. So as you can probably tell by my excitement, the sound quality was wonderful and for someone who has normal hearing, these are probably such a game changer that it’s almost like cheating when playing against others. For me, I am hearing other players footsteps and gunfire from the direction it’s coming from. This is something I got from my original older headset but even those cannot compare to what I have now with the A50s. The ASTRO A50’s are insanely good. So how about comfort? When I play I play for hours at a time, I’m not getting any headaches or sore ears. The ear cushions are super soft to the touch and they connect by magnets to the headset so they can be replaced super easily if they were out or got damaged. Astro actually offers noise canceling ear cushions that can be ordered if you want to beef the headset up more (part of the mod kit). Something I did not have with my TB headset was an option to mute my mic by simply lifting the boom arm up. I would fumble around pressing buttons that never really gave me a solid answer if I was muted and it just drives me a bit batty. So, having this simple operation to handle that function is miraculous. The A50’s have few buttons and switches but when you use them you know what you are pressing and what they do. I can adjust them without ever needing to take the headphones off to see what I am touching. You could say I am super impressed with the A50’s. As much as I love the A50s, there is one thing I am not impressed with — the charging connectors. I love that you can charge the A50s wirelessly but the method is a little old-fashioned, in my opinion. The wireless charging option is to place the headphones into the base to charge by what looks like early 2000’s prong and teeth connections. I had issues almost every other time I place my headset on the dock to charge. I am finding myself adjusting them on the base trying to get them to line up perfectly. I’ve also had to turn the headphones on and off to get them to link up properly to charge even when they are lined up correctly. I would have preferred a more universal wireless charging option like what you get with QI charging for cell phones. I would have gladly paid more to have a more user-friendly experience or at last, an experience like I have when I set my iPhone down on a wireless charger. Instead, this clunky charging prong thing is past its prime. Now, you do have the option to charge the headphones using a Micro USB cable, which, again, is old-fashioned in my opinion. I would much rather have seen Astro use USB-C as the charging option. In addition to the charging issue, the dock is also very lightweight and it moves around a bit. So instead of sitting on my entertainment center without moving around, I am always readjusting it to keep it lined up with the Xbox. This is not a defect in the product as I am sure their goal was to make it lightweight but it’s more of a defect of mine as I am OCD and I need the dock lined up. These have been the best gaming headset I think I have ever owned. I don’t think I have ever been this happy with any other headphones…ever. I have some wonderful ANC headphones I love for music but even as great as they are, I have never been as happy to use them as I am the A50s. The A50s have honestly been a game changer for me. Being able to hear things others don’t have allowed me to up my KD in games that I would have gotten killed from behind due to lack of hearing. Are these worth buying? Absolutely. ASTRO has made incredible gaming headphones that are built well, feel great, and most importantly sound amazing!

I used to own Turtle Beach headphone worth about the same price as Astro 50. More Bass sound, 7.1 surround, clearly as crytal. Can always turn off surround or bass lower or off. While TB is limit and not only that weak with battery, average ranout like 6-7 hours or so. While Astro last me 10-11 hours. Totally worth it. I sold TB on Craigslist.

Great set of cans. The surround is as good as any others on the market. However the fit and finish and quality of the materials is way above average. The battery life is over 8hrs continuous, and easy to charge by just setting them on the base. The ability to set your three EQ presets up however you want on a laptop is very valuable. You can tweak the sound anyway you want. The mic works great, very clear voice I'm told. Best headset I've had yet, came from Turtle beach X41s, these are miles better. They have good range for wireless, but you have to remember it's the same frequencies as wifi, can't have the base too close with a clear line of sight to the router or you'll get interference. Stellar performance and go louder than I need.

I researched this product before making my purchase and found so many positive reviews from many different sources. After making the purchase I found them to be an excellent choice for an avid gamer looking for high quality wireless game audio. Their sonic quality though pricey is worth every penny, if you can afford them. I would recommend them to anyone willing to pay the $300 price tag.

Great sound easy to hook up to my Xbox one S and I mean the battery life is phenomenal. The sound has great bass with 3 different EQ setting and also can fully customize the EQ's online thru USB pretty sweet if you ask me. Got to pay a bit more to play but you won't be disappointed.

I still own the Gen 1 A50's and they were still doing the best they could for the age and millions of hours of gameplay. But decided to upgrade to the current Gen 3 wireless version. I'm very impressed... Sound Quality 95 out of 100---Amazing... second to none....Only issue, not quite noise canceling unless you buy the mod pack... Headset already costs $300. Pretty sure that should be standard EQ. Build Quality 95 out of 100---Still a few plastic pieces that could be executed better bet overall pretty killer. Heavy metals, strong construction, overall very solid. Base Station 95 out of 100. Well done & solid. But charging can be tricky getting the headset perfectly aligned. Software 90 out of 100. Still needs some pairing upgrades but that's expected with a first year of the wireless A50's. I'm sure Astro will work it out. But overall, worth the money if you are looking to hear everything around you at the best possible quality. Footsteps anyone??? Donkeys....

In writing this i am currently on my second pair, and may have to return those. Although the audio quality is outsatnding, i find myself having to reset the base every time i turn on my xbox-which is a huge issue. I also wear glasses and have noticed other cheaper headsets have been more forward thinking than astro and having a little divut created to allow eye glasses a space in the ear cushions. These squeeze my head too tight and have to remove them due to me wearing glasses. This would have been a 4.5 stars if i didnt have to return a pair and having to reset the base is cumbersome. Next pair i buy will not be astros.

This Is THE BEST HEADSET. I Only Rock A 50's Since 2014. Nothing Sounds Better in My Opinion.. You Need To Ponie Up The Dough. At 300.00 Well Worth Every Pennie! I Love This Headset. In My Opinion The Astro A50 Is Unmatchable!!

The level of quality of this headset is unmatched, especially once mated to the Astro Mod Kit ear cups. If you think you might want this, don't hesitate.

Tried multiple different gaming headsets and this one imo is the best one out…

My Son loves the Headset. It is perfect for gaming and it is definitely noise canceling.

Sound quality good. Microphone is horrible. Everyone says I sound muffled. Also the connection goes in and out. Returned headset. Also can hear background noise with volume turned up. Was told to buy a mod kit. This headset should be around $149.

Hard to say anything bad about this headset honestly. Amazing sound, very easy setup plugged it in and flipped the switch to console and my Xbox recognized it right away. Looks and feels great, very comfortable, and they have a nice weight to them. The only bad thing I can say, they take a long time to charge out of the box, and they are a bit on the pricey side. Once I got everything all setup and started charging is took a good 5-6 hours to fully charge, but I can't complain much seeing as how my first use with them ran for about a good solid 11-12 hours and they had just moved to the last 1/4 of the charging blocks visible on the base. These things will definitely last the 15 hours they say they will. And I'm not just some fanboy or anything like that. I honestly had never even heard of Astro prior to seeing these on the shelves a couple weeks ago. I spent a good two hours the other night just reading on their forums about how this headset was having major issues with the XBL party chat features and how people were stating that it made them sound tin-canny, or kind of roboty when they first launched the product. It took me reading a ton of reviews and about 10 pages of the forums until one of the people that work for Astro finally acknowledged the problem and said they were looking into it. About a page later he said they had released a firmware update that fixed the issues. Needless to say the only thing that was keeping me on the fence was the mic issue. I can tell you right now, after an entire night of gaming I didn't have a single complaint. Not one time did it drop audio or did I have anyone ask what was wrong with my mic. The sound out of these things is incredible. So all in all, this is the best headset I have ever purchased. And it is completely wireless, not even a cable that goes to the controller or anything. I'll be buying their products again in the future.

Good quality sturdy headset.the sound uz amazing .

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The product I purchased was for professionally gaming, and I cannot be more satisfied the sound clarity the connection and adjustments I can make for gameplay.

This is the second set of astro a50's ive purchased from best buy, and i couldn't be happier. The first time i purchased these i went into best buy looking for a replacement for my logitech g930 headset because the battery was draining ridiculously fast (i may have used some rapid chargers so iknew this was probably my fault). That particular headset did not get as loud as i wanted, so i wanted something with larger drivers, pretty much the only thing there was the astro a -50's. I saw the price tag and was stunned, but the spec's were what i wanted. i ended up standing in best buy for over an hour debating on weather or not to purchase them, then I decided to try them out. I was absolutely blown away when i got home. It was like putting on an angelic halo of sound with the clouds opening up and sunshine everywhere in sight, haha. It's unlike any other headset, it truly seems as if the sound originates around you, not in the headset itself (when used with a realtek HD audio(Optical) setting).The bass, mids, highs, everything crystal clear. I am a veteran with hearing damage, so i listen to media at pretty high levels, and just likeany other speakeaker these did wear down after about two years, but for as much as i used that headset it was worth every penny. Which brings me to this current generation of headset, as the gen 2 originally broke, actually in three seperate ways, all occuring around the same time. Before i delve into that, though, ill list some pro's and cons about this specific headset itself. Pro's -Best sound quality i've ever experienced in a headset -Excellent battery life -Extremely comfortable, i forget i'm wearing it -Flip up mic (for muting) People say the mic quality sounds excellent (although a little low, but i change recording and audio devices frequently, so this is something i believe i need to change on my end) -It's a slick looking headset, even on the charger -They get LOUD! Con's -The charger can be difficult sometimes, if you adjust the earpiece sliders it doesnt fit into the docking station correctly. -Although im not sure if it's software or hardware related, but there's been a few times where windows fails to detect the headset, but it's usually after switching between audio devices back and fourth( i switch between headset and speakers all the time). i restart windows and it usually picks the device back up, occasionally ive had to unplug and reinsert the usb. Rarely has this happened but it does. -I like to keep my desk pretty clean, bust dust is definitely attracted to the basestation. It's really just a peeve, not a deal breaker. Before i get into the differences between the gen 2 and 3 headsets, i'd like to conclude this section for those looking for just a review of this specific headset. I wouldnt consider myself an audiophile, and i cant tell you every specific piece of the speaker or exactly how every specification affects audio quality, but i can tell you after purchasing multiple headsets over 150$ from logitech, razer, audio technica, and even beats studio, i've never heard anything more immersive. If youre considering this headset i know you're concerned with the price. It's steep. But in my competitive (and leisure) gaming experience, nothing has satisfied me more with a purchase. ive upgraded graphics cards before and wasn't as excited as when i picked up my astro's. Absolutely worth every penny

I bought these so I could use them both on my PC and PS4. WARNING: if you have a PS4 slim or any version that does not have an audio cable, I can’t remember the name of the cord, you’ll need to buy an adapter so you can use these with that version of the PS4. Do your research before buying these for your PS4. For PC, easy set up. Great sound, even though sometimes it gets a little glitchy(?). Hasn’t happened in the last two months but you’ll have to fidget around with your ASTRO command center and your frequencies due to the wireless interference with 5G internet. (Summarized, please research before buying) Overall, great sound, feels comfortable wearing them for long periods of time, holds a charge for most of the day, Dolby surround is a great touch. The only con would be a price, I am 100% sure there are better products for less. You are paying mostly for the astro name and the looks.

This headset is pricey but it is very high quality. It is very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, it has a surprisingly long battery life (using it for 8 hours barely gets it down to 50%), and the sound is crystal clear! By far, my favorite thing about it is that the headset itself is fully wireless. There’s no connecting it to the controller or console. The headset’s charging/docking station connects to the Xbox and has an indicator for the battery life so you can always know if you need to charge the headset. I especially like that I can set my controller down, leave the room, and come back without having to take my headset off. Sometimes the signal gets spotty if I go into another room but I can’t really complain about the quality of a wireless gaming headset when I’m not in the room with my console... The product page says that the ear cups are a synthetic leather, but they definitely feel soft and comfortable like a microfiber material to me. They don’t get hot or painful to wear during extended gaming sessions like other headsets. The only issue I have with this headset is that the mic feedback/monitoring (hearing yourself through the headset) is very quiet. It is difficult sometimes to determine how loud I am speaking, and since the microphone is super sensitive, sometimes I feel like I’m yelling at my friends. So far they haven’t complained though. Overall, if you’ve got the money to spend, I’d say this is probably the headset to have for Xbox One. It’s very high quality, it’s wireless with great battery life, and while it is expensive, to me it’s worth it to not get headaches from my headset every time I game for more than an hour. Extremely comfortable.