Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great sound and convenience of it being wireless, furthermore it comes with a base to make things even easier. When done playing a game just place it on the base and it keeps the headset charged for the next time. It isn't the cheapest but the quality is quite good and should last you some time unlike the other cheaper models on the market today.

Best headset out for the Xbox. Great sound, very comfortable, long lasting battery, and different sound settings are available at the flick of a switch. Only thing missing is Bluetooth capability. Range is not amazing but often irrelevant. MUST HAVE FOR TRUE GAMERS!

This is my fourth Astro headset. They make very good quality products. This newest A50 is my favorite though. Here are some notes I have on the different aspects: Price: The price is high, yes. But not out-of-line for what you get. To me, the convenience of having no wires to worry about while still getting good surround sound and a proven comfortable headset design is worth the extra dollars. Dock: The dock makes charging really easy, and there is no power button to worry about. They start working as soon as you put them on. The dock is the best part of the new A50s, but also my one minor complaint. The dock takes a little bit to get used to - because the headset swivels, you have to make sure the earphones are straight before docking them, or the contacts won't touch and they won't charge. You get used to it quickly though, and the indicator makes it clear whether they are connected or not. Sound: The sound is great - good deep bass, and the depth of the surround is awesome. Much appreciated in FPS games. I used to be skeptical of wireless headsets, but my concerns are unfounded with this headset - no hissing or pops and just great overall sound. You can adjust the sound with the PC/Mac software as well. Mic: I have not really used the mic yet so I can't review it, but I can confirm that the mic does turn off if it is upright, and turns on when you pull it down. Battery: Battery life seems great - I always set them back in the dock when I'm not using them, so I ever haven't had them drain completely. Accessories: I wish you could get custom speaker tags for these so you could fully personalize them. Currently there is a mod kid available that swaps out the ear pads for leathery ones that block out more outside noise, and they come with a black replacement for the existing green headband cushion. I like the black look over the green, and I like that you can easily swap out the ear pads any time. They are magnetic, so they go in and come out without any effort all. The headset is just as comfortable with or without the mod kit in my opinion.

Set up is easy works out of the box, Light weight, feels smaller than the Gen2's great battery life. Docking station strong magnetic pull when charging.... Gloss finish on docking station only looks good for 1 hour full mate finish would have been a better choice Astro command center is a great tool for fine tuning this headset (PC required). I was able to set it to tournament mode and slightly lower my mic volume to phase out all background noise that would normally be picked up on my gen2 A50's. The accelerometer built into the headset is a great feature and saves on battery. The headset will only turn off if you place it down and it does not move. even if you keep your heard perfectly steady its not steady enough to turn off the headset. your xbox controller does not need to be on for this headset to work. It is truly fully wireless. With that said. the headset is a line of sight headset. It will not work behind walls or around corners. (not a problem for me but may be for others) Sound cuts out every once in a while and voice chat may become robotic. (may be a bad headset will keep testing / return and test another pair) even with this problem the pro's out weigh the cons to re-pair headset to base station hold the Dolby button and the game volume up button on the headset until base station lights turn off. hope updates fix these problem but still amazing to cut the cord.

4.5 stars This is my second set of Astro A50's. I own the original or Gen1 version. I started getting battery issues after 3 years of use or so. These, known as the Gen 3's, are a big step forward. Owning the Xbox One, I found it utterly ridiculous a chat cord is needed on a 'wireless' console. Luckily, Astro went after the licensing to make something. I was so happy with the sound, fit/feel and usability of the first generation, I went with the newest set. WOW So many options to adjust (if you want to). Reminded me of a phenomenal pair of Logitect I had for PC. I personally hate playing with that stuff and just looked for suggestions in the forums. Fit. I have a large head, 7 3/8ths hat size. When I first slipped them on, they felt a bit too tight. But it was just the newness. I wore them for a couple hours day 1 and about 5 hours the next. No squeeze issues after day 1. The ear cups are large and go all the way around the ear, so no pinched ears. BONUS: the ear cups are held in magnetically (strong too, owned these a month now and no issues). They can be pulled off to clean! Also, they sell a mod pack for around forty bucks that has faux leather for a more sound proof experience from the outside world. I don't wear glasses, so I'm not sure how those play in. The sound is phenomenal. I'm no audiophile, but I enjoy clean crisp sound and these deliver. I watch Netflix and game with them and they sounds great, as did the first generation. The dock is great. No wires. I'm sure Gen 4 will have a better method of sitting the headset in the base. Its not difficult, it does have to sit right or it won't charge. I've read online about people having issues with that, but I haven't. Someone even put a video up on how the easily place it. Bluetooth range. Not great strength. Maybe something they can fix with a update? I have no issues in the gaming room, but if I walk out of it, it loses signal. The good is as soon as it gets back in range, its almost immediately working, no reboot needed. Microphone. Friends say I sound clear, no issues. I do feel the actual build quality isn't as good as the previous generation (boom itself). I wish it did have a mute button on the ear cup as I hate pushing it up and down. The buttons on the ear cup are super easy to learn and use. I'm a huge gamer and can play for VERY long times. the 15 hour battery life they give it is def fair. I'd say I got closer to 18 hours. I ran mine all the way out, got the warning, used a mini-USB charge cord and kept going. Takes about 2 hours for a full charge, not bad at all. The auto-shutoff is great and by the time you pick them up and get them on your head, they have woken back up, takes a second or so. Saves a ton of battery. They are well made and expect them to last as long as the first gens I had. They are VERY expensive. But I like the best and am willing to pay the extra for quality. These have aluminum, not plastic frames. They feel built tough, but I'm not dropping them to test! These are for big gamers. play from time to time, get Turtle Beach. Want to hear every footstep, mechanical noise or wood creak coming form your 5 o'clock? This is them.

These headsets are extremely comfortable. Some previous headsets that I purchase hurt my ears after a while or just felt uncomfortable after a few hours. I wore them for six hours straight while gaming/streaming videos/music and that only wasted %50 or the battery. Pros -You can connect to your P.C. or xbox. -Very easy to connect to your p.c. -No wires needed to chat on xbox live -excellent surround sound -long battery life -customizable -charging station! cons -I start to loose connection when I enter any room in my house (I'm guessing the signal gets really weak once it has to pass through a wall) -sometimes audio gets disconnected randomly for a second or two. -I had them charged and I disconnected it for couple of days, then I went back to them and it had no charge and I had to recharge it. The cons are enough to take off one star. The issues I had are issues that don't happen frequently. The sound is excellent and my friends hear me crystal clear. Love them!

I bought these for myself and a friend and we are both seriously digging them. They are comfortable, have great sound and great battery life. We both use them on PS4 slims and since they do not have an optical port, have not yet got the full effect of game/chat mixing, but are still happy with the performance without it. We both plan on buying the adapter needed to add that functionality.

This headset has some powerful speakers; almost too loud honestly. The surround sound for it is kind of wonky as when you hear footsteps in CoD it’s hard to pinpoint where exactly it’s coming from. The comfort of the headset is amazing, and the mic picks up clearly and has good feedback. It holds a long charge, and is completely wireless. Out of the box it was difficult to set up, and required about 30 minutes of connecting to a computer to figure it out. The biggest issue is it operates on 5ghz frequencies, and so WiFi connections cause its connection to drop. Personally I don’t think it’s cost matches up to the quality though, as Turtle Beach has more economical choices with the same/better quality.

I've been gaming regularly since about 2005. I've owned a wired and wireless turtle beach headset, Wired Astro A40's, as well as the Astro A40's with the TR MixAmp. Recently, the microphone in my A40's started to go, so I bit the bullet and bought these. Yes, they are expensive. $300 for a headset was a big pill to swallow. However, a month later, I can honestly say that they were worth every penny. Anyone who has ever had wireless headsets knows the agony of being in the middle of a game and hearing a low battery beep in your ear every 10 seconds, and the subsequent scramble to find AA/AAA batteries. You won't have this trouble with this headset, as it has it's own recharging station. The internal, rechargeable battery lasts 12-15 hours, which is plenty of time. The best part of the headset is that it is completely wireless. Full, 7.1 surround sound, completely wireless. No more having wires get progressively more tangled over time, no more having to unplug/plug anything in for it to work properly. Just do the initial setup and you're good to go. I would spend the money for this headset again in a flash if I needed to.

Had these for 2 years now. Quality is still what it was when i first bought them. Never had any issues in owning mine even with the new software update gor the series x/s xbox. The battery life after 2 years is suprisingly still very high at around 10-12hours at constant use. I use them almost everyday and they have survived longer then any other headset ive tried. Recommend 100% if you want to game alot more. comfortable, wireless, and high quality sound. I have a pretty big head and they fit pretty dang well too. Worth the money.

I have used a 5.1 home theater system for years for my gaming. I heard about the A50 from a friend. While it does hit the wallet pretty hard, it is worth the dollar bills. The sound is unmatched. You hear everything and exactly which direction sounds are coming from. The A50 is also as durable as you can get. It is light enough that you can wear it for hours and forget that you have them on. If you can afford it, don't skimp for anything less. The Mic is great too. I love the flip up to mute. One more thing. The battery charge lasts forever. I can play all day with out needing a recharge. I still use my home theater for movies, but will never use anything other than the A50 for gaming, again.

I bought these as a follow up to already owning a pair of Gen 1 Astro A50s which are still going just fine. I had bought a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable meant for another headset brand on my original A50s to easily connect them to my Xbox One controllers and chatpad. That was the only inconvenience about it having to be connected to the controller for chat. I like to get up and walk around and having to carry around the controller was a nuisance and almost anytime I'm gaming in a party chatting with friends. I got them on sale along with a two year warranty for a little under normal $300 MSRP, but considering how well my A50s have held up I shouldn't have any problems. Pros would start with number one being completely wireless with Xbox One. Don't have to carry my controller around or worry about one pulling the other if it should ever drop. Also don't have to grab to cable just flip down the mic boom whenever I want to start chatting. Second would be how comfortable they are to wear. I've owned a lot of headphones from light weight Sennheiser's, medium weight Audio Technica, and heavy multi-driver headsets like the Tritton AXPro. These have some weight to them with some of the headset being metal plus batteries and all. They don't feel bulky or uncomfortable when I wear them for any period of time and I've always preferred Plush ear pads over Leatherette ones, Third is the usage time on a single charge these is at least ten hours. I haven't yet used them long enough to have them need to be plugged in while using them. If I did I have a long USB cable from my PS4 controller I can use and they provide a dedicated USB charging port on the base station to plug in a cable if you need to which is a nice feature. One further feature for longer battery times is if you lay them down and don't move them they have a built in accelerometer. They will auto power down and after a short time when you set them down and turn back on when you pick them up and put them on in addition to a regular power switch. Fourth would be the base station. The original A50s had a small base and you would need to plug them in manually to charge. These have a nice charging cradle on the base station so you simply dock it and you get a four bar read out of the charging status versus just a yellow and amber light for charging and charged from the Gen 1 A50. Also like the previous base it has a Toslink optical out so you can connect another device in line with them. I normally keep my original Gen 1 A50s connected to my PS4, but there are times when I can't use surround sound and have someone over so I just daisy chain my other A50s for Netflix and Blu-Rays. Something that could have been better would be the software side of setting them up. While it's incredibly easy to update the firmware it takes a bit of time to change and test settings since you have to disconnect it from the console. Connect it to a PC switch it to PC mode change settings and write them to the headset and then reconnect it to the console to test. A simple sound and mic test built into the software would have been great. Took around an hour of messing around with equalizer settings and mic noise gate levels to get something I was happy with. Ended up using flat EQ for gaming and slightly modified one for media and found the default noise gate setting for the microphone to be right for me. Having the option to do all this is a definite improvement over the previous versions though.

I was skeptical at first getting a wireless headset but after watching 20 plus reviews on it I decid d to buy one. I don’t regret it one bit. Especially when it was 25% off on Black Friday, it was cheaper than my A40s when I bought them 4 years ago. The sound is great, the mic is better than what a lot of the reviewers were saying, and it has never died on me or gone under 50% of a charge. There is no delay As far as I can see. I use it daily for when I use my computer and when I use my PS4. I’ve had it for almost 2 weeks and it has only dropped out once but for only two seconds. I really can’t complain about that. I also bought the leather mod kit and it really isolates outside noise. I feel like it should of been included with the headset since it’s aleady $300 MSRP. Yes, it is a very expensive headset but you get what you pay for. Sorry this review was all over the place but I was just typing what was at the top of my head.