Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a great headset for both gamers who want a competitive edge and gamers who just want to be immersed into an RPG. I find myself doing both with it, it has great audio quality, and its really comfortable even after long hours of gaming (and yes the battery does last quite a long time). I had 2014 edition Astro A40s as my previous headset and while that was still a great headset this was definitely a nice upgrade in quality and functionality with it being wireless. Don't know if I can ever go back to a wired headset now.

This headset is great. I love the all wireless feature. It sounds good and the battery life is great. It's super comfortable. I wear glasses and this is the only headset I've owned that doesn't hurt my head with them. Ive had turtle beach and tritton. Only problem I've encountered is if you have a router that has 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi channels. The 5ghz channel will interfere with this headset. I use mine right by my router and had to turn the 5ghz channel off. It would be 5 stars if it wasnt for that.

I went back and forth for a while about buying the Astro a50s. They’re extremely comfortable and they have great battery life but the reason I wanted them was that they are actually wireless. This headset isn’t tethered to the console or the controller. I can set my controller down and go into another room with my headset still on. The range in other rooms is limited, but I can’t really complain about how well a wireless gaming headset works when I’m not near my console... I’ve had them for nearly a month now, and I’ve had several 7-8+ hour gaming sessions and the headset hasn’t dipped below half battery life. The docking/charging station for it is pretty cool as well, it has a display on the front that tells you when it is charging and the remaining battery. The one issue I have, and I’ve encountered this with other Astro headsets as well, is that although they have super sensitive mics, the mic feedback/monitoring (ability to hear yourself through the headset) is very quiet. I could see how that would be an issue if you were using it in a quiet environment and needed to be conscious of your voice level. The fit is fantastic (my head is larger than average) and although the product page says they are synthetic leather, the ear cups feel like a very breathable microfiber-type material. Very soft and light, not heavy and hot like your run-of-the-mill leather ear cups. I’m not an audiophile so I can’t comment on nit-picky differences in the audio but both the chat channel and game channel come through crystal clear. One thing I ran into was that since I had chat output set to both speakers and headset, I was getting a very bad echo initially, but once I switched that to headset only, no problems. Overall, I’d say, if you have the money to spend and you want a good quality headset, this model looks like a good buy. I upgraded from a four year old Turtle Beach XO One model, nothing wrong with it other than it wasn’t wireless. But after trying my friend’s Astro a40s, I realized I wanted the quality and comfort of that headset, only wireless. Boom! The a50.

I had a turtle beach for the past few years and decided to upgrade, with a lot of research on headsets I was a little concerned with the mic for this headset. To my enjoyment the Gen 3 A50's mic is good. Everyone I play with tell me I sound much clearer and the audio in this headset is 5 star worthy! Love these things so much! Also the battery is just crazy! 15 hours of use is crazy!!! Comfort level is great to top it off! To tell the truth the only downside to this headset is the price but no buyers remorse from me!

Comparing these a50s to my a40s, the a50s are definitely more comfortable, better fit, and more convenient without the wires. However, I think getting the headset to properly dock for charging is a little frustrating at times .Balancing the game and chat audio also feels a little more frustrating than it is with the a40 mix amp, but the headset sounds amazing. Overall, I do enjoy the headset and being wireless. I think there's just some room for improvement, and the a40s might still be superior.

I would wait till the price drops a bit but i could not wait i loved the product too much. The sound is amazing and everything about it is great being light weight more than the other Astro and great battery life

I have spent a year with these things, almost daily. The hardware itself is solid, with no issues cracking or ear piece degradation. I stayed with the cloth ear set since I can sweat in the summer and I like the cloth, but you can buy a magnetic set of leather ones to drown out sound. I never saw the need for that, let alone the additional cost. I use these for the XBOneX with XBLive. The sound quality is amazing, sweet highs, great mids, deep lows and no vibrating paper sound like cheaper headphones when listening to serious bass. People I talk to online say the mic quality is much better than the Logitech 933s (since that uses a cord), but there is no way to mute other than raising the boom... and if it is not juuuuust right, you may not be muted. Just remember than when talking smack online. One downside is these Astro headphones can only be used by a single console (unless you buy another $100 base), and using them on a PC means unplugging and re-pairing to a new machine every time, which is too much of a hassle. So they stay hooked to the XB1X. These are the best headphones I have found for my console and truely wireless. Just make sure you get them in the doc station correctly for charging. You will love these things.

I switched from the Sony Platinum to these and I believe that even though the Astro’s cost twice the price, they are at least twice as good. The sound is more robust, and the spatial clarity is without a doubt more accurate and pronounced. The fit on the Astro’s is markedly more comfortable. The Sony’s ear cup is too small for me as it pressed awkwardly against parts of my ear. The Astro’s ear cup is much larger allowing my entire ear to fit inside without being pressed. The charging base which comes with the Astro’s is vastly superior to the Sony’s method of having to plug the headset in to charge. Overall I am happy with the Astro A50’s and will not be replacing them with another headset.

After building a new racing rig I needed a completely wireless headset and as most know, they are in short supply. Purchased an A20 and after having the known mic issues I returned and purchased the A50. The good: Excellent sound quality. Bass is respectable. I am an audio snob and was skeptical about the surround implementation but it works surprisingly well. The headset is definitely more comfortable than the A20. The bad: Don't ever run the battery down. It takes forrrrever to charge. There are a lot more audio drop outs on my A50 compared to my 20. Not a deal breaker but worth noting. The docking stand is a freaking nightmare. It literally takes a handful of tries to get it to sync with the base and start charging. I much prefer the simplicity of the plug and done A20 setup. The biggest complaint I have though is the fact the mic continually has issues. I have to shut down the xbox and restart almost every time I get online to play. The audio works fine but the mic is inop until you do a shutdown/restart. Because of this I would have to recommend either sticking with the A20, or looking at another brand. For the price of this unit, it shouldn't suffer from these quirks.

I bought the 3rd Generation A50's because my 2nd generation A50's had been having some connectivity issues with my controller (since then sent in to Astro and they sent me a new pair). These are by far the best & most comfortable headphones I have ever used. Sound is great and love the total wireless connection for charging and chat (plus my controller batteries last longer). Highly recommend to anyone willing to spend over $200 on a headset.

What stands out instantly is the sound quality. Its really incredible. I have had these for about a month and a half and am loving it. I have a Turtle Beach Elite 800X for my PS4 Pro and the difference is noticeable for me. The sound is crisp and the even though there is no noise cancellation, you don't really need it as the headphones encompass your ears and its just as good. The headphones themselves are very comfortable and I have used them for hours on end and not really felt uncomfortable using them. All in all, these are great headphones, but I guess for the price, these should be the best in the market.

I got the astro A50 headset and the quality from the box to the actual product shines through and through.The dock station is very nice easy to read icons at front for power,charge level and dolby and not cumbersome sits nicely right next to my xbox one X and it's powered off the system.The headset itself is very comfortable power,volume and settings buttons are placed nicely and the sound is very good really nice and loud definitely better than the last headset I owned.I use dolby atmos for headphones app with it and really sounds awesome with the dolby atmos headphones app on xbox one.Defintely worth the price.

I've used other headsets and by far Astro gaming headsets are my go to. Deliver on sound quality, very durable, and have a good battery life. Highly recommend Astro.

I owned the PS Gold headset and while I liked it alright, it just seemed like there was a lot missing. The headset wasn't very comfortable and if you engaged the virtual surround sound it's like it completely removed all bass frequencies. It wasn't particularly tinny but it just felt and sounded so off. The A50s are completely different. Are they worth $300? Maybe... The comfort level is great and I hear it's even better with the mod package they offer. The sound is quite wonderful. You can hear the bass well in stereo and surround modes and feel it just like I like to. It's not empty at all. The clarity is great while still having a full sound. I have had some issues with sound cutting out but it's pretty rare. If you read the first time use/set up instructions it says to charge the headphones fully before first use. Makes sense but it was quite a pain. I guess these came from the factory with no charge so you're basically stuck waiting at least 4 hours for them to charge. The volume is good for the most part. I don't have it maxed most of the time but sometimes I do just because the sound is great. It would just be nice to have a bit more room for more intense parts. Basically, these are great but I'm still not sure if they're $300 great. If not, I'd at least say they're not too far off. I haven't messed with the software but I think I will soon to see what they're like with personal sound settings. I imagine they would only get better

I'm a huge gamer, been playing since the early 80's. So when I play, I want the best. I owned Astro's original A50's and they are great. But leave it to Microsoft to have a Bluetooth controller that needs a chat cord and annoy many. So Astro got the licensing and made the ONLY true wireless headset for the Xbox One system. Very comfy and they have to be. I play 4-10 hours a day.cups fit around my ears and pads are light against the head. Base station makes everything nice and easy. I can attest the headset will get at least 15 hours off a full charge and keep going if you plug a charge cord into them. Had a minor issue on my side and their support helped me figure it out. Sound is ... pretty good. But I haven't made many settings changes yet. No audiophile is gonna gush over these. Big explosions, crisp highs, but they won't replace my Bose for music. That said, they handle lots of game sounds and party chat at the same time with no issues. I've had them two weeks now and honestly haven't messed much with the sound settings. Astro has a program to dial them in. They full charge in about two hours. Super easy to use and set up. All controls are on the right hand side and easy to use without taking off your head. They recently announced they will sell the base station separately this summer for around a hundred bucks so if you have a PS4, you can use the headset with both systems. Pricey in the end? Yes. Worth it, to me they are

These headphones are comfortable and sound amazing! They look awesome too! Sound is clear and bass isn’t crazy heavy. But good thing is there’s an EQ mixer but will need a PC or Mac. Fully wireless. Lasts all day of gaming. Charges quick! Oh and has an actual mic! Would suggest getting a mic boom for it though so your voice sounds better.

I love this headset. I have been a Turtle Beach guy for years. But since they moved over to the noise canceling ear cups I looked else where. The Astro's give you the quick connect option. But they start with the breathable fabric. I am so happy I switched. The sound quality is so good. Sounds like I am actually using my sound system. I had to take the headset off and double check if the TV was actually muted. The volume control is a little quirky but I can usually get it where I want it. I probably just need more time with them.

I was a little hesitant to make a purchase of this amount for headphones (in essence paying more than a new xbox one s) however, after playing with them, its quite obvious I'll be enjoying this for a long time to come. The sound quality is top of the line, the controls are easy to learn and very handy, and I have had zero issues with the wireless capabilities. I would absolutely recommend this to a friend if they are looking for high quality gaming headphones. You get what you pay for it. And it shows here. Excellent product.

They are comfortable and the rechargeable battery last a long time. I owned the original A50 first series red. These feel better. Only complaint is the range seems to be shorter than generation 1 I own. They look good feel good and last long time. And completely wireless. Can adjust voice and game to find that perfect mix too.

What can you really say, you want the best you’re going to have to pay for the best. These GAMING headphones are exactly built for what they’re supposed to do. They’re built well, excellent sound, long battery life, charging dock that’s the wireless transmitter. Download the Astro software and you can change your settings to how you like them. What isn’t there to love. It’s an amazing package! Astro A50 you’re the king! I’ve had Turtle Beach Stealths, Razer Thresher, and these A50’s are in a league of their own!