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ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Dolby Gaming Headset - Black/Green - Xbox One and PC

Platform : Xbox One
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 2,627 ratings

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About this item

  • Pro Audio Quality
  • Superior Fit & Finish
  • Precision Microphone
  • 5GHz Wireless Technology
  • Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound
  • All current ASTRO Gaming products designed for Xbox One will offer continuous compatibility on Xbox: Series X.

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What's in the box

  • A50 Wireless Headset (Black/Blue) with Lithium-Ion Battery
  • ASTRO Wireless 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand
  • 1.0m Micro USB Cable
  • 1.0m Optical Cable
  • Product Description

    Absolute Immersion. We've optimized the new A50 to make it the best fully wireless companion for your next-gen console. Broadcasting in interference-free wireless 5 GHz, you'll experience low latency gameplay in Dolby Headphone Surround Sound. With the ASTRO Command Center software, the A50 allows you to tune every input and output parameter including mic level adjustments and creating your own EQ modes. The new precision boom microphone is voice chat optimized for next-gen consoles and features flip-up mute functionality. The A50 headset is lightweight, easily adjustable, and Mod Kit ready, allowing you to transform your headset by swapping components like a synthetic leather headband and ear cushions for improved noise isolation. And when you're done, the new Base Station makes charging and pairing your headset simpler than ever. A50 Mod Kits are only compatible with the New/Gen 3


    Battery Life - Up to 15 Hour


    Primary Specifications

    Microphone: 6.0mm uni-directional, voice isolating

    Ear Coupling: Over-Ear Drivers: 40mm Neodymium

    Magnet Wireless: Up to 30ft Standby

    Battery Life: ~ 20 months

    Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz

    Battery Type - Lithium Polymer, single cell ­­

    Technical Specifications

    Transducer Principle: Open Air Frequency

    Response: 20Hz - 20,000Hz

    Characteristic SPL: 118dB @1kHz

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    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    2,627 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. For example, they say it's incredibly comfortable and fits well. They also appreciate the soft cushion of the ear cups and the breathable ear pads. That said, some complain about durability, connectivity, and charging. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, performance, and value.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    145 customers mention135 positive10 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headphones fit very comfortably, without much slipping or squeezing. The soft cushion of the ear cups allows them to game for 8+ hours with no problems, and the earmuffs breathe very well.

    "...those who say they have larger heads - have always said it fits very comfortably, so the likelihood of this being an issue is incredibly slim...." Read more

    "...The soft cushion of the ear cups allows me to game 8+ hours with no problems...." Read more

    "...The headset sounds good enough, and it is relatively comfortable...." Read more

    "...They are lighter and much more comfortable then the TB 800's I tried out with just enough clamping to keep them stable...." Read more

    397 customers mention261 positive136 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, the mic quality is good and the noise cancelling feature is great. However, others say that the surround sound may sound a little weird, has a small tic sound, and that it's hard to hear footsteps.

    "...Sound Quality - Incredible...." Read more

    "...The battery life is really impressive considering the high quality audio and everything you are getting from the wireless headset...." Read more

    "...the effect and it adds a decent amount of depth and better front/back signature into the sound and you "feel" more like you are in a 3D..." Read more

    "...You can tell it's muted either by the sudden lack of sidetone, or if you disable your sidetone, you can kinda feel the mic slip into place after a..." Read more

    292 customers mention173 positive119 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headset. Some say that it is a very good headset with great quality, while others say that the mic quality is poor and the product has glaring issues that make it unusable.

    "...Everything about this headset screams high quality and you will not regret reaching for the best gaming headset around." Read more

    "...Using it out of the box on your Xbox may result in a poor quality mic, so download Astro Command Center from astrogaming.com, connect your base..." Read more

    "...You will not be disappointed. This headset is high quality AND wireless. Truly worth it." Read more

    "...Comfort: Very good and I am very picky. I also prefer felt style pads and these are very good...." Read more

    204 customers mention67 positive137 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work great and the magnetic mounts do an excellent job keeping them in place, while others say that they stopped working all together. The switch on the mic stopped working and the headset just wouldn't turn on. The mic would some times just not work, and the power button simply does not work.

    "...I am guessing the power button simply does not work because moving the power button does not appear to make any difference to the operation of the..." Read more

    "...running Xbox audio through the optical audio on the gen 3 A50s everything works great...." Read more

    "...Xbox One X its happening much more often where the Xbox will not recognize that its connected or the mic does not connect...." Read more

    "...One issue I came across is that my xbox won't recognize it sometimes when I turn my xbox on so I'll have to unplug and replug the usb from the base..." Read more

    133 customers mention43 positive90 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are well worth the price, while others say that they're overpriced and a waste of money.

    "...Value: I find it hard to accept that these headphones are more expensive than the Xbox One! That is a bit of a bummer...." Read more

    "...I read almost all of them. Since this pair of headphones is soooo expensive I took all reviews seriously. So far I'm glad I did...." Read more

    "...Honestly though, this is entirely worth the money, and I'm kicking myself for being so hesitant to spend the money on it...." Read more

    "...-They have a very premium price! Normal price is $300 (although I got them for $225)...." Read more

    117 customers mention35 positive82 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphones. They mention that it's in poor condition, has terrible quality, and is flimsy. Some say that the product is not reliable and is flaky. Customers also mention that the box was torn and the protective plastic was partially taken.

    "...Also, still not pleased with the way it sits in the stand. Still pretty flaky, requiring a little fussing to get it charging...." Read more

    "...expensive that I'm unwilling to eat the cost and of sufficiently low quality that I can't possibly derive enjoyment from using the product...." Read more

    "...up with them crammed between my bed and the wall and there is no bends or cracks in them...." Read more

    "...Headset is dead within the hour, requiring another charge...." Read more

    116 customers mention24 positive92 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that the charging base is awful, finicky, and temperamental. Some say that the battery charges very slowly when in use. The charging base can be tricky to get them to sit right. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the battery life of the product.

    "...Finally the charge base seems a little temperamental. It appears to take a little finesse to place it properly to get it to charge...." Read more

    "EDIT: I ran across the issue a couple times where the headset wouldn't charge at all. A quick reset of the headset fixed it...." Read more

    "...They are fully updated (I checked) but the problem is just getting worse and I cannot figure out any work-around anymore that always makes them..." Read more

    "...The charging dock is a great way to display these beauties as well...." Read more

    112 customers mention9 positive103 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that it randomly destabilizes or loses connections at times. The headset base loses its connection to the Xbox regardless of the settings. The volume wheel didn't work and it wouldn't stay connected. The 5GHz disconnects frequently. The device tends to disconnect from the base and sometimes you will be able to hard-reset it.

    "...with the XBOX instant on feature, but I have found the headset base looses its connection to the Xbox regardless of the instant on being..." Read more

    "...where the Xbox will not recognize that its connected or the mic does not connect. The only fx is to fully restart the Xbox...." Read more

    "...if there are any firmware updates and pray that they fix the random disconnect issues. I'll keep the review updated if things get better or worse...." Read more

    "...good, the mic quality it good, unfortunately connection issues completely overshadow those positives, leaving me thoroughly dissatisfied with the..." Read more

    Came THIS close to returning after buying for $225
    3 Stars
    Came THIS close to returning after buying for $225
    Some context.. prior to these, I had a pair of Astro A40s for the Xbox One with the built-in wired MixAmp M80. Those are stereo and I LOVED them already. Prior to that, I had a ≈$100 Turtle Beach headset. I figured upgrading from the A40s to A50s for a great price.. I couldn't go wrong.Sadly not true. The sound on them is amazing! 7.1 surround sound versus just simulated surround sound using stereo on my a40s. The problem is the wirelessness of the things.-I can not get through a 1 hour gaming session without them going silent with some kind of disconnection for a couple of seconds several times. That might seem unimportant.. but when you're in a heated fight or someone in a co-op game just gave out an important command and you either cause a wipe or die because of it.. you're not going to be happy. Especially when it happens at least every 5-20 minutes. In fact.. I was watching TV while typing this review and it happened while typing the first line.-I'll log in to play and hop into a competitive game or chat lobby and start talking and despite hearing sound my mic just doesn't pick up anything. I've had them for less than 2 months and this has happened 4 or 5 times. I end up having to unplug the base and do some kind of reset too. Just turning the headset on and off doesn't fix it.-minor gripe.. they are heavier on the head than the a40s which makes sense.. but can get a tad painful. You have to shift the top strap forward or back an inch every 30 mins or so.-They have a very premium price! Normal price is $300 (although I got them for $225). Some of these issues could be forgiven if the price wasn't so freaking premium. You could literally buy the best noise canceling music headphones from Sony or Bose for the same money.-The charging base is awful. I was hoping it was exaggerated in reviews.. but it isn't. They have to stand upright and you can't just place them on the base with one hand. The headphones naturally separate slightly when holding them from the top.. but the ONLY position they can charge in has the bottom of both earpieces touching ever so slightly. There are a pair of metal contacts on the bottom of either earpiece that have to make contact with a very specific spot on the dock.. and I routinely have to lift them up and place them back down anywhere from 3-5 times to see the charging indicator come on. And the inconvenience of wireless headphones in the first place is already annoying.. I'd rather keep them on the couch.. but they've got to go back behind the entertainment console every time or they'll be dead when I go to use them next.-One other thing I think is a downgrade that's marketed as an upgrade is the whole "turn the microphone up to mute". I used to have a mute button attached to my control. I like to think I'm a considerate person. If I had to sneeze or talk to a family member or a smart speaker... I'd almost always mute my headset really quickly with my thumb and unmute when I did/said what was needed. Now it's way more difficult to flip the entire microphone 90 degrees before I sneeze or anytime I need to respond to someone I'm not gaming with. There are no fewer than 6 buttons or nobs on the right earpiece.. and they couldn't add a mute mic button. Guess they thought it'd be redundant.. but I'd have been happy. Poor design choice imo.-Other reviews complained about the mic quality, but I didn't experience this and I tested it with friends who knew my voice well from my a40s, they said I sounded normal. Other reviews say these headphones straight up die a few months in.. and this kinda terrifies me. Hoping this doesn't happen for me. If it does.. I'll add my review to the list of 1🌟s--- FINAL VERDICT.. so why did I keep them? I was literally writing a review with the headline "RETURNED.. despite buying on sale for $225". But if you'll recall I was watching TV when I was writing this review. Game of Thrones. I had the smart idea to turn on my a40s and a50s and just compare the sound quality. My a40s which I always thought were incredible after my previous headset sounded decent. Then I put on the a50s. It's just SUCH a richer sound. Everything about it is gorgeous. A nice, deep bass. The sound is just so much more full. It's almost incomparable how good the sound is. And it does translate to my video games. Battlefield, Destiny 2, Red Dead Redemption, Overwatch. I've played all of these games in these headphones and they sound incredible.I reeeally wanted to hate these headphones. I came REEEALLY close to returning them. But I'm sad to say I'm going to tough it out and pray that things don't get worse and that they don't die on me. I'm going to look into seeing if there are any firmware updates and pray that they fix the random disconnect issues. I'll keep the review updated if things get better or worse.
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    Loïc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meilleur casque sans fil PC/Xbox
    Reviewed in France on March 27, 2019
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    Long
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money, 100%.If you're doubting now, just do it.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2017
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    Sven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Erstklassig mit kleiner Schwäche beim Zubehör
    Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2017
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    Gustavo Ortega Gomez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Los mejores audífonos para el xbox one
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2017
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    ラフロイグ
    4.0 out of 5 stars 高い、PCだと音が飛ぶ、有線モードが欲しい
    Reviewed in Japan on September 20, 2019
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