Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One - Black

Name: Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One - Black
Brand: Astro
SKU: 837483
Price: 319 EUR
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Rating: 8.8 (236 reviews)

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With the charging dock, you can store and charge your headset at the same time.
Fabric ear cushions breathe well and don't get too hot during long gaming sessions.
You can easily fold the headset microphone when you're not using it.
The Astro A50 Xbox isn't suitable for PlayStation.

Description

Note: if you want to use this on the Xbox series X or S, you need to do a firmware update via the Astro Command Center on the PC or laptop.

You can hear exactly where your opponents are with the Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset + Base Station for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One - Black. You can wirelessly connect this headset to your PC and Xbox via the base station. That way, you don't have to hassle with cables while you're gaming. Via the MixAmp Pro and the Astro Command Center software, you can choose the best balance for you between chat sounds and the sound of your games. The surround sound allows you to hear your game audio in 360 degrees sound, so you know where your opponents are coming from. This allows you to stay a step ahead. The average battery life of the headset is 15 hours, so you can play for a long time without charging the headset. If you often play alone or don't need a microphone, you can easily fold the headset microphone.

Key specs

PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X

Wireless

Surround

15 hours

Noise canceling

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Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(2.14 MB)
Base station
USB-A to micro USB cable
Optical cable

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Sound quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

User friendliness

Review is 10 out of 10.

Fit

Review is 10 out of 10.

Wearing comfort

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Design

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Great headset and slowly become indispensable for me.

Very good sound
Great battery
Easy sound balance between game & voice
Reach could be better

TLDR; Super headset that has many (for me) indispensable functions such as adjusting the volume between game/voice, mute the microphone and a charging station. Fits super nice on your head and can wear it all day without really feeling it. Feels a bit warm in the summer days (because of the dust), but certainly not pleasant for me. The negative points are rather very small and are certainly not disturbing to me.

Small context I got the new version after the previous version unfortunately broke, but thanks to a top service from CoolBlue I was able to get the new version. During this "loss" I really noticed that controlling the volume between game & voice is really great. This way you never have to fiddle with your game settings to hear your friends or opponents while playing. The microphone is super easy to mute by simply raising the microphone. Ideal because you have everything at hand and you don't have to reach for the base station to mute. With the new version, the microphone is made of slightly less stiff material, which makes it feel a bit more flexible. This feels a bit weird and "cheap" that's why it's listed as a negative.

What I also love about this headset is that it has a base station, which means that when you're done with it, you can easily put it in and charge it. Compared to the previous version they have really improved a lot with being able to place it in the base station. He clicks in 9/10 times perfectly sometimes (therefore as a negative point) you still have to give him a hand. Only downside is that the range is not very far in my experience. I myself live in an apartment, so it may be limited by outside interference. Also keep in mind that the cable that you get is on the very short side, so a Micro-USB cable that is a bit longer can be useful if you want to place it within reach. Which is handy if you are going to charge it often. Sometimes when you want to set it up, there is no synchronization/sound, then it is enough to put it back in the base station until it starts charging and you can continue. The headset also has a battery-saving feature that goes into "sleep" mode when you put it down. This helps to conserve battery. Speaking of which, he can last a whole day (read: 8 hours of work + 6/8 hours of gaming).

The buttons for adjusting the volume between Game/Voice are on the headset itself. Super convenient to use, but compared to the previous version, the buttons are "flat" where they used to have a rise. This was something easy to feel if you were sitting correctly, but this too is a small thing.

Review by:
Joey Driessen
Date:
15 December 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Top gaming headset!!

Sound quality is really top notch. Best available at the moment, in my opinion.
Headset auto power off after taking off
Headset can be used for hours on end, without getting bothered by wearing it on your head
Earmuffs (of foam) supplied as standard do not filter out ambient noise at all. So in a "noisy" environment you are actually obliged to order a modkit for €50. Definitely not okay!

I can play very intensive games including using teamspeak to communicate with others. This is by far the best headset I've had. Just be careful when you game in a noisy room. The fabric hoods do not filter any ambient noise. There are modkits for sale for €50,- Which I think is actually too much for such an expensive headset. That should have been included as standard, so that the customer can choose which one to use.

Review by:
Barry
Date:
30 December 2019
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

Review is 10 out of 10.

Excellent headset, top manufacturer

Fantastic sound
A lot of options for setting
Comfortable

I've had the Astro A50 first generation for 7 years, but after the MixAmp broke down and the ear cups started to wear out, I decided to go straight for an upgrade to this version. What a good choice! As I am used to from Astro, it is very easy to connect the headset and base station. The sound is immediately fantastic (especially if you use it in combination with a sound card, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Creative Sound Blaster Z for this). The support from Astro is also still incredibly good; I had some problems updating the firmware, but the support desk is very responsive and immediately found the problem. This headset is again a top product from a top company. Price is on the high side, but I expect that I will do at least another 7 years with this headset!

Review by:
Chris
Date:
9 January 2020
Translation:
Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	837483
	Manufacturer code	939-001682
	Brand	Astro
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

General features

General features
	Type of gaming headset	Gaming headset
	Computer platform	PC (Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Connection type	Wireless
	Average battery life	15 hours
	Type of configuration software	Astro Command Center

Audio properties

Audio properties
	Audio channels	7.1
	Noise canceling
	Volume control speaker(s)
	Volume controls location	Ear cup
	Speaker drivers	40 mm
	Driver type	Neodymium
	Minimum frequency range	20 Hz
	Maximum frequency range	20 kHZ
	Sound quality according to Coolblue	Good

Microphone properties

Microphone properties
	Microphone noise suppression
	Microphone mute function
	How to mute	Close the microphone boom
	Type of microphone	Collapsible

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Type of base station	A50 Base Station
	Bluetooth
	USB port
	Headphone jack

Lighting

Lighting
	Lighting peripherals

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Material	Plastic
	Ear cups design	Closed design
	Ear cushion material	Fabric
	Filling ear cushions	Foam
	Foldable
	Color	Black
	Weight	380 g

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Top gaming headset!!

Excellent headset, top manufacturer

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