When choosing a “weapon” to fight with, you have to go for something that says, “I am the right tool for this battle,” and that is what we are going to take a look at today.
The Astro A50 wireless headset is not a new name to battle-ready gamer. This headset brought a brand new look and a breath of fresh air to Astro Gaming, and it also bagged them the IDSA Best Gaming Headset of 2014. In this review, we will compare the Astro A50 to the Astro A40 just to give a little bit of clarity and insight to the various powerful features the A50 has to offer.
So, what makes this headset “battle ready”? First, let’s talk about the packaging of the Astro A50.The Astro A50 comes in a very sophisticated box, perfectly designed with the right sense of colors and vivid graphics that ignite the sense of eagerness to unveil the content on the inside. Once opened, the contents are arranged in a very simple way. You can simply take the headset off the stand that comes with it without risk of damaging the cables laid underneath it.
The aesthetics of this headset are so sleek, with its lightweight yet powerful functionality. The headset is also very adjustable with a padded headband, so you’ll always feel comfort without neck pains while using the Astro A50. In other words, the packaging of the Astro A50 is excellent and quite unique.
The Astro A50 comes with a wireless transmitter, an Xbox Jack cable, and two USB charging cables, as well as headphone stand. It is compatible with PCs, phones, Xbox, PlayStations, and also has an integrated non-user replaceable battery.
Unlike the Astro A40, the Astro A50 doesn’t present the opportunity to customize your speaker tags. Now, this could be a bummer for most people, but for others it is not a big deal. The speakers tags on the Astro A50 were replaced with some cool on-set controls like a power button, audio switch, volume control, and voice control, which makes it pleasantly effective and on point.
The sound on the Astro A50 is sure not to disappoint. Due to its marvelous ear cups design, it has a very good noise isolation mechanism which makes the audio on both sides very clear. It comes with a “boom” microphone which is very responsive, located on the left side of the headset, and has a cool feature of muting itself when flipped up. Unlike the Astro A40, the A50 has far better microphone quality. Also, the volume of the Astro A50 is very loud, as there is no shortage of amplification going on.
The Astro A50 operates at a much higher frequency than most wireless headsets due to the Astro wireless mix amp, which provides a sensible clarity and range with far less interference. Having a frequency response of 20Hz-20,000 KHz, the Astro A50 gives a powerful gaming experience to its users and will never disappoint.
The main point is: the Astro A50 is the ultimate headset for gaming, film, music, or whatever you choose to use it for. It is definitely a must-buy for those who are in sync with its various characteristics and what it has to offer.
Now for the downside. The Astro A50 costs a whooping $300, which is a huge investment to place on a headset, causing many customers to look for other options. The Astro A50 is $150 more expensive than the Astro A40. The A40, however, doesn’t come with a mix amp but is very similar to the A50 or even better, depending on your personal preferences. It is advisable to research any piece of gear before buying it to make sure it is “battle ready.”
For what it’s worth, the Astro A50 is definitely a royalty gear—it is “KING,” and it’s a good option to consider when shopping for your next wireless headset.
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