Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset
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My review/unboxing of the A50 wireless gaming headset form Astro is part 1 in a series of reviews that will also include the Corsair Vengeance 2100 and Steelseries H Wireless. Sponsor link: linustechtips.com Pricing & availability: linustechtips.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech Intro Screen Music Credit: Adhesive Wombat -
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The video opens with the presenter introducing a new installment in a series of wireless gaming headset reviews, focusing on the Astro A50 Wireless Gaming Headset, branded as the Battlefield 4 edition. The unpacking segment reveals the headset, the base station mix amp TX, an Xbox chat cable, USB charging cables, an included headset stand, and an optical audio cable, with notes on packaging quality and ease of setup. The reviewer then discusses construction and design, highlighting metal components, soft cloth coverings, a balanced black and orange color scheme, and a weight that feels sturdy yet a bit heavy. Comfort is examined in depth, starting with initial fit issues and aallows for a more secure fit after adjusting the headband; the flexible midsection is praised for accommodating ear alignment and head size. A practical range test is described, spanning multiple rooms within roughly ten feet of distance, showing similar performance to the competing Vengeance 2100, with emphasis on the ability to drive the headphones loudly though without a built-in limiter. The listening tests are conducted using the onboard DAC for a fair apples-to-apples comparison, noting adequate overall sound quality, with bass that is present but not overwhelming, and clear highs and mids, though some details in the mids are occasionally obscured by bass. Finally, the microphone performance is tested, with commentary on the boom mic’s placement challenges and the presence of automatic mute, concluding that the mic quality is not particularly strong compared to the rest of the headset’s features. The reviewer sums up by contrasting the A50 with the Corsair Vengeance 2100 and SteelSeries H Wireless, pointing out trade-offs such as price, features, and build quality, and closes with a call to like, dislike, comment, and subscribe to Linus Tech Tips for more content.
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Questions answered
- How does the Astro A50 compare in comfort to other headsets in its class, and what adjustments help fit different users?
- The A50 initially feels somewhat uncomfortable due to light clamping, but comfort improves after adjusting the headband to a tighter fit. The headset’s flexible midsection helps align the cups with the ears, making it feel more secure and comfortable over time.
- What are the key differences highlighted between the Astro A50 and its rivals in terms of features and value?
- Compared to the Corsair Vengeance 2100 and SteelSeries H Wireless, the A50 offers a premium build and a stand with charging, multiple input configurations, and console compatibility, but at a higher price. The 2100 has stronger bass and different inputs, while the H Wireless offers strong overall sound with different trade-offs and multiple wireless options.
- Is the microphone performance acceptable for team communications, according to the review?
- The microphone performance is described as not being strong for a headset microphone; the review notes that the mic quality is not ideal and that boom mics can be hard to position correctly for optimal sound, though automatic mute is a helpful feature.