The Astro A50 is a mid-range headset that’s dug out a name for itself in the gaming market as one of the most popular pieces of hardware for audio needs. It features 7.1 surround sound, decent audio quality, and a big, bulky design that sticks out. Along with this is the obvious microphone one can expect from a mid-range headset.
The problem we find with the Astro A50 is that, because of its popularity, it can get away with its rather extreme price point to performance ratio. It sits around 300 dollars, but performs like a strong “exiting the budget” realm of a headset. That is to say, it costs 300 dollars, but performs like a 150 to 200 dollar headset.
Its Audio is mediocre for a mid-range option, although good compared to budget headsets. Its construction stands out, but also makes a user weary after hours of gameplay due to its weight, and all of this for 300 is just a tad too much, which is why we’re recommending the Mobius headset instead