ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station

The Astro A50 is a favorite headset of gamers because of its svelte look, quality materials, and strong sound experience. This headset is also a great option for gamers that want a magnetic charging dock. The magnetic dock will ensure that the headset remains charged when not in use, removing entirely the frustration in looking for batteries when the juice is empty. The Astro A50 also lets you blend audio from a SPDIF sound source, such as a TV or an Xbox One, with USB audio from a PC. This is a fantastic choice for streamers and content creators.

Sound on this headset is next generation with support for the Xbox Series X unique Dolby Atmos sound and Object audio. The headset also does a great job balancing the sound and letting gamers control the game chat and the audio settings.

The Bottom Line

The Astro A50 has all the features going including the best soundscape of all the recommended headset. However, not many gamers are currently taking advantage of this next generation audio so the sound quality by itself is not worth the extra price. For those who have money to burn, this is the best headset on this list to splurge on. Everyone else looking for the best bang for the buck gaming headset, should take a strong look at other options like the Arctis 9X.

Key specs

• Weight: 1.49 Pounds
• Dimensions: 7.28 x 3.48 x 7.17 inches
• Battery: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required (included)
• Color: Black