Astro A50 vs A40 vs A30 gaming headsets
Astro gaming headsets
Astro A20 vs A40 vs A50 headsets
| Astro A50 | Astro A40 | Astro A30 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Yes | No, wired | Yes | |
| Surround sound | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Noise-canceling microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra accessories | Yes, charging dock | Yes, amplifier | No |
Wireless
A30 and A50: yes
You connect the A30 and A50 headset wirelessly to your favorite console or PC. You can do this via a USB dongle or base station. Thanks to this, you can easily get up when you need to go to the toilet or want to grab a drink.
A40: no, wired
You can't easily grab a drink with the Astro A40. That's because you're connected to your controller or PC with a cable. This cable is 2m long, so you do have some freedom of movement. Do you want to connect the headset to a phone or tablet? You can only do this if your phone or tablet has a 3.5mm input.
Bluetooth
A40 and A50: no
These headsets are meant for at-home gaming on your PC or console. You can connect these headsets via the included accessories. You can't game or watch a movie with these headsets while on the go.
A30: yes
With the Astro 30, you can easily game while on the go too. Thanks to the Bluetooth connection, you can connect your Astro A30 to your phone or Nintendo Switch. As a result, you can use this headset for watching a movie while on the go too.
Memory foam
A40 and A50: no, fabric
The Astro A40 and A50 have fabric ear cups, which allows more sound to pass through than memory foam ear cups. The ear cups also let in more fresh air thanks to this. As a result, you won't be bothered with warm ears as quickly
A30: no
The Astro A30 has memory foam ear cups. The headset closes you off extra well, so you can immerse into your favorite games even better. These ear cups aren't as breathable, so your ears will get warm soon.
Extra accessories
A50: yes, charging dock
You can charge your Astro A50 in the included charging dock. This nicely finished charging dock completes your gaming setup. Place your Astro A50 in the charging dock after a long gaming session, so you're sure you can game with a fully charged battery the next day
A40: yes, MixAmp Pr
You can easily change your sound settings with the MixAmp Pro. The Astro A40 includes an audio station. You can use the dials to adjust the settings while gaming. Do you stream a lot, and do you want to be able to adjust the microphone quickly? This is a very nice solution. You'll also be able to adjust the balance between in-game and your chat audio.
A30: no
The Astro A30 doesn't include accessories. You can connect this headset to the included USB dongle wirelessly, but it doesn't have any other extras.
Conclusion
If you mostly game while at home, the Astro A50 and A40 are a good choice. Do you want to be able to game wirelessly? The A50 is the best choice for at home. The A30 is useful for on the go thanks to the Bluetooth functions and the user-friendliness.
