Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Audio-Technica M20x: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) - Great overall at around $60.
Over-Ear
Audio-Technica M20x
68Good
$37
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
Sound8.0
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Audio-Technica M20x
Sound6.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Audio-Technica M20x |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $37 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 15Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 0 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 60 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | none |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | No |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
The ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) is a premium wireless headset designed for immersive gaming, delivering crisp virtual surround sound and a comfortable over-ear fit. Its standout feature is the convenient charging base, which also acts as a hub for connectivity, though the detachable microphone and software experience are less impressive than the hardware itself.
- Pro:Immersive virtual 7.1 surround sound
- Pro:Comfortable for long gaming sessions
- Pro:Convenient charging base and dock
- Con:Microphone quality is only average
- Con:Companion software is clunky
- Con:No Bluetooth or multipoint support
Audio-Technica M20x
The Audio-Technica M20x is a budget-friendly wired over-ear headphone aimed at entry-level studio work, offering a neutral-leaning sound with a touch of warmth and bass presence. It's a practical choice for tracking and casual monitoring, though its fixed cable, limited detail retrieval, and lack of portability make it less suited for commuting or critical listening.
- Pro:Neutral, balanced sound with warm bass
- Pro:Affordable entry-level studio option
- Pro:Included 1/4-inch adapter for versatility
- Con:Fixed, non-detachable cable
- Con:Weaker treble accuracy and detail
- Con:Poor noise isolation and portability
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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