Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2: 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
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
68Good
$60
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
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $60 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 91 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 6.1 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 6.1 |
| Codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 88 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 49 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 15 min = 15 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | None |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 5 |
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
Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2
The Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that packs a massive 88-hour battery life (49 with ANC on) and supports high-quality LDAC streaming. It features hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, and a comfortable, app-tunable design, making it a strong value for everyday wireless listening.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution audio
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Sensitivity is a bit low, requiring higher volume
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky for some users
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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