Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs FiiO Jt3: 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
FiiO Jt3
62Average
$70
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
FiiO Jt3
Sound6.5
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | FiiO Jt3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $70 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2017 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 10Hz-35kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 97 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | - | 110 |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth version | none | - |
| Codecs | SBC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 330 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
| 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
FiiO Jt3
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