Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Haylou S40: 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
Haylou S40
68Good
$55
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
Haylou S40
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery9.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Haylou S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $55 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Titanium Drivers |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20-40000 Hz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 97 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 6.0 |
| Codecs | SBC | LDAC, LDHC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 20 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 90 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 50 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 90 h |
| Full charge time | - | 150 min |
| Quick charge | - | not found |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 280 g |
| Water resistance | none | None |
| USB-C | - | 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
Haylou S40
The Haylou S40 is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs impressive features like hybrid ANC, multipoint Bluetooth 6, and support for high-quality LDAC and LDHC codecs. Its standout 90-hour battery life, dual 40mm titanium drivers, and warm, smooth sound make it a compelling pick for everyday listening and commuting. While the build is lightweight and comfortable, the lack of water resistance and reliance on physical buttons may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Exceptional 90-hour battery life
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Supports LDAC and LDHC for high-res audio
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Controls are button-based, no touch
- Con:Sensitivity is modest at 97 dB/mW
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