Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless: 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
JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
62Average
$35
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
JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $35 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2017 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver size | - | 40mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | -42dB ± 5dB |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | none | 5 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC MPEG-2 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 35 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 35 h |
| Full charge time | - | 180 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| ANC type | - | none |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 165 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| Foldable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 1 |
| Microphone | - | 1 x MEMS |
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
JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless
The JLab JBuddies Pro Wireless are budget-friendly over-ear headphones aimed at younger listeners, offering a sturdy, foldable design with IPX4 sweat resistance and a long 35-hour battery life. They connect via Bluetooth 5.x with SBC and AAC codecs but lack advanced features like ANC, app support, or multipoint pairing, keeping the experience simple and straightforward for kids.
- Pro:Long 35-hour battery life
- Pro:Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Pro:IPX4 water resistance for active use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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