Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Mpow H19 IPO: 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
Mpow H19 IPO
62Average
$47
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
Mpow H19 IPO
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Mpow H19 IPO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $47 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 118 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 35 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 150 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | active |
| Transparency mode | - | No |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Voice assistant | - | Siri/Google Assistant |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 360 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 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
Mpow H19 IPO
The Mpow H19 IPO is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that aims to deliver a broad set of features for a low price. It offers decent audio quality and a long battery life, though its active noise cancellation is only average and the overall performance is solid rather than exceptional. This is a practical choice for those prioritizing value and essential functionality over premium sound or top-tier ANC.
- Pro:Very affordable price point
- Pro:Strong battery life of 35 hours
- Pro:Decent sound quality for the cost
- Con:Active noise cancellation is only average
- Con:Limited to basic SBC Bluetooth codec
- Con:No app support or custom EQ options
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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