Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs OneOdio Focus A6: 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
OneOdio Focus A6
68Good
$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
OneOdio Focus A6
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | OneOdio Focus A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $70 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20-20000 Hz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 6.0 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 75 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 40 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 10 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| ANC type | - | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 5 |
| Call noise reduction | - | ENC |
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
OneOdio Focus A6
The OneOdio Focus A6 is an affordable wireless over-ear headphone that pairs hybrid active noise cancellation with an impressively long battery life, reaching up to 75 hours without ANC and 40 hours with it. Its lightweight 240g build and Bluetooth 6 support with multipoint make it a practical daily choice, though it lacks app-based customization and custom EQ. The inclusion of LDAC and a quick-charge feature adds value at its budget price point.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Supports LDAC for high-quality wireless audio
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Con:No app support or custom EQ options
- Con:No wear detection for auto-pause
- Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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