Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs QCY H3 Pro: 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
QCY H3 Pro
72Good
$66
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
QCY H3 Pro
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery9.0
Calls7.0
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | QCY H3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $66 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm dynamic with titanium film diaphragm |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 112 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | - | 60 ms |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 55 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 40 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 231 g |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 6 |
| 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
QCY H3 Pro
The QCY H3 Pro is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs a surprisingly rich feature set, including hybrid active noise cancellation, long-lasting battery life, and support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC. Its lightweight build and comfortable fit make it suitable for extended listening, while the included app adds customizable EQ options. The main compromises are found in the less premium build materials and a design that doesn't stand out.
- Pro:Excellent battery life of up to 55 hours
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Supports high-quality codecs like LDAC and LDHC
- Con:Build quality feels less premium than features suggest
- Con:Design is not particularly stylish or distinctive
- Con:No water resistance rating
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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