Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs QCY H3S: 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 H3S
68Good
$50
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 H3S
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery8.5
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | QCY H3S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm + 13mm dual driver |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 6.0 |
| Codecs | SBC | LDAC, LDHC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 102 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 58 h |
| Battery incl. case | - | 102 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 7 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | Supported |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 240 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| Foldable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 7 |
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 H3S
The QCY H3S is a budget-friendly over-ear wireless headphone that packs premium features like active noise cancellation, dual drivers, and LDAC support. With an exceptionally long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and a comfortable fit, it delivers surprising performance for its low price point, making it a strong value pick.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life (up to 102 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Dual-driver setup with LDAC support for detailed sound
- Con:Build quality feels plasticky at times
- Con:Bass can be overwhelming for some genres
- Con:Buttons instead of touch controls may feel dated
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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