Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
57Average
$150
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro - Outstanding overall at around $250.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
57
87
Sound
7.1
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.0
9.0
Calls
6.5
8.8
Value
-
7.5
Price (USD)
$150
$250
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) (2017). The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- A50 (Gen 3)2017
- BlackShark V3 Pro20258 yr newer
What differsA50 (Gen 3)BlackShark V3 Pro
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
A50 (Gen 3)BlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 57
- 87
- Released
- 2017
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 48 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 15 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 48 h
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- -
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- both
- Weight
- 380 g
- 367 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
The Astro Gaming A50 (Gen 3) is a premium wireless gaming headset known for its comfortable fit, rich virtual surround sound, and a convenient charging base. While it excels in gaming performance and build quality, its single microphone is merely average, and the lack of modern codecs or noise cancellation limits its versatility outside of gaming. It offers a solid 15-hour battery life and a 9-meter wireless range, making it a dependable choice for dedicated gamers.
- Pro:Comfortable over-ear design for long sessions
- Pro:Convenient charging base station
- Pro:Rich, immersive virtual surround sound
- Con:Average microphone performance
- Con:Only supports the SBC codec
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that pairs a long-lasting battery with hybrid active noise cancellation for focused play sessions. It features 50mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth with multipoint support, and a low-latency design, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use. Its lightweight build and customizable EQ add to its appeal for extended comfort and personalized sound.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 367g
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for communication
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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