Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Sennheiser HD 300: 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
Sennheiser HD 300
72Good
$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
Sennheiser HD 300
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Sennheiser HD 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $50 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 32 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 18Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth version | none | - |
| Codecs | SBC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | - |
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 182 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 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
Sennheiser HD 300
The Sennheiser HD 300 is a budget-friendly, closed-back wired headphone designed for monitoring and tracking, offering strong passive isolation and an easy-to-drive 18-ohm impedance. Its sound is clean, detailed, and fairly natural for the price, though it benefits from calibration for more critical listening. Build quality includes replaceable parts, making it a practical choice for studio, live, or portable use, despite a few minor ergonomic drawbacks.
- Pro:Excellent passive noise isolation
- Pro:Very easy to drive from any device
- Pro:Detailed and balanced sound for the price
- Con:Cable is a bit short for desk use
- Con:Sound can be slightly uneven without calibration
- Con:Basic build feel compared to pricier models
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