Over-Ear
ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3)
82Great
$60
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) vs Soundcore Space One and Tote Bag: 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
Soundcore Space One and Tote Bag
78Great
$100
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
Soundcore Space One and Tote Bag
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls6.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | ASTRO Gaming A50 (Gen 3) | Soundcore Space One and Tote Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $60 | $100 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 40mm dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20,000Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | - | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | none | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | 9.1 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 55 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 40 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 5 mins = 4 hrs |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | buttons |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 380 g | 260 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 3 |
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
Soundcore Space One and Tote Bag
The Soundcore Space One is a budget-friendly over-ear headphone that prioritizes battery endurance and adaptive noise cancellation over audiophile-grade sound. It offers a practical feature set including LDAC support, multipoint Bluetooth, and a comfortable folding design, making it a strong value pick for everyday listeners. While its sound is decent for the price, it doesn't compete with premium models in terms of detail or dynamics.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation works well for the price
- Pro:Comfortable ear cups and folding design for portability
- Con:Sound quality is only acceptable, not exceptional
- Con:Build feels less premium than higher-end rivals
- 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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