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ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5 vs JBL Live 770NC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5 - Great overall at around $260.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JBL Live 770NC leads on 4 of 7 measures.

  • ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5
  • JBL Live 770NC
HearWiki score
80
67
Sound
8.2
7.0
Noise cancelling
-
7.5
Battery
7.1
9.0
Calls
9.2
7.0
Value
7.4
8.0
Price (USD)
$260
$150

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

ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5 (2025) against JBL Live 770NC (2023). The JBL Live 770NC is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2 and ANC type Adaptive against None.

  • A50 Gen 520252 yr newer
  • Live 770NC2023
What differsA50 Gen 5Live 770NC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
ANC type
None
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

A50 Gen 5Live 770NC
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$260
$150
HearWiki score
80
67
Released
2025
2023
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
100 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3
Codecs
SBC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
20 ms
-
Wireless range
12 m
10 m
Battery life
24 h
50 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
44 h
Full charge time
180 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
5 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
adaptive
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
buttons
Voice assistant
-
Alexa, Google Assistant
Weight
363 g
232 g
Water resistance
-
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
USB-C
Microphones
1
4
Microphone type
-
beamforming
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5

This premium wireless headset is designed for gamers who want seamless switching between consoles and PCs, offering dual-source audio and a comfortable fit for long sessions. Its 24-hour battery life, low-latency connection, and robust build make it a versatile choice for multi-platform users, though it lacks active noise cancellation and advanced Bluetooth codecs.

  • Pro:Excellent multi-platform compatibility with easy switching
  • Pro:Long 24-hour battery life for extended gaming sessions
  • Pro:Comfortable over-ear design suitable for prolonged use
  • Con:No active noise cancellation for immersive isolation
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec over Bluetooth
  • Con:Relatively heavy at 363 grams

JBL Live 770NC

The JBL Live 770NC are over-ear wireless headphones that combine adaptive noise cancellation with a robust 65-hour battery life (or 50 hours with ANC engaged). They support high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs, feature Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity, and include a 40mm dynamic driver for solid audio performance. While slightly heavier than some rivals, they offer sweat resistance and a customizable EQ via the companion app.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC on
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation and transparency mode
  • Con:Heavier than some competing models
  • Con:No wireless charging option
  • Con:Physical buttons only, no touch controls

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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