Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
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$300
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs Asus ROG Kithara: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs Asus ROG Kithara, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Asus ROG Kithara leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
- Asus ROG Kithara
HearWiki score
-
83
Sound
-
9.2
Calls
-
8.7
Value
-
8.4
Price (USD)
$300
$300
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?
Same generation
The Asus ROG Kithara is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- A50 Mobile2019
- ROG Kithara20267 yr newer
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
A50 MobileROG Kithara
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $300
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 83
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 100 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- -
- planar
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 100 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 8 Hz - 55 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- 48 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB/mW
- 94 dB/mW
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Latency
- 20 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 12 m
- -
- Battery life
- 24 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- none
- Weight
- 380 g
- 420 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Pad material
- -
- leatherette
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- ASTRO A50 (Gen 5)
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- MEMS
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -36 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- -
- No
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
This wireless gaming headset is built for multi-platform play, offering a base station for easy switching between systems and a low-latency connection. It includes custom EQ options and a 24-hour battery, though it relies on a single SBC codec and lacks active noise cancellation. With a comfortable 380g build and a broadcast-quality mic, it's a solid choice for gamers who prioritize versatility and battery life.
- Pro:24-hour battery life
- Pro:Wireless charging support
- Pro:Custom EQ via app
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:No transparency mode
Asus ROG Kithara
The Asus ROG Kithara is a wired over-ear gaming headset built around a large 100mm planar magnetic driver, delivering a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 55 kHz. It includes a noise-canceling MEMS microphone and RGB lighting, with broad compatibility across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, though it lacks active noise cancellation and onboard controls.
- Pro:Large 100mm planar magnetic driver for detailed sound
- Pro:Very low 16-ohm impedance, easy to power with most devices
- Pro:Wide frequency response up to 55 kHz
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No onboard controls for volume or mute
- Con:Non-foldable design may limit portability
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