Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
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$300
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, 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.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
-
87
Sound
-
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
7.5
Price (USD)
$300
$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 Mobile (2019). The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the newer platform here: Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None.
- A50 Mobile2019
- BlackShark V3 Pro20256 yr newer
What differsA50 MobileBlackShark V3 Pro
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
A50 MobileBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $250
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 87
- Released
- 2019
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- 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
- 118 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- 20 ms
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- 12 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 24 h
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 48 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 380 g
- 367 g
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- ASTRO A50 (Gen 5)
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
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
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
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