Posted
December 16, 2019 by Andrew Semicek in
Video Games
With the Holidays now upon us gamers have a ton of options for top tier gaming headsets to choose from to add to their wishlist this season. In this article I will go over the 3 most popular Astro Headsets (the A50, A40TR, and A10) and see which one may suit you or that special someone on your nice list.
Astro A50
MSRP: $299.99 Mod Kits Available: Yes Pros: -Long battery life -So light you barely feel them on your head -Flip up to mute mic -Durable design Cons: -No color options -Magnetic lock on dock not 100% accurate
Best Idea For: The gamer who wants top quality sound without wires and is playing shorter gaming sessions.
Astro A40 TR
MSRP: $199.99-$249.99 Mod Kits Available: Yes Pros: -Excellent Sound Quality -MixAmp gives tight customization over voice chat and in game audio. -Fully removable mic -long cords to avoid tripping or disconnects Cons: -No flip to mute mic -Needs MixAmp to get best audio experience
Best Idea For: Gamers that favor longer sessions, Streamers, gamers that don’t mind be stuck to cables.
Astro A10
MSRP: $59.99 Mod Kits Available: No Pros: -Excellent Stereo Audio -Durable design (kid tested) -Flip up to mute mic -Various color options Cons: -No Surround Sound -No mod kits
Best Idea For: The gamer who is interested in the Astro line but is also budget friendly.
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