Astro Gaming Headsets: Which One is Right for You for the Holidays

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.