Astro A50 Gen 4
The Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019 are premium wireless gaming headphones. They have a similar design to previous-generation Astro A50 Gen 3 Wireless 2017, but with slight improvements like a more compact base station and superior battery performance. They can only be used wirelessly with the base station, which offers minimal latency. While they have a great microphone, they won’t be the best option if you play in a loud or crowded environment, as they don’t isolate against ambient noise very well.
The Astro A50 look very similar to the Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019. They have a fairly conservative color scheme, with little in the way of adornments other than a slightly contrasting model logo on the ear cups. Still, their bulky design and non-removable microphone make them stand out in most environments. The plates on the other surface of their ear cups can also be swapped out if you want to individualize your headphones a little more, and you can purchase mod kits from the Astro website.
These over-ears are very well-built and feel durable. The ear cups are dense and made from solid plastic, so the headphones feel like they could handle a few accidental drops without too much damage. The hinges are sturdy and made out of metal, but their headband seems to be the weakest point of their construction.
