ASTRO A30 Review: The Best Gaming Headset for 2023

[@Drift0r]

You have to use code "drift0r" at checkout to get 10% off! The discount no longer directly applies through the link like it used to: ASTRO A30: astro.family/Drift0r-A30 LogitechG Pro X Superlight: logi.gg/Drift0r-Superlight

[@808jspekeg6]

Astro shills 🚨

[@Jdaminbf4]

Totally not a paid advertisement

[@graham5961]

i have had my first pair of a40s for 10 years, or so, then i bought a replacement headset (old one wasnt even broken) while still using my old mixamp. about $400 for about 12 years of gaming, often 6+ hours per day? thats just insane man. buy a40s if u want a headset that will last u for a decade at least

[@Drift0r]

My 2011 A40s still sound great

[@drunkhusband6257]

@No Name I agree astros sound like junk....good beyerdynamic or sennheiser headphones are WAYYYY better

[@ennolanguss]

I've been using a40s since bo3 released

[@zeohblitz]

@@Drift0r are you sure the a40 tag speakers will fit on the a30 wireless?

[@HeartTribe]

Hell yeah. I'm here now, since my a40's mixamp cable is wearing out. I'm gonna buy a new set.

[@jdanyfcb7526]

You gave away some A10s at CWL Dallas to me in 2017! Glad to see you are still rocking with Astros!

[@Drift0r]

That was a great event!

[@AccursedVenom]

Two things. One is why does the app look so different than what I have? Mine looks like an unofficial version compared to what everyone else is showing in their videos. Second, why the mic being so close, would a windscreen be helpful? I have an extra laying around that I got for another headset.

[@Drift0r]

I was using a beta version of the software for an early review

[@AccursedVenom]

@@Drift0r oh. Reading reviews on the App Store, it looks like Logitech changed the UI much to everyone’s displeasure.

[@stephenarivers]

Looks like a great headset, but for $230 the mic has to be better.

[@guccislim4702]

True

[@jameswalt1]

As an owner of these and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro, the Astros don’t come close. Spend extra and get the Nova Pro’s. Audio and comfort are on a different level.

[@Boylandinho]

Always been a fan of SteelSeries and just got the Nova Pros too! Worked my way up the ladder just keep getting better and better!

[@foeinform]

Mic quality any good? Looking for a new pair

[@estebanmayo24]

Agreed! Driftor is a sponsored sissy

[@jameswalt1]

@@foeinform yes very

[@XenoxRaider]

get the Corsair HS80

[@Funnylittleman]

I’ve had my Astro A40s for years now and was thinking about replacing them. These are definitely a strong contender for the replacement. Thanks Drift

[@drunkhusband6257]

Astros are trash.

[@eugenevillanti8227]

@@user-ee3jr7tl3gstop wasting your time telling other people what they shouldn’t spend their money on bc it doesn’t even affect you lmaoo

[@TheRealKingShady]

This seems amazing. The only thing that doesn’t do it for me is I’ve had the A50s from when they dropped for Xbox One. And I still use them on my pc and my series X. I love Being able to set them on the dock/Charger. I love when I’m done just setting them down and they turn on the charging

[@TromboneLoki]

I wish we could've had a mic comparison between the models, especially if that is the biggest flaw

[@infinityli0n]

Are these a30 surrounded sound? 5.1, 7.1? Stereo??

[@InternetRez]

I like how you call these the Swiss army knife of headsets when the Nova Pro/Nova 7 Wireless are already a thing. This is definitely Astro’s best thing in a long time, but they are far from the best compared to others.

[@soitgoes...233]

Hey man, not a gamer...sorrrryyyyy...but I'm here to see how your doing after that B1 deficiency diagnosis. My wife was having the same crazy symptoms and sure enough that looks to be what it is. Just wanted to say thanks by using your platform to spread that info that could potentially be life saving and at the very minimum help people get to the bottom of all those strange symptoms. Thanks again!

[@Drift0r]

Glad to have helped.

[@DengKevin]

Great review! You covered pretty much everything about the headset (except for the integrated mic when the boom mic is unplugged, and that you can get multiple wireless dongles to use on multiple devices). Your analogy of it being the Swiss army of headsets, I agree. Not many headsets have bluetooth, aux, and wireless. The boom mic is definitely subpar, and I feel like Astro should've included a pop filter. The multifunction button is something i wish other headsets had. For $230, I think it is a fair price especially for all the features. There are many cheaper options to choose from, but they won't have all of the features of the A30s. I personally use the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless because it has a 300 hour battery life, but it lacks aux and bluetooth and the multifunction button.

[@HunterKiss]

Okay, you said it is not really noise cancelling, which is quite disappointing but what about the speakers? Is it 5.1 or 7.1? This is also really important if you're a gamer.

[@jeffhiley9372]

Loved the turbo unboxing. Wish there was more of that.

[@juniorleslie9494]

I prefer the feature on the Astros A50, where when you tilt your head down to remove the headset, it turns off within 5-10 seconds. However, the new Astro A30 is also impressive.

[@cjrun2422]

I’ve had nothing but trouble with Astro’s over the years. They’re heavy & clunky & not as comfortable as other headsets. Def go with Steel Series

[@basbas63]

Bought them and well, mixed on it. The good thing is, it does a lot which makes life easier. The bad thing is: It's not hard to find wired headsets that sound better at 20% of the price. Will keep them, but at the same time: Will use something else for when sound quality is more important than multiple inputs and chat/game mix.

[@MC-poet]

I bought some A10s last year before ultimately deciding to upgrade to the HyperX Cloud II headphones I use now. Totally apples to oranges comparison given the difference in price, but I definitely prefer the Cloud II headphones to the Astros. Maybe the more expensive Astros are better quality, but I'm not willing to pay that much to find out when I'm happy with what I've got. Anyone tried high end Astro & HyperX headphones? Curious what others think.

[@lekmannen9990]

I’ve used the HyperX for about 2 years and liked them alot, super comfy and durable. The sound is great for gaming.The reason I bought my new Drop PC38X is for music listening, that’s where the HyperX falls a bit short for me.

[@holyelixir4580]

I've used the HyperX clouds IIs and A50's. In terms of value the Hyper X has Astro beat by a longshot. Comparable sound and a much better microphone. The astro center options are cool but your average user isn't going to get much out of it. Additionally I wasnt impressed with the build quality of the current Gen Astros. The headband design breaks so easily which requires you to have to zip tie the headband in. Not a massive deal but for a $300 headset it's inexcusable imo

[@jedirayden]

I have a set of Astro A40s with the Astro Mix Amp for my Xbox, and it's the older generation of Astro... They were great at first but I switched to a Steel Series Arctis 9X, that was a little bit better, although lacking in features by comparison. I just recently picked up a set of Drop PC38X, those are the best by far and I haven't even pulled my Mix Amp out yet to see how well it works with the Drop headset. Mind you, the Astro and the Drop are wired, not wireless, so that might be a deal breaker for some.

[@insulinaddict9586]

If you are looking at wireless, I'd go astro. Wired the best one imo is the Alpha(non S).

[@TheRealReem0h]

I love how when he changes microphone he sounds like his old videos

[@berrybbenson4634]

Good headset although there is a relatively common issue regarding the power button. It can be stubborn and takes multiple tries to turn off or on.

[@perfectshave85]

At this point can we conclude Drift0r is basically retired from COD videos?

[@Mcnizzle3]

Can you control the level of game audio versus chat audio with the A30's on PS5? I'm looking for the level of control I had with the A50's on PS4.

[@Extirpo]

Thx appreciated 👍 Have A40 w mixamp which are great, but alas not fully comp with the PS5. I suspect a A30 + mixamp setup will have same limits, but will look into that.

[@jjmendez01]

How can I hear myself through the headset using my Hyperx Quadcast S Mic? By the way, I’m on PS5

[@twzflipside]

There’s also an integrated microphone you can use when you remove the detachable mic which sounds better..

[@ACE112ACE112]

lol

[@QuinnZed12]

Hey Drift, are the actual Astro A40 headsets universal to both consoles as long as you use the right mixamp? Cuz I have the A40 TR’s for the PS4 but didn’t wanna buy a whole another headset. Could I just buy an Xbox mixamp and use the headset with it?

[@Drift0r]

They are not universal because Sony & Microsoft will sue

[@bludragon1328]

This is funny. Because I have the Xbox/pc Astro A40’s, technically it shouldn’t work on PlayStation but if I change it to pc mode it will

[@kazemegaman]

Drift0r I know you didn’t talk about it in the video, but how is the mic quality of the mic on the ear cups? Apparently there’s another set of mics on the ear cups not including the boom mic.

[@Drift0r]

Bad

[@sizzlack095]

How good are these? i heard alot of Problems still better as the a40-a50s? i need some Allrounder Headphones for Gaming and just Casual listening to Music

[@Drift0r]

They are better than A40s and A50s for causal listening due to being wireless and taking lots of inputs. However, I still prefer A50s for regular gaming.

[@FreeShinyPokes]

Yo Driftor what kind of pillow you got??

[@TheMightyMouse]

Question is, if you play on xbox and stream on pc can you use the mic to talk to both gamechat on the console and discord on the pc at the same time?

[@buckseyboy]

What are u talking about the Astro a30s are extremely loud just got mine😭😭

[@Ichimon]

someones a Doug Demuro enjoyer

[@Hashim9063]

Are these headphones 100% compatible with the Blue Icepop for A40 boom mic that you showed in the video?( 9:56 ) because the OEM mic is terrible and I'd really like an upgrade

[@Drift0r]

No :(

[@Hashim9063]

@@Drift0r Okay 😢 Thanks for getting back to me

[@Hashim9063]

​@@Drift0r also, quick question, has your EQ within the app changed bands to 31, 63, 125, 250, 500? these bands suck

[@xLu7VaTiiCx]

Get the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, it's the best headset I've ever used and worth every penny.

[@JonnyReturns]

‘One of those old analog audio cables’ *feels old*

[@mintylectable]

Hey Brad! Another Brad here. Great review!

[@Drift0r]

Thank you!

[@Braddownsy]

Is this a Brad meet up or what?

[@mintylectable]

@@Braddownsy i guess it is! lol

[@chris-jw6cq]

Great video I am just a little confused if I have the usb transmitter plugged into the playstation 5 and wanted to chat in a discord server on my pc and still here my game play is that possible and would I need a extra transmitter?

[@Kaii.]

extra

[@Kaii.]

or you could use 3.5 and transmitter

[@edgerunnerlucy]

Is the a40 microphone compatible with the a30 headset?

[@tiedye1631]

I made the switch to studio headphones with a dedicated amp and i couldn't be happier the sound blows away any "GAMING" headsets

[@chriss8070]

Which one are you using?

[@tiedye1631]

@Chris S I'm using the beyerdynamic DT 990 premium they are very entry level headphones when stepping into this teir of headsets

[@ACE112ACE112]

@@tiedye1631 How is the treble? I've heard people say there is way too much treble.

[@bray2079]

I did that when I was pc gaming but all those wires are a hassle when console gaming

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@tiedye1631 I agree I have the beyerdynamic 1990 pro hooked up to a sound blaster dac amp. Completely destroys any gaming headset.

[@ACE112ACE112]

Is the mic too close to your mouth? Would there be less static/popping

[@brikonikgaming]

Great review probably not gonna upgrade from my A20s for PC and Xbox Wireless Headset for my Xbox also has Bluetooth if I wanna use Discord to communicate.

[@Drift0r]

This is definitely an upgrade over A20s.

[@hamza-chaudhry]

13:52 If that's true, that's impressive 16:33 That's nice. We got our first cat exactly two weeks ago.

[@ToxiccTwix]

I’ve had these since release and they’ve only given me problems, like audio cutting out even when wired and bass on right ear cup not very loud sometimes

[@marvellis6762]

I had several pairs of A50s and hands down the best headset I've ever used. Got another pair a few days ago and they simply will not work anymore..... Astro Command Centre is obsolete I think

[@violetraul]

I haven't seen your vids in a while but all I gotta say is u do NOT age Gimme your skin routine

[@Drift0r]

1x daily generic moisturizer

[@forgottenone9879]

One way to get rid of the Darth Vader sound from the Mic is don't put it so close to your mouth

[@duffdabsduffdies]

PC38X from Sennheiser & Drop

[@lekmannen9990]

Yep, like them alot.

[@acidneon516]

Nobody tell bro about SteelSeries, he won't be able to handle it 💀

[@ACE112ACE112]

I've heard that Steelseries sucks.

[@acidneon516]

@@ACE112ACE112 I'm actually heard them, and they don't.

[@spookyale]

i cant find the icepop anywhere what the heck

[@joshfoster4678]

Anyone using A30s with the series X recommend the best settings for warzone 2 for footsteps and directional sound. Sonic Vs Dolby? Which eq settings for Dolby? Do I keep the Dolby eq flat paired with footsteps settings on the Logitech app? Any help would be appreciated

[@Nomaruk]

how does the microphone sound on xbox chat? Please, there's no review of it on xbox

[@KillingMoon_]

Does it support the ps 360 whatever?

[@noiisserpmii]

Been using Astro since 08. After 4 headsets im currently using the same Xbox A50 for many years now. Im afraid to buy another headset (or going back to 40s) bcuz then they’ll drop a A60

[@Drift0r]

This is a worthy upgrade from A50s

[@andrewbuckle1142]

​@@Drift0r downgrade*

[@thedeeprot]

unreal 🔥

[@Massacre1080]

good guy drift0r saving the kitty

[@JP-xb9qd]

I will stick to my Astro A50, they are great!

[@chrisnewton2325]

These are seriously amazing and Astros best, however the comfort is lacking big time. The A40 and a50 are way more comfortable

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I've had nothing but a good experience with the ASTRO headsets, I highly recommend

[@inabearsuit2425]

Corsair virtuoso for 60 bucks less is better in literally every way

[@dootiepatootie5209]

Drift0r is really making himself a big target to be "soyfaced" with these thumbnails.

[@masondoetv]

Mine don’t even work for my Xbox😢

[@truthbetold7718]

Audeze Maxwell will be the best of 2023 and probably 2024.

[@YxngTexas]

I might have to look into getting myself a pair 👀

[@saverx1775]

Wait, to mute the headset i have to hit the button on the usb dongle?! If so this is a terrible design. Also 2.4ghz bluetooth is a problem if your router is on the same frequency. Not as good as they should be for the price.

[@Drift0r]

Oh no, that is optional. There are mute buttons on the headset too

[@saverx1775]

@@Drift0r good to hear, i was a little confused about that

[@sdollar1399]

i just copped the a10s a couple weeks ago for christmas

[@myytti16]

There is a lot of echoing in this video. :/

[@thomasc6127]

The biggest question is WHERE THE HELL ARE THE NEW A50’S

[@Drift0r]

These are it

[@thomasc6127]

@@Drift0r these aren’t a50’s though 😂

[@Itsdonnietello]

Not for 230 bucks😂 I can get the a50s for 250

[@drunkhusband6257]

$230 is nothing for a headset, that's a cheap headset

[@CalebSummerville]

I know this is an old video but I just wanted to leave a comment here warning people that I've had nothing but issues with my a20s throughout the years, I would not recommend this headset brand to anyone

[@Drift0r]

A20s were their worst product. These are much better.

[@Crazytimesss]

just bought these yesterday, its a step back in sound compared to my Penrose. But the weight of these are a lot lighter. Not a fan of the ear pieces, zero to any breathability. These with the a50 fabric ear cups would be perfect

[@Drift0r]

I really do miss the A40 fabric cups. They are interchangeable so hopefully fabric cups are coming soon.

[@acidneon516]

Bro you went from the Penrose to this? Can I at least have your old Penrose?

[@Crazytimesss]

@AcidNeon lol i still have my Penrose in my gaming closet, but I did return the a30s and bought the a50s instead. Huge diffrence in sound and comfort. A30s felt like they were made for a kid with the small ear cushions and the sound is no where near what the a50s have

[@TheBobbyWelcome]

How can I ever trust a review giving by someone who is sponsored by the company they're reviewing? Big conflict of interest.

[@SgtMajorSav]

He gets paid to say they're amazing

[@FriskyDingo329]

This headset sounds okay, but I wouldn't buy it until the fix the random 100% volume glitch. Also the rubber on the headband pulls your hair and the earcups make your ears sweat. Back to the lab Astro

[@ACE112ACE112]

80g is heavty for mice by today's standards

[@jaylipsey6270]

My ps5 version won't connect to my series x. Disappointing

[@Drift0r]

Xbox and Sony will not allow for any cross compatibility. They will both sue if you make a universal headset.

[@jaylipsey6270]

@@Drift0r On the box it says works with Xbox and Playstation. But I figured it out. Since I bought the PS version, I now have to buy a $25 transmitter from them. No biggie.

[@TissueMe]

Better then the a40 Or a50s

[@Dfishingofficial]

Keren handset nya cuy..

[@hamza-chaudhry]

11:45 You got a cat?

[@Pat-The-Fat]

This is funny because they cost the same as apple air pods pro.

[@Sir.Craze-]

Don't buy headphones from a company that won't even ADMIT there's a wide spread problem with the Atmos on the mix amp (v3 I believe but it's been a while. The one that comes with the A40 and a few others). Sounds blown out, like a tin can, and reverbs, all at once. It's been something like 4-6 years if not longer people have been waiting for some sort of fix DESPITE the fact that downgrading to older software fixes the problem. Every few months a seemingly newly hired community lead or PR member will reply to a post about the problem as if it's the FIRST time anyone's ever brought it up, not understanding it's a much larger issue then they think they're getting in to. Giving simple advice like updating software and things that are already all over the internet as advice previously given. Non of which works. The community will understandably dog pile this innocent representative with links to the dozens of old threads about this problem that just eventually go dead with no fix, and the current well intentioned PR rep either realizes it's not a problem he can fix or gives up under the weight of the backlash. Allowing that thred to die as well It's a cycle that's been going on for 3 years JUST for me and much longer for others. Don't enter this ecosystem Get your s**t together, astro. Drifter, I'm sorry you are attached at the hip to such a dissengenious company. But as far as I'm concerned, let your community give the reviews, and you get that bag, sir.

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

Of course you love them your sponsored by them of course you’re gonna talk about them lamo can’t trust nothing you say well off to the next video from ppl that tell the real review

[@nnslg]

I need my gaming headset to double as music listening headset on my laptop/phone. Got HyperX Cloud II and will probably just buy it again after this set croaks, heh...

[@YDINO69]

Steelseries Arctis Nova pro (wireless) is significantly better. Especially with the sonar software. It’s not even close. But it’s a sponsorship. I get it.

[@ffiittcchh]

It’s also 1/3 more expensive. Not everyone has 350 to drop on headphones, 230 is already pushing it.

[@ACE112ACE112]

sonar software is just eq sotware right?

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@ffiittcchh 350 isn't even that bad for headphones lol

[@ACE112ACE112]

11:50 peak degeneracy. Where did you get the phone holder arm?

[@Drift0r]

Amazon

[@Fgarfio01]

Got these just because they use usb c to charge

[@Drift0r]

You will be very happy

[@ijiikieru]

Wait, is that a new dog?

[@oven3515]

230 dollars? Will not even consider

[@SL1CKSHOT.]

Astro and best don't belong in the same sentence lol

[@inabearsuit2425]

Agreed whole heartedly they are not even noise cancelling

[@ACE112ACE112]

@@inabearsuit2425 Don't need noise cancelling for good audio.

[@inabearsuit2425]

@@ACE112ACE112 A30's have a sound frequency range of 20hz to 20k hz for 229 bucks. corsair virtuoso is 20hz to 40k hz double the sound range for 190 bucks. the value for performance doesnt add up when you look at a30's

[@ACE112ACE112]

@@inabearsuit2425 How wide of a frequency range a headphone has doesn't really matter for sound quality. The frequency response graph, imaging and soundtage are more important.

[@inabearsuit2425]

@@ACE112ACE112 oh I know, and Corsair virtuoso is still better those headphones are unbeatable

[@Silver_Spectre]

Just yesterday I saw some Astro A10s and considered buying them

[@brysonklyn6938]

I used them for 5 years. 1 year on ps4 pro and 4 on PC. I just upgraded to the steel series arctis pro + game dac and its such a bizarre change. Its strange but sometimes "better" sound quality actually sounds way worse then the a10s when u first get used to them. A10s are a solid budget choice imo

[@godspeedgideon9178]

Ima casual gamer, and back then, I just used the ones that come with the console or cheap $10 or $20 ones from a random store. I saw the A10s on sale for $20 in 2020 and I got those, and I heard so much footsteps and audio ques and realized how valuable a gaming headset can be bc the A10s were like 50 or 60 bucks but were on sale, so I was very happy of the quality and durability of the product.

[@jeremybrown9611]

Quality head set and very affordable

[@808jspekeg6]

Astro a30 is 🐕💩. For best sound quality and mic quality from a gaming headset, the only ones to consider is Best wired: EPOS h6 Pro closeback, VZR model one, & Sennheiser PC38X. Best wireless: arctis nova pro wireless.

[@joshfoster4678]

Would you recommend Windows sonic or Dolby for use with the H6 pro on an Xbox series X?

[@BiggerestAL]

Astro A50s are ELITE better than any other brand or build out there, don’t listen to these scrubs in the comments. Price tag is a bit high at $250 but will last you for YEARS!

[@Drift0r]

I like the new A30s better ;)

[@BiggerestAL]

@@Drift0r while I do value your opinion, I wouldn’t want to regress to anything less than wireless 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound. If my current pair ends up breaking I might try out the A30s and use your 10% coupon code. I think it’s pretty cool that Astro has made their new headphones app compatible !

[@ACE112ACE112]

@@BiggerestAL You don't need virtual surround sound for good sound.

[@BiggerestAL]

@@ACE112ACE112 I don’t agree, it sounds amazing to my ears compared to other headphone products I’ve used in the past. I understand that’s your opinion though.

[@MuffFlux]

Literal garbage compared to their old and cheapest wired option (a10)...

[@drunkhusband6257]

Best gaming headsets....maybe on console where you don't have choices. On pc beyerdynamic and sennheiser headsets powered by an amp are FAR superior. Astros sound like junk

[@BCJDM]

Astro fell off, their headphones aren't that competitive anymore and they are usually better options the same or lower price.

[@jessieomahony8101]

I don't think I've ever been this early lol

[@808jspekeg6]

Astro 🤢🤮

[@JackDaniels350]

Warzone 2.0 needs in depth more than I need astros. Please get healthy and come back.

[@ACE112ACE112]

he quit in-depth for this year because his health sucks. Xclusive Ace and Jgod have good content for multiplayer and warzone 2.0, respextively.

[@TheSteely98]

ASTROS are SHITE mate your buying the name not the product Hyper X Cloud 2 are SOOOO much CHEAPER and feel and sound the same to me ive had A40s before and what i waste of money