Astro A30 wireless vs Astro A50 Gen 4 - is newer better?

Here I'm comparing the Astro A30 wireless with the Astro A50 gen 4. This might seem like an odd comparison, but the A30 actually offers more features than the A50 and so might be a logical buy until Astro releases the new model...
Related videos:
Astro A30 Wireless (2022) review kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzHhZ2qepelhrc
Astro A50 over 1 year later kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5KtY4Zuea1kja8
Astro A50 Gen 4 unboxing kzbin.info/www/bejne/opybg2Csd5WhbsU
Astro A50 Gen 4 (2019) review kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDXf4uIjN2cgdU
Astro A50 Mod kit (gen 4) unboxingkzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-neZmHj7B6orc
EPOS H3Pro vs Astro A30 wireless - Comfort and quality? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3LOeWmkiN6be5o
Astro A30 wireless
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Specs of the Astro A30 wireless include:
20-20,000 Hz frequency response
105 dBSPL/mW @1 KHz characteristic SPL
32Ohms nominal impedance
2.4 GHz Lightspeed connection, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm
USB-A dongle and optional USB-C dongle
Built-in and removable boom mic
Highlights for me:
Comfort
Excellent passive noise cancellation
Works well in dual audio mode
Sounds great for gaming and music
Looks fantastic
Good clamping force
Lowlights:
Ears can get a bit hot
Mic isn't as good as others I've tried
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Astro A50
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The Astro A50 is an expensive, but brilliantly designed headset that's well worth considering. In this review of the new A50 I talk about what I like about the headset and how it compares to the Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless. This is a very comfortable and capable headset.
Highlights of the Astro A50 include:
Superb comfort
Awesomely designed earcups that fit the head perfectly
a cracking microphone
an improved dock that makes charging easy
brilliant sound
and an excellent design aesthetic.
Find out more about the Astro A50 Gen 4 here - www.astrogaming.com/en-gb/products/headsets/a50-gen-4.html
Specs include:
Open Air Over-Ear design
Cloth ear cushions upgradable to leather
40mm Neodymium Magnet drivers
20Hz - 20,000Hz Frequency Response
Tuned Astro Audio V2
Two years free access to Dolby Atmos
Game/voice balance button
Optical Pass-through, USB Power & Soundcard, USB Charging Port, AUX In / Mic out (TRRS 3.5mm) inputs via basestation
Compatible with Astro Gaming Command Center
Dolby virtual audio and Dolby Atmos
Up to 15-hours battery life
Up to 30ft wireless range
6mm uni-directional noise-cancelling microphone
Flip-to-mute functionality
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[@HolyElkGaming]

These reviews are like ASMR. Great content! Keep it up 😀

[@jaredgillespie3278]

I personally think the A50s are aging, Astro needs to make a whole new design or product category maybe an A60

[@swizzler8053]

Have them for years and they are still my favorite gaming headphones.

[@Twisted_Individual]

@@swizzler8053 it's because you haven't tried new models, I think.

[@swizzler8053]

@@Twisted_Individual perhaps but there is no need. The A50's are still working like a charm.

[@samholly1172]

A45 A55

[@YanDaddyy]

@@Twisted_Individual Nope. Tried many different brands and not just at the store. Keep coming back to Astros. Want to try the a30s as my a50s are approaching 3 years of use and starting to wear excessivly. I want to try the new Nova Pro Wireless before I make the choice though.

[@NickShelson]

Great review, 🍤 Thanks as always!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks Nicholas

[@brianduarte5724]

The A30’s look beautiful, but damn we need A60

[@juniorleslie9494]

I enjoy the feature on the Astros A50 where if you're not using the headphones, it automatically detects inactivity and powers off. While I'm uncertain if the A30 has this feature, I have noticed that the Astros A50 is considerably louder, based on multiple reviews I've conducted. Although I plan to switch to the A30 eventually, I'll continue using the Astros A50 for now, as it's designed specifically for gaming and nothing more.

[@arkhamkillzone]

The A30 do it and you can customise how soon before it will sleep and then power off.

[@LIL_D_916]

Really wish astros wireless line would allow you to move the mic to the right ear

[@necondaa]

I’m definitely sticking with the A50s until we get a Gen 5 of them or A60s whatever it’ll be. When I used the A30s my friends said the microphone picked up my breathing a lot more than the A50s did. Also I just love the sound of the A50s it’s awesome

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

They're great

[@goatbebryant4915]

That means you need to workout more

[@Ahahabih416]

Logitech A50x

[@rtgrajedaminersedu]

Don’t b fat

[@ballahm8016]

Thanks for the great review 👏🏻. 8:47 Astro a50* 😬

[@chlawrence007]

I have the A30s. I'm very happy with them. Had Turtle beach & Steelseries top of the line models before. (Both had plastic breakage issues) Comfortable, sound great. The only thing is the mic, which can be replaced with a $10.00 aftermarket 2.5 mm boom mic.

[@HoHeZaiKo]

What mic did you buyed?

[@nickboyer963]

I have the A30 My cousin complains about not being able to hear me. Talk a lot will a new mic help in any way to fix that. For 230 I don't think there worth it

[@lzgrfx08]

@@HoHeZaiKoexactly man I’m waiting on these and already I’m trying to choose a replacement

[@AtomTheReactive]

I had an older pair of A50's and unfortunately the flip mic broke.. they need to be redesigned with a detachable mic.

[@deedz2991]

Love the A30s👌💯 sound quality is awsome!Yes the mic could be beter but it does the basics so im happy with that.Hardly play multiplayer games nowadays anyway.Premium feel,comftable and most of all i love the bluetooth feature, I use these at the gym aswel💯💪 very happy with these headphones

[@goatbebryant4915]

I just got the a20s 😢 should have just pulled the trigger for the 2 hunnid

[@Biggy111]

Great Vid !!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed enough to sub

[@MalboGaming]

I just wish the a50s actually worked with the PS5 without the adapter mess

[@JoeMama-ly1kc]

A50s and other 300 dollar headsets are usually for PC

[@necondaa]

@@JoeMama-ly1kc That’s just wrong, A50s work great on PS5 or any other console.

[@xQuuez]

Where the thing for bluetooth fir a50s get link please

[@Bl4ckcr0wned]

You may wan't to try out the ROCCAT SYN Max Air :) I had the A50s but returned them due to some quality issues (I really liked them tho) and I was searching for a replacement headset with a dock. So far the SYN is awesome and I feel like I've found a worthy alternative. But I have to admit it's not made for consoles due to it's connectivity (Switch can be used tho since it has bluetooth).

[@cryptok9185]

How is the sound quality compared to the astro?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I am meant to be getting one

[@cryptok9185]

I just dug around and the sound quality is meant to be comparable to the turtle beach which to me are average compared to a50s or the new nova pro x

[@Bl4ckcr0wned]

@@cryptok9185 I've just tested out the SYN Max Air vs the A40s I still have to return (gen4 with MixAmp) and on flat eq for both the SYN blow the A40s out of the water. And the A40s to me sounded just a bit better than the A50s (also gen4), they don't have that little bit of a boxy sound the A50s have in direct comparison. But back to the SYN. They sound more clean/crisp, have way punchier bass (not the "fake" bass I mean, real bass) and they sound fuller. Ofc they have pads which are different, but overall they really sound better, powerful even (and they get really, really f*cking loud). I also own a pair of DT 1770 PROs and in comparison the A40s really sound cheap, which they aren't of course. Comfort wise - if you're interested - the A40s have a bit softer padding on top, with or without the Mod Kit, but more shallow and somehow less comfortable pads. The pads on the SYN are deep, even large ears should fit without a problem. Size wise the SYN are bigger in height, the A40s almost don't fit me at all (interestingly the A50s did, they seem to be a bit taller) and I have a big head. I have my 1770s on 7 "points" visible on each size if that helps someone. One thing the A50s have is the connectivity on the dock. Aux and Toslink are nowhere to be found on the dock of the SYN. There are 2 usb-c ports and that's it, one for connection and one for charging. But the SYN have bluetooth, which to me is almost better. But that means that you can't use the SYN on any console other than one that has bluetooth like the Switch. Oh and ofc you can use both connections at the same time, 2.4 and bluetooth, I really love that feature. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask :)

[@Calibretto9]

The A30 is interesting but it loses so much of what I love about the A50: base station, flip to mute mic, decent mic, and really easy to use controls. Hoping they don’t go too much like the A30 with their next A50 rendition.

[@Purgiful]

But it seems to provide something I've not seen before - xbox and PS compatibility.

[@Confestus]

when are they gonna release the a60's with usbc : (

[@zeohblitz6969]

@@Purgiful not just compatibility but the a30 wireless provides 7.1 and DTS with the 2.4ghz for consoles while optical port on a50 is no longer supported by ps5 and x|s so you either have to use hdmi adapter to get high quality or you get lower quality with a 3.5 or usb

[@goatbebryant4915]

A30s look way better cosmetic wise and lighter, they sound the same if not better I remember I had the Xbox 360 a30s with the first mix Amp in black ops 2 days and oh my the crispy audio I used to get had me getting accused of cheating 😂

[@Ahahabih416]

Check out the A50x leaks

[@anticheat3038]

love the sound on my a40's but i hate the hair pulling the headset does. hopefully the new a30's i just picked up is better about not pulling hair.

[@goatbebryant4915]

How doy you like them update?

[@OVE...]

Hello, could you make a comparison between the HyperX Cloud Orbit S vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

[@insulinaddict9586]

I'd go with the Nova, the only issue is the ear cups need to be deeper as in long gaming session you get that ear fatigue from your ear being too close.

[@MGuthrieTricking]

Those 3.5mm headphone Jack mic’s always crap out on me after a year. That alone is enough of a reason to ignore that headset entirely

[@grahambaldwinson130]

Tried the astro lg new ones but would love to get a pair of A50 that the headband doesn't pop off in this case I can't get anyone

[@insulinaddict9586]

Sucks that QC of the A50s is very bad, I lucked out on my warranty claim and got some that don't pop out.

[@ashenjoseph4114]

Are the A50s worth connecting to the PS5 without the adapter?

[@speedogomer]

I have a pair of A40s with the mixamp, I love the comfort, but the wire gets in the way, and I'm getting distortion and wierd audio glitches as the amp is failing. I want to go wireless. Will I be disappointed going from A40 to A30?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Not in my experience. I would certainly choose these over the A40s

[@speedogomer]

@@TheProvokedPrawn so between the A30 and A50, which do you prefer?

[@chaotickiller1875]

@@speedogomera50

[@goatbebryant4915]

This is why I'm going wireless but I got the a20s instead when I really wanted the a30s 😅😢

[@TheMrjonv]

Thank you

[@mycatsballs8195]

I still have the original a10 Haven’t found better wired headphones than those The new gen are flimsy and uncomfortable for me I was thinking of getting the a30 or some artics 7

[@goatbebryant4915]

I want the a30s so bad they just look nice af

[@iRiley]

My main problem is the app, and the fact you cannot use the PC G Hub or Astro Command center to control them. I don’t know about Android, but the headset not turning off issue, and the “cannot sink” issue happen almost daily on iOS. They’re extremely annoying; But not a deal breaker. More like a minor/becoming major inconvenience.

[@giogamer4825]

I know I am late to the party, but was wondering regarding the A50 if you plug a 3.5mm jack in the base coming from an Tv, will the sound be sent wireless to the Headset and can you change the volume?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

yup

[@giogamer4825]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks for the reply!! That is a great option, as I normally use my Logitech G935 headset wired when doing sim racing, as I cannot use wireless and a buttkicker at the same time on Ps5, so had to do a work around, but this A50 would be a great solution to race "wireless" again👌🏼

[@concentrates]

I have the a30s and i love them

[@plaskoklates9979]

did u have a40 before?

[@concentrates]

@@plaskoklates9979 ya back on xbox 360 lol

[@plaskoklates9979]

which better

[@goatbebryant4915]

I had the og a30s on the Xbox 360 best headset ever had due to the Dolby 7.1 surround sound 💯

[@EditHandIe]

That a30 mic is a no go thanks for the review

[@kasonligas]

Yeah mic sounds like hot trash

[@KefashWhite]

Literally was considering this until I read your comment. Thanks for saving me. I am looking for something with good mic which is hard to find.

[@EditHandIe]

@@KefashWhite I got my a40 trs for years I don’t think I’ll get a new pair until they do something great

[@gunshinestate124]

Could a30s run ps5 game audio and pc discord audio at the same time with this like how you can do with the a50s? And if yes could one mic work for pc discord while the other mic works with game chat? 🤔

[@Enmanuel248]

You could just transfer the discord over to PS5 and get all of the audio coming from the PS5.

[@gunshinestate124]

@Enmanuel248 nahh cause you can't hear game chat at the same time as discord chat. I like to hear both chats and talk to both on COD

[@Enmanuel248]

@@gunshinestate124 Gotcha. That makes sense. Theoretically, you should be able to connect through Bluetooth on your PS5 and Connect through the Dongle on your PC. It should work. The integrated mic should be assigned to the PS5 and the boom mic should go to your PC.

[@gunshinestate124]

@Enmanuel248 true but unfortunately playstation decided to not add a Bluetooth feature to the ps5 😮‍💨 last playstation to have built in Bluetooth was the ps3

[@Treypickens]

Yes it can, I do that now. I plug the 3.5 mm headphone jack into my PC to use discord and then just plug in the transmitter that’s included with the headphones into the ps5 and I can hear both discord and game chat at the same time

[@bungie17]

Funny but ...where was the sound quality comparison?

[@davislawrence3590]

Nobody else noticed the bottom left at 2:24? Cool.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You like ice lollypops

[@antnope3042]

So I can use wired and wireless at the same time?

[@Cary_mac]

Watched like 10 videos on the A30 and can’t believe how many people gave this headset any good remarks. Sound is tinny and shallow, the mic sucks, the ear pads are legit the hardest I’ve ever felt. They look great but need not look at any KZbinrs reviews for these kinds of products anymore. Sad days.

[@nickboyer963]

I have the astro a 30 I do not think there worth the price. People complain about not being able to hear me with the Mic a lot Every Time I turn my PlayStation on. I got a unplugged dangle and plug it back in. Or my mic wont-work correctly. When I watch Netflix most of time it cuts in and out the whole time. I'm watching Super knowing for $230. They are way overpriced for what they are. There's cheaper options, That are better. Don't waste your money on these. Just get A50

[@Macdaddyfromthenati]

So basically same headset, one just has a charging station the other doesn’t, also one’s more comfy den the other I think imma go with the a30s cheaper sound quality is the same nd I can connect my phone for music that’s tuff

[@w4yne3d61]

U say leather shuts out more sound but u can buy leather cups for a50

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Sure but that's an additional purchase. Not included as standard...

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

Hard to beat the Astro a50 gen4 :)

[@graffbash909]

My gen 3 are still smacking.

[@DADDY_SICK]

@@graffbash909 Im still rocking my 8 year old gen 2 A50s lol

[@JavierGarcia-jx7ix]

my experience w the A50s have been terrible, had the first gen, base station was buggy asf, lasted about a year until they stopped working, bought the gen 2 A50s, also had to drop even more money to make it compatible w my ps5. same thing happened, the base station was all buggy, constantly needed to hard reset it, update it via the command center, then after a year they stopped working too

[@Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD]

@@DADDY_SICKso am I the white and green ones. They sound better then a lot of current headphones I’ve boughten that I’ve returned. I feel like these a40s are like those newest turtle beaches.

[@JoeMama-ly1kc]

Can’t beat the 2017 a40 tr

[@Purgiful]

The A50 also comes with a beer?!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

It should do the amount of money it costs. 🤣

[@LobisAnthony]

Im thinking on getting this ones or the turtle beach 700s max or maybe steel series nova pro but a friend give me a 50 % code for the astros so I can get them 200 bugs with tax :( 😅

[@0mfg0wnt]

How’d you get that big of a discount? My dog just chewed up my a40s and I was gonna get a50s but they’re so damn expensive.

[@Vex.Q8]

I like u bro ❤️🤝

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐

[@Niickii010]

How is it possible that an older headset has a better mic then the newer one 😂

[@dustinburkle8608]

A30 has a 2.5mm jack which will result is a lower quality microphone. The built in mic on the a30 generally sounds like the a50 normal mic

[@necondaa]

That’s why I returned the A30s I I didn’t like the microphone so I’m sticking with my A50s these bad boys are amazing

[@Kadoooshify]

All I hear in your videos is 'a number of different reasons' or 'various different..' Just can't unhear it. Said both those phrases 3 times each in the first 3 minutes. Sorry,good otherwise 😂

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Uh oh. I better buy a thesaurus 🤣

[@sergiok6660]

As i read youe comment, he said it in the video lol

[@Msigw]

The A30 mic is laughably bad, and difficult to keep in place. And the cups are way to small for an adult man. Super bummed, and easy decision to return.

[@Clark89.]

cold glass of brew

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Pardon

[@Clark89.]

@@TheProvokedPrawn lol i seen a glass of beer right on brother

[@Clark89.]

@@TheProvokedPrawn you kno the beer that was sittin by the a50 lol

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Clark89. Ah sorry. It's been a while since I made this 😂

[@Clark89.]

@@TheProvokedPrawn haha aint gonna lie that beer look good lol and i dont drink haha, that right there made me sub and what a great vid

[@wolfpackwegeki7353]

Dock station is ass

[@DannyL87]

A50s > over these garbage ass crap, so generic and over played style the a50 were unique

[@TikTok.indica]

I have the new A30s now and have the old gen A50s and i am very pleased with the new gen A30s no complaints. 👌

[@Twisted_Individual]

0 reason to buy Astro A50 when you have Arctis, Arctis PRO Wireless were already better, now you have Nova PRO which is waaaay better.

[@Chr15Payne]

The Arctis headsets used to crack easily. Not for bad treatment, the metal hinge was surrounded by a hard plastic that would crack over time just from the flex it gets from putting it on and taking it off. Can't speak on durability of the new Nova pro headset. My a50 doesn't have those weak points, and have proven more durable so far after over a year

[@Chr15Payne]

Also I prefer the charging base to swapping batteries. I found out over time that I actually hate swapping batteries. Miss the Bluetooth tho

[@kadenmittler9963]

What about the 7+?

[@Chr15Payne]

@@kadenmittler9963 you're asking me? I think they're good for the price. But I'd have the same durability concerns. If you can get an extended warranty 1-2 years it may be worth it

[@irongiantidk5648]

Nova pros mic quality is the worst I’ve ever heard. It literally can’t get worse I’ve heard better mics on $30 turtle beach sound quality is alright it’s on par with the a50s maybe a tad better. Love the external batteries but besides that they r garbage especially for $350