Based on 3 r/BuyItForLife mentions

Gaming A50 Wireless Headset

$259.99

Astro

A50 LIGHTSPEED Wireless + Base Station is made to play. With PLAYSYNC AUDIO, you can connect and quickly switch between 3 gaming systems including Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC and more, all from a single button on the headset. PRO-G GRAPHENE audio drivers achieve unprecedented clarity and precision, critical for full immersion and in-game decision making. 24 bit LIGHTSPEED delivers the highest levels of wireless performance, and the 48 kHz high res microphone provides broadcast quality sound for your voice. A50 LIGHTSPEED Wireless + Base Station is a breakthrough in design and engineering for the ultimate multi-platform console gaming experience.

Reddit mentions

  • “Two questions: 1. How rough are you on your stuff? 2. Have you tried the Astro A50 headset? It's a bit pricey, but I absolutely love it and it's the best headset I've ever owned.…”
  • “Astro, or at least they were when I bought my pair of A20’s. I was in the same position as you in 2019 and then I bought a pair of Astro A20’s and they’re built like a tank and…”
  • “I have an Astro A50. It was crazy expensive back in the day but held up somehow fine for 10 years. Now the soft touch is peeling. And I can’t use it only on one ear to hear around…”
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Product details
Headphone Cup Type
Over-ear
Body Part Use
Head
Noise Cancellation Type
Improved noise isolation (via optional Mod Kit)
Max Battery Life
15 hours
Battery Highlights
Rechargeable
Recharge Time
3 Hours
Rechargeable Battery
Yes
Standby Time
~ 20 months
Earpad Material
Fabric, Leatherette
Driver Size
40 mm
Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz
Headphone Impedance
48 Ohm
Sensitivity
118 dB @1kHz (Characteristic SPL)
Sound Output
Surround sound
Audio Highlights
PLAYSYNC AUDIO
Total Harmonic Distortion
<1%, 1.0%, <0.1%
Water Protection
Waterproof
Waterproof
Yes
Water Resistant
No
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Wireless Type
RF, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, RF
Compatible Devices
PC
Ports and Interfaces
USB
Cable Length
3 ft
Connectivity Highlights
Connect and switch between 3 gaming systems at once with PLAYSYNC AUDIO
Transmission Range
Up to 12 meters (via LIGHTSPEED)
Radio Frequency Range
2.4 GHz
Microphone Highlights
With Microphone
Noise Cancelling Microphone
Yes
Integrated Microphone
Yes
Microphone Frequency Response
60-20,000 Hz
Microphone Mount Type
Boom mic
Microphone Sound Input
Omnidirectional
Microphone Technology
6 mm
Retractable Microphone
No
Microphone Quantity
Dual-mic
Remote Control
Yes
Touch Controls
No
Remote Control Function
Volume Control
Earcup Style
Ear-Cup (Over the Ear)
Earcup Type
Open-back
Style
Headset
Weight
363 g
Dimensions
88.4 mm (Width)
Foldable
No
Material
Plastic
Monaural
No
Manufacturing
China (Country of Origin)
Performance Highlights
PLAYSYNC Audio
Driver Technology
PRO-G GRAPHENE
Diaphragm Size
40 mm
Magnet Material
Neodymium
Compliant Standards
EN 50332
Recommended Use
Gaming
Highlighted Uses
Gaming
Suitable For Kids
No
Typical Users
Gamers
Included Accessories
Base Station
Supported Accessories
HDMI adapter (for PlayStation 5 compatibility), A50 Mod Kit