24.6.2019

Despite being in the budget-friendly segment of the market, the Astro A10 doesn’t feature a terrible design, in fact, it features premium looks. No there’s no metal here, but the plastic used is incredibly sturdy and the overall design is pretty slick.With two large rectangular earcups and a rubber covered headband at the top, the A10's look like a decent set of gaming cans. They may not feature some of the cooler design elements of Astro's more expensive headsets, but they still, look pretty sweet.Each earcup sits on a rail which allows you to easily adjust them to about an inc downwards, allowing for easy fit on most head sizes from kids to adults.The rails themselves feel rather sturdy and there's no chance of accidentally adjusting the headset when you don't mean to.A bendable microphone sits on an up/down pivot that also acts as a mute switch to activate and deactivate the microphone, so in other words, when the microphone is up, it's off and when it'ss down, it's on. My one issue here is that the microphone, while bendy doesn't seem to stay exactly where I put it and bounces back slightly.The included 6 foot long 3.5mm audio cable is completely detachable from the headset itself and also features an in-line volume adjustment dial. Other than this dial, the headset features no buttons.While this gaming headset will work with all consoles of this generation, you will require a headset adaptor for original Xbox One controllers that don't feature an audio jack, if you're still using one that is.Thick padding around each earcup and some on the headband, make this headset feel quite comfortable overall. During long periods of use, however, they start to feel a bit tight around the ears, which can cause some discomfort.Given their price, you won't find any surround sound on the A10's, instead, you get stereo sound, which means the overall experience isn't as immersive as some of the more pricier headsets available. That said the A10's do a stellar job in the audio department, considering their budget price tag.In party chat on the PS4, I am able to clearly hear the voices of other participants with no audio breakup or concerning issues. My PS4 picks up the headset with no problems at all, while connected to my Dualshock 4.In game audio, whilst not in a party chat comes out clear and crisp, with all sounds easily noticeable. I have been playing Borderlands: The Pre Sequel using these and while it's probably not the best game to talk about audio, these cans did an amazing job rendering the audio and sound produced within that game.The A10's feature two 40mm drivers which do an excellent job of pushing out some very well balanced audio, no matter what you're using them for. Using them for music with my PC, I was not disappointed as they still produce clear and crisp music. At loud volumes, they remain clear and lack any distortion, which is always nice to see, especially in budget headsets. Bass could be a bit higher in my opinion as I feel they do lack it a bit, but other than that, they sound excellent.Just like the audio, the microphone performs really well. I am clearly heard when talking through it and there are no real issues occurring. The pivot up to mute and down to unmute is a very handy feature, which is very welcome in this day and age. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

11.12.2018

ASTRO Gaming The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild A10 HeadsetASTRO produce a range of Game themed headphones of very interesting design and materials compared to other over ear headphones.The head band is made of some type of robust plastic and has the sliding adjustment integrated into the design.There is no joint to fail and no metal slide to get bent.The material allows for a high degree of torque or twist to be sustained without damage.Other designs, notably those that include a joint between ear cup and headband, often fail at this point as pulling headphones off or twisting the ear cups against the joint breaks them down.This ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset will not suffer from that or beingaccidentally sat on or even the odd bout of gamer rage.The design of the ear cups is also interesting as it affords adjustment on / around the ear by a kind of gimbal mechanism built into the housing.On the Breath of the Wild editions this is inset in Gold. This adjustment works well and allows for a good fit.The ear pads are generous and soft covered with faux velvet material.One result of the design is that these are wide headphones compared to some others.The fold down microphone is by convention attached to the left ear cup and is on a malleable wand.The ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset is a wired headset - connecting by cable to your PC / Console / Device using a 3.5mm 4 core jack plug to carry a stereo signal plus microphone. The cable included is 1m long and has a volume control in line. The cable ends are not the same - the jack plug closest to the volume control is longer than a standard 3.5mm jack and is designed to go into the earpiece of the headphones; the other end goes into your device or the chat adaptor.As this is a Zelda themed headset it’s likely to be used with a Switch on the go and so the 1m cable included makes sense.Using the ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset with a PC you might want an extension cable.Also in the box is a Nintendo Switch Chat adaptor.The headset is Zelda themed from the box all the way through to the gold Z logo and moulding on the ear pieces and decals in the design.The Zelda fan will love this - perhaps adding value to what is otherwise an A10 headset plus a Switch chat adaptor.Sound quality, which is notoriously subjective:Can you really get a bad sounding pair of headphones these days? Basic tech is really pretty good and headphones provide a level of immersion seemingly using your head as a third speaker. As these are wired headphones you get a good stable audio signal with no drop out or interferenceThe ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset claim to be “specifically tuned for gaming, providing accurately detailed immersive audio, the way game developers intended”.OK - so despite this marketing speak - I actually think these are pretty good if a little lacking in separation and a bit woolly overall compared to say a set of headphones not designed for gaming at the same sort of price point.I think it’s really about the Zelda tie in and the durability aspects as much as the sound for this ASTRO Gaming A10 Headset.

28.4.2021

I'm giving my opinion based on using them on the PS5. They work with PS4 & PC too or xbox if you buy the correct version (green). Soo:-I'm going to start by saying my overall experience in a large paragraph before I go into detail, well; I really like their audio, they sound really good for the price and definitely better than the Astro A10s! The mic quality I think is a little downgrade compared to A10s but my friends got used to it by one session of gaming so now it's fine, but it picks up more background audio than the A10s did for some reason. They are very comfortable, way more comfortable than the A10s BUT if you have a large head then they MIGHT be small for your head.So far I had one random moment when they just turned off and I had to turn them on and they worked fine so I'm not sure what happend there, maybe a glitch? Maybe it lost connection? I'm not sure, I will update ABOVE with date of update if any other issues occur but apart from this, I'd definitely recommend them.-This is key, they have 3 audio pre-sets (EQs) than you can switch between using 1 button and the headset makes noise letting you know which EQ you are using. The EQs are:_(1/2/3 information provided by ASTRO GAMING WEBSITE)_1. ASTRO: Best mode for all gamers - tuned for gaming by ASTRO's audio experts. Precise bass for immersion. Balanced mids and highs for the optimal gaming audio experience._2. STUDIO: For music and movies. Neutral for accuracy across a range of media usages._3. PRO: Ideal for streamers and pro gamers. Tuned towards mids and highs for precise details. Optimizes surround sound performance as too much bass can cause spatial distortion._When they are charing the orange light is blinking and when they are fully charged then the orange light is just on and isn't blinking anymore so it means they are fully charged. So far I didn't have them run out of battery. Apparently 15+ hours of battery life and it true so far.-They don't cancel much noise meaning you will be able to hear stuff in real life around you and people around you might hear audio from your headset!-They are super light on your head which feels amazing and the ear cups are bigger than A10s so your ears fit inside comfortably!-Disadvantage of them on PS4/PS5 would be that the Game/Voice buttons are pretty much useless as they don't do anything because they are only compatible with XBOX and PC.-Again I recommend getting these or if you are not in a hurry for a new headset then wait for Astro to drop GEN 5 of A40s/A50s that will be native to PS5 & XSX and buy them, but they will release probably next year.-Oh and yea they connect via usb thing so plug it into your console and pres the button on it so it's blue for PlayStation and you are ready to game! Thanks for reading, I think I mentioned most things! :) will update if I have any issues or anything I feel like adding to this review! Thanks!

19.12.2018

I’m a bit of a Legend of Zelda fan. A passion that started twenty years ago with The Ocarina of Time. I have all the Legend of Zelda Amiibos, Breath of the Wild (BoTW) decals on my Switch dock, a BoTW carry case and Game Card case... You get the idea. Astro A10s have been a wildly popular mid-range headphone for some time, with lots of different branded versions available. This version with Legend of Zelda branding and the official Nintendo seal on the box is however clearly the right pair for me.The headphones themselves are a nice matte black with gold Zelda “Z” logos on the earcups and Hylian Crests on the headband. They look good and they feel great. The cables feel nice and thick.The memory foam earcups are super comfy and completely cover your ear. The adjustable headband is padded too. These headphones fit really comfily on your head, they’re not too big and they don’t move about when you’re playing. The mic boom has a nice flexi rubberised feel to it and it mutes automatically when you flip it up. At least it’s supposed too. When testing it on my iPhone, it kept recording whatever position I put it in. The quality of the recording was however fine. There are two cables supplied. One is a standard 3.5mm AUX cable with an in-line volume control. The other is a splitter type “Switch Chat Cable” that lets you plug one cable into the Switch and another into your Smartphone for use with the Nintendo Switch Online App. Everyone knows it’s a crazy cumbersome setup, which might be why it's actually pretty difficult to find anyone else wearing a headset to chat to. This has made it difficult to test this feature out. I keep on going into the MK8 Global lobby and whilst it’s easy to get a game with players from all over the world, I’ve yet to find anyone else to talk to. To be honest I’m quite old-skool with Nintendo, I mostly play either solo or with friends / family in local multi-player so It's not something I'm going to spend much time on.Sound quality is solid and more than acceptable - without being knockout. I thought the A10s delivered a great sense of stereo and decent bass, but they could be cleaner at the high end. Playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, other drivers zip past you and the sound comes from all the right places. Explosions and other deep sounds make a nice bassy rumble. I love sneaking into a Bokoblin camps in BoTW and lighting up the explosive barrels with my fire arrows, and it sounds great through these headphones. Brighter, higher sounds can seem a little indistinct though and music tracks like the fantastic new Super Smash Ultimate theme “Lifelight” can sound a little flat. Certainly for me the combination of the Zelda branding, the excellent build quality and the solid audio make these a good buy at their current price.

25.5.2021

I'm a gamer who has tested and used many headsets and my review is based on that fact as well as other facts.The Astro A20 Gen 2 is simply an amazing headset for the price. The performance definitely punches above it's price.The only reason I gave it a 4 Star is because whilst I knew the game/voice balance is not supported, it still would have been good to have it and they've included the buttons for it, but just not supported. But I think that's not Astro's fault and more to do with Sony Playstation.The Great:The sound quality is exactly what you would expect from an Astro headset. I previously had the A50's which costs 3 times more than the A20. I went through 2 A50's. First one broke and the other had glitches.

16.12.2018

A nice addition to your officially licensed Nintendo and Zelda collection!!I’m pleasantly surprised by these. Incredibly powerful bass for their modest plastic body and cloth covered ear pieces, they claim to be tuned by Astro Audio specialists. Astro is another division of Logitech I notice, so while that isn’t the same as Dolby certified, its as though these have been tuned for the Switch (and gamers) specifically, and the result is beautiful, with nice rumbling bass resonance, and crisp high end. Breath of the Wild sounds cinematic!The Nintendo licence gives some quirks. For example, for the life of me I can’t push the volume on these too high even though the cord has an additional independent volume control to push it,

10.2.2019

If you are reading this review, you are probably already aware that Astro make very good headsets, and the A10's are no exception. These are the budget range from Astro, but that doesn't mean they are cheap.Build QualityAs standard for Astro, these are very well built, they feel premium and the Zelda theme is done very well, and will look great on anyone's shelf. With these being specifically for the Nintendo Switch, it comes with the splitter cable in order to connect to both the Switch and a mobile phone with the Nintendo Online App in order to use the Chat Speak. But you can bypass this and just use the standard audio cable to plug it into a PC, Xbox or PS4 should you choose to.Features and Sound QualitySound quality is excellent,

24.6.2019

The ASTRO A10 gaming headset is a good-quality and well-featured gaming headset with only one minor flaw that I noticed.Firstly sound quality is good - I found the headphones to have good presence and clarity, with particularly impressive bass response, giving weight to intense action sequences. Overall the sound was very respectable, and I found them to enhance the experience of gaming overall.Secondly the design; there are some great features thrown in here, such as the muting of the microphone when you flip it up, the inclusion of in-line volume control, and a detachable adapter for line-in + headphone audio in the box, meaning you can also easily use them as just a pair of headphones.Lastly comfort,

17.6.2019

Wow well where do I start with this amazing headset. Both myself and my 11 year old son love gaming so was excited to try it out. And as I thought we have not been disappointed, the headset is extremely comfortable and extendable to ensure it fits a range of ages/sizes. The ear cushions are extremely comfortable and don’t rub, they are also noise cancelling so when you have this headset on you are in a gaming world of your own, I had to flash the light to get my sons attention as he could not hear me which it’s another great feature, the design itself is sleek and classy, a dash of colour but not to much, this helps it become a generic headset which is also great for everyone.

30.4.2021

These gaming wired headsets are available in black/blue, black/green, black/red, white/blue or white/green, I received the headset in white/green to reviewThese headsets can be used on Xbox, PS4/5, Nintendo Switch, plus PC or laptops, I'll be mainly using these on my laptop for watching videos and podcasts and for Zoom/Team meetings etcTo start off I was really impressed with the sound quality of these headphones, I've tried them listening to music and watching videos so far, not had any online meetings yet so can't tell how they'll hold up to that with using the microphone, but I have every confidence that they'll be amazingAlthough to start off these were really comfortable,

12.5.2021

Are you after a pair of lower price premium gaming headphones? Want a tough pair for heavy handed kids? Look no further, sorted...These are the Astro Gaming A10 Headset with 3.5mm connector and inline volume control. These come in white / green modern design with 200cm cord length and flip mic.These just plug n play into your controller, just do it! You can use on XB, PC, Mobile, PS or Mac. But they are Xbox branded.To control these is pretty basic, the remote has + / - vol wheel and the mic flips up / down. To mute just flip up, or use your controller as normal.Using these is a decent experience as far as wired gaming headphones go, they have a system called Astro Audio V2 which does wonders for the sound whether it's in game or listening to music.

18.6.2021

I have been a casual Gamer most of my life and gave already tried lots of Gaming headphones. I have used a few other gaming headphones and have always found one or more issues with them. On first impression I felt that these are well built and made from good materials. They are not the best on the market, but they are better than others.After using them for a few days, I felt that they were very easy to use specially on pc and offered very well balanced sound without a lot of bass. However, in terms of looks and design they perfectly match the XBOX aesthetic so might be best to use with XBOX. They did feel a bit less comfortable than the other ones I have used and felt a bit too tight on my rather large head.

26.5.2021

ASTRO A10 wired black and blue model. Great sound quality for the price. Mics good as well, but the key feature of the almost indestructible plastic headband makes them uncomfortable for prolonged use over a few hours at a time (for me)So if you plan to wear these all day then you may find the more expensive astro models a better buy.Like other revierwers I found you really have to push the 3.5 mm cable into the headset to get stereo (both speakers] and the mic to work. If you only get sound from one of the headset speakers then the cable is not fully inserted.Headset works great with Xbox Series SX plugged into controller and Astros tuning is very good for gaming.

1.7.2019

I got this headset after my last pair got damaged. I can't see the same happening with these, the build is pretty robust but still visually appealing. The headset itself is very comfy, it comes with a foam protector which definitely makes a difference as my previous headsets haven't had that! The longest session I've played with this headset so far is a 4 hour session on Half Life and wasn't in any discomfort throughout! I've used this headset a number of times when my friends have been over and they seem to cancel out the background noise really well. The ear pieces cover my ears perfectly (feels very cushy) and this coupled with the excellent bass and surround sound really allows you to get submersed in whatever game you're playing!

15.5.2021

Astro A10 Gaming Headphones – owned by Logitech since 2017- have been around for years. There’s been loads of different branded versions - from Legend of Zelda and Call of Duty to Playstation and Xbox - but they’re basically all the same headset. These ones have “works with the new Xbox” printed on the packaging but they’re entirely compatible with anything that uses a 3.5mm aux connector – whether that’s an Xbox, Playstation, Switch or mobile phone. There's not even any Xbox branding on the headset - just the suggestive used of white and green.There’s a good reason for the A10s continued popularity – I think they’re a great all rounder. The build quality is tough and durable with a light and flexible headband and big comfortable earcups.

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