Astro A10

Excellent sound quality for the price ; Good mic ; Durable design ; Simple installation

Can be uncomfortable after prolonged use ; No surround sound

Despite looking and feeling like a sub-$100 gaming headset, the Astro A10 gaming headset has the best sound quality of the entry-level headsets we’ve tested.

Rich bass for a $60 headset ; Flip-to-mute microphone ; Very durable

Narrow soundscape sometimes leads to muddy audio ; Plastic, plastic, plastic ; Colors aren't very eye-catching

Like the HyperX Cloud Stinger last year, there’s a lot of equivocating in this Astro A10 review—a lot of “It’s good...for a $60 headset.” Because it is. There are certainly aspects that could be improved, from a wider soundscape to larger earcups to a...

Strong sound for the price ; Comfortable, durable build ; Smart flip-to-mute mic

No surround sound

Deviating from its premium offerings, Astro's A10 Gaming Headset still delivers a quality aural experience without breaking the bank.

Excellent audio quality. Powerful bass. Feels very comfortable.

No accessories included. No simulated surround sound.

The Astro Gaming A10 is the best budget headset we've tested by far. It's comfortable, sounds excellent, and costs a completely reasonable $60. It doesn't have the customizable aspects or simulated surround sound of the A40, but it's less than half the...

Comfy even after long play sessions ; PC, console and mobile-friendly ; Easy on your wallet

Construction is particularly plasticky ; Mic can’t be removed

A good looking wired headset that sounds good for the cash and should play nicely with your other tech – even if it’s very no frills.

Well-built and decently comfortable. Consistent audio delivery. Amazing microphone recording quality.

Leak a bit of noise. Awful noise isolation. Not stable enough for exercise. Bulky design. No sound customization features.

The Astro A10 are satisfactory for neutral sound. These over-ears have an uneven sound profile with a bump in their bass range that adds extra boom and punch to your audio. Vocals and lead instruments, in contrast, sound honky, and are pushed towards...

Comfy even after long play sessions ; PC, console and mobile-friendly ; Easy on your wallet

Construction is particularly plasticky ; Mic can’t be removed

A good looking wired headset that sounds good for the cash and should play nicely with your other tech – even if it’s very no frills.

Very heavy, not working in pc

Very comfortable , easy to use and good value for money

Plastic on side sometimes makes a squeaky noise when you move your head