Reviewers Liked
- Great battery life
- Comfortable design
- Surprising audio quality
- Functional noise-cancellation feature
Reviewers Didn't Like
- No console compatibility
- Finicky Bluetooth connection
- Doesn't block out as much sound as competitors
Astro Gaming A38
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By techlife.net
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Price: $279 From: Bluemouth Critical specs: 15–20KHz, 2 x active noise-cancelling voice mics, 2 x active ambient noise cancelling mics, 188 grams, NFC pairing and wake up, interchangable tags, hard shell travel caseNot content with being leader in PC...
By Gizmodo
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The $279.95 Astro A38 is a competent, versatile, no-surprises gaming headset. Its noise cancellation isn't as good as proper noise cancelling headphones like the Parrot Zik 2.0 and the Bose QuietComfort 25, but that's in part because it's an on-ear...
By PCWorld
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The A38 has fantastic audio for a Bluetooth headset, but at $200+ there are much better options available—especially when you're not on-the-go.
By PC Mag
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Astro Gaming's on-ear A38 headphones combine a stylish design, Bluetooth connectivity, and noise cancellation, although the latter isn't quite as impressive as competitors' versions of the...
By gamecrate.com
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Bluetooth headsets are thing of rarity in the mostly wired world of gaming headsets, but that hasn't stopped Astro from trying their luck with the Astro A38. With a $230 price tag and compatibility restricted Bluetooth enabled PCs, phones, and tablets...
By IGN
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The Astro A38 headset is a good wireless headset for the mobile gamer; it can create the kind of gaming experience that’ll have you too absorbed to notice your subway stop flying by. But if you’re trying to tune into the most devices possible with one headset, or get the biggest audio bang for your gaming dollar, you’re better served getting a versatile wireless headset for the living room, and then also bearing the indignity of cables like so many of the headphone and earbud wearing public.
By TechRadar
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It's expected that great, high-performing technology doesn't come cheap, but for $230, I think the average gamer would expect a bit more. Whether that means adding a 3.5mm jack for easier PC gaming, or a better microphone, is ultimately up to Astro...
By TopTenREVIEWS
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The Astro Gaming A38 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones provide a low-latency connection and high fidelity playback with active noise-cancelling technology. Its Bluetooth features allow you to connect to any compatible device, including MP3 players,...
By eTeknix
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Astro is one of the hottest gaming brands around. They're proving a popular choice with pro gamers in the eSports community, as well as winning over consumers with their high-end performance, and premium aesthetics. We've reviewed a few products from...
By evolveent.com
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If you're an avid gamer who wants a high-end console headset, don't worry about getting a pair of these. For basically anyone else, this headset will not let you down. Commuters and mobile gamers especially should take notice. If it's too expensive,...
By Pocket-lint
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Astro Gaming is at E3 2014 in Los Angeles, where it has announced two new products set to debut this year as well as a new partnership with Microsoft's Halo video game franchise. And Pocket-lint got the inside scoop and even a first-hand look at some of...
By TechRadar AU
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The Astro A38 headphones are an extremely luxurious pair of headphones for its $229 (about £ 136/AU$ 243) price. However, for the most part, the price tag is well worth. The A38s have an extremely comfortable fit and topnotch audio quality. It might not...
By evolveent.com
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Astro Gaming has had a successful run with its high-quality gaming headsets. Thanks to the brand's elite sound quality and premium ergonomics, consumers recognize the company as the best in the business on the console/PC front. Now with the rise of...
By Gamezoom.net
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Mit dem A38 liefert Astro ein sehr gutes Bluetooth Headset ab. Unser Testmuster bietet eine hochwertige Verarbeitungsqualität, einwandfreie Technik (Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, ANC), ein sauberes Klangbild und eine üppige Akkulaufzeit. Kritik gibt es lediglich...
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