Tuesday, March 26

Astro A10 Gen 2, analysis and opinion of these gaming headphones



Logitech is one of the most powerful companies when it comes to launching peripherals. Whether it’s for gaming (with some flashy devices like the Pro X Superlight) or for work (with the fantastic MX Keys Mini keyboard), they’ve filled the market with quality products.

However, within the Logitech universe, we find brands like Blue (responsible for Blue Yeti microphones) and Astro. Both made a name for themselves a few years ago in different environments, with Astro being one of the most successful companies (along with Razer or MSI) in esports environments.

Now, under the Logitech umbrella, They have renewed one of the most classic input gaming headphones, the A10with a Gen 2 that I am going to analyze next.

Astro A10 Gen 2
driver size 32mm neodymium
frequency response 20 – 20,000Hz
Impedance 32 ohms
Microphone pickup pattern Unidirectional
overall weight 246 grams
Connection type 3.5mm jack | removable
Price 60 euros on Amazon

Sections of the analysis of the Astro A10 Gen 2:

Comfortable and built to last

The first thing that catches the eye of the Astro A10 Gen 2 is the packaging. The company assures that they are seeking to be neutral in carbon emissions. This is achieved by replanting trees to minimize the footprint, but it’s something we also noticed on the package.

As you can see in this unboxing, the A10 Gen 2 they barely have plastic inside the box. This has been replaced by paper and cardboard, the only plastic we found being the one that protects the microphone (which, for that matter, could also have been replaced by paper).

When picking up the headphones we noticed one of the features that I liked the most. They weigh very little with only 246 grams and they are one of those that have not bothered me, at all, in long gaming sessions.

They’re not the lightest in the class, as Logitech itself has some that win in this regard (the G435s we reviewed a while ago), but they’re definitely pretty light.

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One of the hallmarks of the first generation was resistance. They could be “mistreated” and the truth is that they always came out well thanks to very flexible materials. Here that characteristic is maintained and the part of the headband gives a lot of security.

However, at the design level, what I like the most is that, despite being input, they have removable pads. If the standard ones (which are quite comfortable thanks to their padding) break or get very dirty, you will be able to remove them to exchange them or wash them -with care, of course-.

The headband pad can also be easily removed and this is something I love because if you treat them right it means they will last forever. And it is that, those that have a leatherette coating or that type of finish end up wearing out and, if they cannot be replaced, you are left without headphones.

The truth is that it is a good detail in headphones that they are packed with little things that add up to a very solid set.

The rails to adjust them to each head size are rigid and they won’t move by accident, the coiled cord adds an interesting touch, the headphone cord is detachable, and the colors are gorgeous.

What has squeaked me the most is the microphone. Apart from its sound, which I will now leave you with a sample, it cannot be uncoupled. You will be able to raise and lower it, as well as adjust it a little so that it is close to the mouth, but it is not in the optimal position.

If you raise it all the way you have a kind of ‘click’ which means that it has been muted and it is something that is fine, but I would have liked to have another quick access when muting the micro.

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On the jack cable we have a volume control which is quite ergonomic and is well thought out to use without looking, but a button to mute the microphone would have been good.

A very ‘gaming’ sound with a scratch-approved mic

Well, the design is something that I have loved and I think it is one of the strong points of these headphones, but if we buy this type of device for something, it is, obviously, to play (and to communicate).

This is where we notice that we are dealing with an entry-level device. I’m going to start by talking about the microphone. I’ve already mentioned that I would like a button on the “remote” to mute myself, but other than that, the sound we get is a bit choppy.

Speaking at a normal pace, with a normal volume and without exaggerating, in the recording that I leave you below you can see that yes, you understand me, but it’s not the most pleasant sound because it stings.

It may be my drive, but I’ve recorded it in GarageBand at the best possible quality, and it’s certainly a much higher quality than you can get on a media platform like PS Plus or Xbox Live.

But hey, you get an idea of ​​how they are going to listen to you and, if you can, I recommend that you lower the sensitivity a couple of points if your device gives you that option.

If we go to the sound that we are going to obtain, I think it is very “gaming”. This means that it abuses the bass a bit to offer a sound that is great in titles such as shooters or the most cinematographic, but that you will not be able to “get” from video games.

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If you start listening to music in HD with these headphones, you notice the shortcomings, but hey, in the end it is a device that is not made for that, of course.

The drivers are 32 millimeters and the cushions are not as big as those we have tried in other models, but still, at least in my case, they hug the ear well and since the cushion is quite soft, they have not bothered me during several hours of play.

Raising the level of the entry range with very TOP details

In the end, I think Astro -Logitech- has more than fulfilled maintaining a good quality/price ratio in the entry range as far as sound is concerned, but with details that we do not find in many high-end.

Beyond the sound, which fails to stand out among its kind, the best thing about these headphones is the design. They are comfortable, you will be able to wear them for hours because they are not heavy and the pads are soft.

That they can be removed to wash or replace in case of breakage is a most interesting point in its favor and the colors available are striking and so that each user finds the one they like best.

The tone of these purple ones are amazing, but in the unboxing that I left you at the beginning of the analysis you can also see the design in black.

At the end, there are little things to improve, such as the quality of the microphone or that it can be muted with a buttonbut if you are looking for comfortable and cheap headphones to play, these Astro A10 Gen 2 are a great option.

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