With the Astro A30 (priced at $229.99 on Amazon), Logitech didn’t need to sweeten the deal. Since they excel at all forms of gaming, have good overall sound, and a very comfortable fit, they already stand out in a competitive market of excellent gaming headsets. It certainly helps that the well-known company introduced a Mandalorian-themed version of the headset at the beginning of March, right in time for the third season premiere—and it only costs $20 more. Even a baby Yoda babysitter might like the Astro A30s, despite the fact that they are connected with a relatively unreliable app.
Here are some details about the headset we tried out:
Price: $230
Up to 27 hours of battery life
40mm drivers are used.
white, navy, and gunmetal grey version of a Mandalorian
Silicone headband and faux leather ear cup cushioning are the materials.
About 12.06 ounces
Lightspeed connectivity Bluetooth, USB-A dongle, 3.5mm aux, and 2.4 GHz
PC, Mac, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and 4, and Nintendo Switch are all compatible.
No noise cancellation
Pinhole headset microphone and detachable boom microphone
Additional unique characteristics Side plates that can be customised and removed
Detachable boom microphone, USB-A wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 1/8″ TRRS to 1/8″ TRRS cable, carrying case, and quick start manual are all included with the Astro A30. The A30 are reasonably simple to connect to your mobile device or gaming system as far as setup is concerned. The power button is rather high up on the right cup of the headphones, but after pressing the Bluetooth button, you merely need to identify the headphones in your device’s Bluetooth settings and connect to them.
Based entirely on compatibility, the A30 is offered in two variations: an Xbox Series X|S variant and a PlayStation 5 and PS4 model. While choosing a console to use the A30 with is necessary, both editions are also compatible with Computers, Macs, and the Nintendo Switch. Despite this, they provide cross-compatibility via a USB-A transmitter that is available for purchase separately.
Moreover, Logitech sells a unique Mandalorian colorway in gunmetal grey for $249 (though it is occasionally discounted to $230).
These work well for gaming.
Naturally, Logitech focused on enhancing the gaming experience while designing the Astro A30. Whatever model you choose, they are all compatible with portable gaming systems like the PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile phones. A Bluetooth connection, a LIGHTSPEED wireless 2.4 GHz connection, and 3.5mm aux cable options are available for connectivity.
The A30 performs equally well in terms of excellence. Because they have a battery life of up to 27 hours, they are prepared for extended gaming sessions. You can also choose to use the detachable boom mic that comes with the A30 or the built-in microphone on the A30. When playing online multiplayer games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II with buddies, both were able to send crystal-clear dialogue. Sadly, the headset lacks active noise cancellation technology, which would entirely shut out ambient noise for these mics. Yet, the headphones’ seal over your ears offers respectable passive noise cancellation. Even though it’s not the actual thing, we’ll take it.
On the other hand, the A30’s 40mm drivers were able to produce astonishingly lifelike audio, which was the complete opposite of the auditory experience. Playing NHL 2k23 while being able to hear the conversations, applause, and jeers of artificial fans dance over the soundstage gave you the impression that you were truly on the rink. The already outstanding Stardew Valley music came to life with the A30s.
Particularly for Call of Duty, the A30 displayed amazing spatial performance. I could hear the footfall of adversaries who were positioned precisely where they needed to be on the soundstage, whether they were to my back, front, or sides. This turned out to be a remarkably priceless competitive edge.
The audio calibre
Although the Astro A30 aren’t the ideal headphones for casual music listening, they frequently do the job. They do provide a clean, detailed soundstage that works well for genres where the focus is on the singers rather than the instrumentals. Luke Combs’ raspy, strong voice sounded good in songs like “Better Together,” but more dynamic choices, such Childish Gambino’s “3005”, didn’t sound as polished.
Although it wasn’t an awful sound, it made the headset’s shortcomings abundantly evident. Overall, the A30 does provide nice sound, but don’t anticipate them to overtake the Sennheiser Momentum 4 or the Sony WH-1000XM5. These are great for gaming, yes.
The Logitech G Astro A30 are first and foremost gaming headphones. They thrive in that area as well. The A30 offer a wide range of connection options and are compatible with the majority of current gaming systems. Their performance meets up to the promise, providing rich, powerful sound and possessing a battery life that might allow you to listen nonstop for more than a day. Of course, you shouldn’t necessarily do it, but you could!
The A30 still offers detailed vocals and generally acceptable sound, however they might not be the best-sounding headphones for music outside of the gaming industry. The app can occasionally be a little picky, but nothing major enough to make you second guess using it. Also, they might really be used outside thanks to the removable mic arm.
