The Astro Gaming A10 has long been a strong pick for budget wired gaming headsets, but it's gotten long in the tooth with the rise of stiff competition in the sub-$100 range. Now, five years later, Astro Gaming has completely overhauled the A10. The A10 Gen 2 feels and sounds better than the previous model, while keeping its $59.99 price. You can find features like a USB sound card with software tweaks (Razer Blackshark V2) or wireless connectivity (Razer Barracuda X) if you can spend closer to $100, but you won’t find a better headset for $60. The Astro Gaming A10 Gen 2 is excellent and affordable, so it easily earns our Editors’ Choice award for budget gaming headsets. Light and Comfy Build The new A10 (available in black, white, gray, lilac, and mint versions) still has an all-plastic frame, but it takes several design cues from the A40 and A50 to improve the fit and look sleeker than its predecessor. The earcups are now two-piece constructions, with rounded, rectangular pla...
The second-generation Astro Gaming A10 is an even better-feeling, better-sounding budget gaming headset than its already strong predecessor, and it doesn't cost a cent more.
Lightweight and comfortable design; Well-padded earcups; Strong audio performance; Good microphone; Affordable
Boom mic isn't replaceable or swappable