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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    5. Xbox One Compatibility
    6. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Astro A50 Gen 3 Wireless 2017 vs HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Astro A50 Gen 3
HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.4

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Astro A50 Gen 3 Wireless 2017 Picture
HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless Picture

Variants

  • A50 (PS4)
  • A50 (Xbox One)
  • Cloud Mix

Our Verdict

Astro A50 Gen 3 Wireless 2017

HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless

The Astro A50 Gen 3 Wireless 2017 are better gaming headphones than the HyperX Cloud Mix, but they won’t be as versatile since they can’t be used without their dock. For gaming, the Astros are more comfortable, have better audio reproduction, and are compatible with the Astro Command Center for many customization options. On the other hand, the Astros barely isolate any noise and the Cloud Mix can be used with your phone when you’re commuting. The microphone of the HyperX headset also has better recording quality. The Cloud Mix also have a longer battery life and a very good control scheme.

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