The second-generation Astro A10 (Gen 2) is the successor to the original Astro A10 headset, coming in at the same low price but with an overhauled design. The cable itself is 2m long, and it does come with a PC splitter cable. I prefer a wireless connection for the purposes of convenience, but at least the cable length here proved long enough for me to play comfortably. Integrated boom microphone with flip-to-mute capability. In-line volume control: This Xbox gaming headset features a removable headphone cable with in-line volume control, letting you adjust audio without pausing the game. The Astro A10 Gen 2 doesn’t have a mute button; instead, you can achieve the same effect using a clever feature that mutes your audio input whenever you flip the built-in microphone upwards away from your face. While we would have preferred a mute button, it's good the Astro A10 has a mute function since this is a feature that often finds itself omitted from budget headsets. This tightness didn't deter me from using the A10 for hours at a time, but my ears needed a few seconds to decompress after long sessions. Unlike the HyperX Cloud Stinger and Logitech G231 Prodigy, the A10's ear cups don't swivel 90 degrees to automatically conform to your dome. You can adjust the A10's ear cups about 2 inches up or down for a better fit, but even after tweaking the height, the headset simply felt too snug for me. Astro A10 review: Audio performance

Enhanced sound quality: ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 Headset for Xbox features custom-tuned 32mm dynamic drivers so you can always hear your game and teammates with clarity and precision.Speaking of music, I listened to a fair few songs on my PC using the Astro A10 – and, again, it delivered perfectly serviceable audio. The highs weren’t harsh and the mid-tones sounded great, with most songs sounding balanced and natural to the ear. I wouldn’t choose this headset over my Razer Opus X for music, which also features ANC, but for the price I was impressed, and it only cemented my view that the Astro A10 Gen 2 is a great all-rounder headset. Featuring premium materials and construction, the A10 Headset is adjustable, flexible, and surprisingly lightweight. Audio quality was pretty similar across devices. I could move from my PS5 to my Switch without audio dipping or sounding completely different. This makes the Astro A10 Gen 2 headset super-accessible and a great choice for anyone who likes to play across multiple platforms. As a simple stereo headset, the A10 doesn't offer any sort of simulated surround sound like the Astro A40 and A50, or the Logitech G433. You don't get a very good sense of directional imaging with this headset, which can offer a bit of benefit when playing first-person games. The surround sound effect produced by higher-end gaming headsets is generally accomplished by audio processing and mixing between the stereo drivers for each ear, and aren't ever as precise or realistic as a dedicated surround sound speaker system due to the simple limits of acoustics; these headsets can create good panning effects between left, center, and right, but don't give any real sense of sound coming in front of or behind you.

The headset itself is bare in terms of buttons. The only feature being the 3.5mm port on the left ear cup. The in-line remote does house a volume roller – but, unless the buttons are on the headset itself, I usually defer to adjusting the volume manually via the device I’m using. On occasion, the roller would rub against my arm or desk, and I’d suddenly be inundated with noise. Once I had become used to the wired connection, however, it became less of an issue. The headband fits so much better thanks to the larger cushion. I could hardly feel the weight of the headset at all, making it perfect for long game sessions. Removable headphone cable with inline volume control. Built to last: An ultra-durable headband and sturdy construction offers reliable performance that transcends the standard gaming headset for Xbox.

Full specification

The A10 comes in variations of blue, green and red that are aimed at Xbox One, PS4 and PC players, respectively, though all versions work fine with any platform. The headset's 6.5-foot cable has a handy in-line volume slider and is fully detachable, making it ideal for travel. Astro A10 review: Comfort The Astro A10 Gen 2 delivers good sound quality. We found it very well-balanced based on our experience listening to musicbetween rounds of Apex Legends. Its built-in microphone is hardly amazing, but it gets the job done. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. Given its low price, Logitech has understandably cut down on design features that you’d expect from premium headsets. We would have certainly liked to see the device include a detachable microphone for gamers who prefer single-player campaigns. Still, it likely would have added a significant price increase.

Both the ear cushions and headband are removable. The ear cushions just pull away in case you need to wash them or replace them with new pads after they’ve worn out. This is another feature I wish more headsets had, as it’s so handy to be able to replace deflated ear cushions that have lost their shape, or give them a good clean to keep them looking as fresh as the day you brought them. Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. Taking a look at the design, we have a space-age looking shape with a great combination of rounded corners and angular edges. Compared to the original set, I noticed a lot of improvements that Logitech have made to the overall look, such as shaving down the side for a closer fit to the head as well as reducing the height of the mic arm to give it a more subtle silhouette. The overall style here is slightly retro, with the bright stripes of colour and the space-age vibes. I loved the orange and yellow danger stripes on the outer earpieces, as it helped to show off a bit more of that gamer aesthetic. Flip-to-mute, uni-directional microphone and in-line volume control so you're always in command of your communication.

This no-nonsense headset is a solid addition to the world of budget gaming headsets

Though I usually prefer a headset with a good clamping force so that they remain in place, which is the case with the A10s, I did feel the need to move the headset off every now and then to let a bit of that pressure off and let my ears breathe. The good news is that the cushions are ridiculously comfortable so I didn’t experience any discomfort over the few hours I wore them. As you’d expect from an entry-level headset, the 3mm audio cable included with the device is unwoven and therefore more prone to twisting and tearing. The good news is that the audio cable is removable, so if worse comes to worst, you could always buy a cheap replacement without having to bin the entire headset. Astro A10 Gen 2 audio and microphone quality Still, if you prefer Astro's design, want more color options and can live with some snug cans, there's a lot to love about the A10. Tuned for Gaming, ASTRO Audio was developed with pro gamers and game designers to deliver clarity and detail at every frequency and volume level.