Astro has released its first wired earbuds that specifically target the mobile gamers and Nintendo Switch Users. The new Earbuds are called Astro A03 In-Ear-Monitor which are Astro’s first set of in-ear headphones made for gaming. The earbuds are also competitively priced as the A03 IEM isn’t the first or only earbud set aimed at gamers, with both HyperX and Turtle Beach selling wired earbuds for console and mobile players.
The Astro A03 in-ear monitors use a metal bullet-like form factor providing a sturdy and sleek design. The Astro A03 uses a 3.5mm jack for connectivity. This allows it to achieve compatibility for a wide range of devices including PC, PS4, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch, and Switch Lite, as well as Android and iOS devices.
They will also be compatible with the upcoming Xbox Series X and S controllers, as well as the PS5’s DualSense controllers. New phones which don’t have the headphone jack will have to use the converter dongle to use these.
The Astro A03 is dedicatedly built for gaming and pack two drivers on each side, one for bass, and the other for mids and highs. The company says the dual driver setup in each bud “delivers a powerful audio experience with a rich soundscape, revealing every detail of the game environment and clearly separating voice chat.”
The Astro A03 in-ear monitors earbuds also have a built-in mic and in-line controls. The in-line control buttons are made of plastic which is serviceable. The Astro AO3 in-ear earbuds come with a soft case for storage and are available in two different colors, purple buds with a white cable or red buds with a navy-colored cable.
Coming to the price, the Astro A03 will retail for $49.99 which is not much for gaming-focused earbuds. Astro’s A03 IEM is offering high-quality game audio in a pocketable package for a decent price. You can purchase them right now from the official website.
