Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A50 + Base Station and HyperX Cloud Alpha. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Product Type | Headset - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 380 g | 336 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha are lighter than ASTRO A50 + Base Station headphones. |
Colour | Black | Grey, black | Grey | Black, red | Black | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Leatherette | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.14 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 98 dB | |
Impedance | 48 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 118 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 18000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -43 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Controls | Mute | Volume, microphone on/off |
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CABLE | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Cable Type | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
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Cable Length | 1 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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Bundled with | ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand | - | |
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Included Accessories | - | Detachable microphone | |
Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |