In depth comparison and review of ASTRO A50 + Base Station and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Product Type | Headset - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | 380 g | - | |
Colour | Black | Grey, black | Grey | Black | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.14 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 48 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 118 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Controls | Mute | - |
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CABLE | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Cable Type | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | ASTRO A50 + Base Station | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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Bundled with | ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand | - | |
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Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |