Astro A50 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Astro A50 and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Astro A50 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 21 cm
Width - 21.5 cm
Depth - 9 cm
Weight 380 g 313 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition are lighter than Astro A50 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | White, lime -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders MixAmp Dolby Digital -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition offer a larger frequency range than Astro A50.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% <3% Astro A50 have lower total harmonic distortion than Astro A50.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 118 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
CABLE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Cable Type USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - 1 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Radio Frequency Range 5GHz -
CONNECTIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Connector Type Audio input (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Digital audio input (optical)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Edition
Included Accessories Stand -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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