Astro A50 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7x

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Astro A50 and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. 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 7x Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Weight 380 g -
Colour Black | Grey | White, lime -
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 7x have a greater operating distance than Astro A50.
SOUND QUALITY Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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 - 20000 Hz Astro A50 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7x.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% <3% Astro A50 have lower total harmonic distortion than Astro A50.
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 118 dB 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7x 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
CABLE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Cable Type USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - 1 m
Charging cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 24 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7x lasts longer on a single charge than the Astro A50.
WIRELESS LINK Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Radio Frequency Range 5GHz -
CONNECTIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Connector Type Audio input (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Digital audio input (optical)
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OTHERS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Included Accessories Stand Wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
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