Astro A50 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Astro A50 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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 Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight 380 g 458 g Astro A50 are lighter than Astro A50 headphones.
Colour Black | Grey | White, lime -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Built-in Decoders MixAmp Dolby Digital -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 20000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than Astro A50.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
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 -
MICROPHONE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
CABLE Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - 1 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Radio Frequency Range 5GHz -
CONNECTIONS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Audio input (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Digital audio input (optical)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Astro A50 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories Stand 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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