In depth comparison and review of Astro A50 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | 380 g | 517 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 Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | MixAmp Dolby Digital | - | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless 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 Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm |
| CABLE | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| 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 |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 5GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Audio input (mini-phone 3.5mm) Digital audio input (optical) |
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| OTHERS | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | Stand | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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