In depth comparison and review of Astro A50 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 | 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 | White, lime | Black | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than Astro A50. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox 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 for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than Astro A50. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | 1% | Astro A50 have lower total harmonic distortion than Astro A50. |
| 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 | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Astro A50 | 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 Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | 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 |
| CABLE | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1 m Audio (optical) cable - 1 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Astro A50 | 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. |
| 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 for Xbox |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 5GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Astro A50 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | Stand | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |