ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 Gaming A50 + Base Station vs. Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C
Height 18.22 cm -
Width 8.84 cm -
Depth 18.5 cm -
Weight 380 g 280 g Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm
Earpad Material - Ultra-soft memory foam
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 15 m -
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 118 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Razer HyperClear
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Controls Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button
CABLE ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Cable Type Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.8 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Features - Bendable microphone arm
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 70 hour(s) Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
Standby Time 20 months -
OTHERS ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
Included Accessories Base station -
Compatibility Mac, Windows Windows
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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