ASTRO A50 + Base Station vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO A50 + Base Station and Trust GXT 498 FORTA. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ASTRO A50 + Base Station vs. Trust GXT 498 FORTA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 8.3 cm
Weight 380 g 253 g Trust GXT 498 FORTA are lighter than ASTRO A50 + Base Station headphones.
Colour Black | Grey, black | Grey Black | White
Body Material - rABS plastic
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather, cloth
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m -
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound 3D sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity - 90 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 118 dB 100 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Trust GXT 498 FORTA have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO A50 + Base Station.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
Features - Rotatable ear cups
MICROPHONE ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 17000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Microphone Features - Echo-cancelling
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Controls Mute Volume control, microphone on/mute
CABLE ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Cable Type Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
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Cable Length 1 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS ASTRO A50 + Base Station Trust GXT 498 FORTA
Bundled with ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand -
Included Accessories - Pop filter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Compliant Standards - RoHS 2011/65/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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