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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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CABLE | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Cable Type | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | 1.8 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Features | - | Bendable microphone arm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Base station | - | |
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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 |