Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT and ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. 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

Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height - 18.22 cm
Width - 8.84 cm
Depth - 18.5 cm
Weight 310 g 380 g Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Recommended Use - Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have a greater operating distance than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW -
Impedance 38 Ohm 48 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 118 dB
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 15 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station.
Standby Time - 20 months
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Included Accessories Protective pouch Base station
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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