In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 294 g | 380 g | HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones. |
Colour | Black | Black, red | - | |
Body Material | Leatherette | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | 15 m | HyperX Cloud Core have a greater operating distance than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <1% | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core. |
Sensitivity | 99 dB | - | |
Impedance | 60 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 53 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | - | |
Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 105 dB | - | |
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) | 2 V | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - 50 cm | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 1 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | HyperX Cloud Core lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | Base station | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |