In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S 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 Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
| Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
| Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 368 g | 380 g | HyperX Cloud Orbit S are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones. |
| Colour | Gun metal black | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Waves Nx 3D audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 50000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
| Impedance | - | 48 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | 118 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 100 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | 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 | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Sensors | Head tracking sensor | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 10 hours | 15 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Included Accessories | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | Base station | |
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| Compatibility | - | 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 |
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