In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business 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 | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 17.3 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 16.7 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 6 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 142 g | 380 g | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business are lighter than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Impedance | - | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 91 dB | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 28 mm | 40 mm | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Mute, volume, answer/end, Microsoft Teams button | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | USB-C cable - 1.5 m | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 15 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | - | 20 months |
CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | USB (24 pin USB-C) | - |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Modern USB-C Headset for Business | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | - | Base station | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | Certified for Microsoft Teams | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |