In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset 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 Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 17.2 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 16.4 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 6 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 136 g | 380 g | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset are lighter than Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset headphones. |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 30 m | 15 m | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have a greater operating distance than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC | - | |
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 Wireless Headset. |
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 Wireless Headset. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 2 | - | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | 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 Wireless Headset microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | - | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 50 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 50 hours Continuous talk: up to 30 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
OTHERS | Microsoft Modern Wireless Headset | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle, USB charging cable | Base station | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | 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 |