In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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 Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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| Height | 20.4 cm | 18.22 cm | |
| Width | 19.5 cm | 8.84 cm | |
| Depth | 4.8 cm | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 290.3 g | 380 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
| Colour | Light grey | Matte black | - | |
| Recommended Use | - | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Impedance | - | 48 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 118 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
| MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | - | |
| Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case | Base station | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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