MSI DS502 vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI DS502 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

MSI DS502 vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 19 cm 18.22 cm
Width 22 cm 8.84 cm
Depth 10 cm 18.5 cm
Weight 405 g 380 g ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station are lighter than MSI DS502 headphones.
Recommended Use Computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
SOUND QUALITY MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 105 dB -
Impedance - 48 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 118 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Uni-directional
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - Output Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Sensitivity -36 dB -
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
REMOTE CONTROL MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, bass control Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute
CABLE MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Cable Type - Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length 2 m 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Additional Functions LED lights -
BATTERY AND CHARGING MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Standby Time - 20 months
CONNECTIONS MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS MSI DS502 ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Included Accessories - Base station
Compatibility - 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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