In depth comparison and review of Razer Kraken Ultimate 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 | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 390 g | 380 g | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station are lighter than Razer Kraken Ultimate headphones. |
Colour | Classic black | - | |
Earpad Material | Cooling gel-infused cushions | - | |
Headband Material | Aluminium, stainless steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Sensitivity | 112 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Kraken Ultimate have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | Razer Chroma lighting | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Razer Kraken Ultimate microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 60 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | USB cable - 2 m | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 2 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Kraken Ultimate | 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 | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) | - |
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OTHERS | Razer Kraken Ultimate | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | - | 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 |