Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. ASTRO A50 + Base Station

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and ASTRO A50 + Base Station. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. ASTRO A50 + Base Station Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wireless
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 380 g
Colour Silver Black | Grey, black | Grey
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.14 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A50 + Base Station.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Impedance 50 Ohm 48 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 118 dB
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Controls - Mute
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) -
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Bundled with - ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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