In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser SC 165 USB 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 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 98 g | 380 g | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are lighter than Sennheiser SC 165 USB headphones. |
Colour | Black, white | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sennheiser SC 165 USB are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | EPOS Voice | - | |
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 | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | 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 | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, redial | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Headset cable USB cable - detachable |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 2.262 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Features | EPOS ActiveGard | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | 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 | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | USB (4 PIN USB Type A) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser SC 165 USB | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, USB cable | Base station | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Software Certification | Certified for Skype for Business | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |