In depth comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D 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 | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 19 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 21.3 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 9.1 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 292 g | 380 g | Sony PULSE 3D are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D headphones. |
Colour | Midnight black | Black / white | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | 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 | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | - | |
Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Impedance | - | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | 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 | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony PULSE 3D microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE 3D. |
Standby Time | - | 20 months |
CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | 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 - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |