Sony PULSE 3D vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony PULSE 3D vs. ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony PULSE 3D ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Product Type Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
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
Controls Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute
CABLE Sony PULSE 3D ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Cable Type Headphones cable
USB-C charge cable
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony PULSE 3D ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
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
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
Included Accessories Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable Base station
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
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