Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASTRO A50 + Base Station. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wireless | |
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Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
Weight | 363.1 g | 380 g | SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
Colour | White | Black | Black | Grey, black | Grey | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.14 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO 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 | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A50 + Base Station. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 15 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO A50 + Base Station |
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Bundled with | - | ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand | |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | - | |
Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |