SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASTRO A50 + Base Station

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASTRO A50 + Base Station Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wireless
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor - Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
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
Cable Length 3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A50 + Base Station
Bundled with - ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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