In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | - | 380 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 15 m | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | 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 | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | <1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 38 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | 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 - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |