In depth comparison and review of Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 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 | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | 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 | Midnight blue | White | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam, cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Foam, leatherette, metal | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Built-in Decoders | Dolby Atmos | - | |
Sound Effects | Bass Boost, DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
Impedance | - | 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 | |
Features | ProSpecs glasses relief system | - |
MICROPHONE | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Uni-directional |
REMOTE CONTROL | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume, microphone sensitivity selection | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | 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 |
FEATURES | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Additional Functions | Amplifier | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Amplifier 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 Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2. |
Standby Time | - | 20 months |
CONNECTIONS | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | Turtle Beach sticker | 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 |