Deciding on whether to buy a product like A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 or perhaps ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 vs ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset

A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 specs

A50 Charging Base Station for PS4
 ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset specs

ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset
Type: Charging dock for Astro A50 Headset

Type: Gaming headset

Compatibility: – PS4
– PC
– Mac
– Xbox One

Compatibility: – PC
– Mac
– PS4

Interface: – 5 GHz wireless
– USB 2.0
– USB Micro-B
– Optical in
– Optical out
– 3.5 mm jack

Interface: 5 GHz wireless

FEATURES

Cable length: 1 m

AUDIO
Other features: – Pair multiple consoles with your headset
– USB sound card functionality

GENERAL

Controls: Earcup

Mute: Yes

Colour: Black

Noise-cancelling headphones: Yes

Box contents: – Astro A50 Charging Base Station for PS4
– Micro USB cable
– Optical cable

Headphone frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz

Dimensions: 29 x 216 x 108 mm (H x W x D)

Driver size: 40 mm

Weight: 317 g

Impedance: 32 Ohms

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Sensitivity: 100 dB

MICROPHONE

Microphone type: Boom

Noise-cancelling microphone: Yes

Microphone frequency response: 20 – 24,000 Hz

FEATURES

Ear cup type: Over-ear

Adjustable headband: Yes

Battery type: Lithium-ion

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

GENERAL

Colour: Grey & blue

Box contents: – Astro A20 Wireless Gaming Headset
– Micro USB cable
– Optical cable

Dimensions: 262 x 9.8 x 256 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 700 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £89.99

Price: £149

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 or ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 171 products in the same category as A50 Charging Base Station for PS4, which is the Headsets and microphones category. Of these 171 products the average price was £82.73, the most expensive was £269 and the cheapest was just £3.99. We then looked at the price of the 171 in the same as the ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset, which of course the average was £82.73, top price was £269 and cheapest £3.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from ASTRO and ASTRO, the average was £122.40 for ASTRO, £122.40 for ASTRO. The max for each was £269/£269 and minimum was £39.99/£39.99

Price analysis of A50 Charging Base Station for PS4

Price analysis of ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset

  • A50 Charging Base Station for PS4
  • Connectivity: 5.8 GHz wireless
  • Compatible with PC / Mac / Xbox One / PS4
  • LED lighting
  • Top features: – Magnetic charging powers your headphones without cables – Cross-platform pairing lets you sync your headset with more multiple consoles – Astro Command Software Suite lets you customise output sources for the perfect sound – Aux in/out offers phone connectivity, so you never miss a call Magnetic charging Keep your Astro A50 headset powered up for every gaming session with the Astro A50 Base Station for PS4. With magnetic charging, you’ll never need to trail annoying cables from your plug socket to charge your headset.The A50 headset sits comfortably in the Base Station while charging, and the lights on the front of the device will tell you how much battery your headset has. So you don’t have to rely on guess work when you’re settling in for a long match with mates.Cross-platform pairing You may need another console to play exclusive games, but you certainly don’t need a separate headset. With the Astro A50 Base Station for PS4, you’re able to use your headset across more than one console. Charge your Xbox One A50 headset with your PS4 Base Station and you’ll be able to connect your headset with your PlayStation. It’s the most efficient way to enjoy in-depth immersive sound across more than one platform. Astro Command Suite With the Astro Command Centre software, you can toggle audio settings to suit the environment you’re gaming in. If you’re playing with a group with friends or even at a tournament, microphone settings give you the ability to cancel out ambient feedback, so you aren’t distracted during the game.Equaliser presets let you change to the most suitable sound, or even fine-tune the frequency for the most personalised audio experience. Aux in/out Never miss important phone calls when you’re in the middle of the game. With auxiliary jack connectivity, you can plug your phone into the Astro A50 Base Station so that you can hear it ring during your game. Or, if you love streaming your gameplay to your followers, add some music to your session to keep viewers entertained during loading screens.
  • Product codes: 5099206075214
  • ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset
  • Noise-cancelling microphone
  • Connectivity: 5 GHz wireless
  • Compatible with PC / Mac / PS4
  • Controls on earcup
  • Top features: – Astro audio upgrades your gaming experience – Comfortable to wear while you play – Personalise your sounds with Astro Command Centre – 15-hour battery has you gaming all day Astro audio Get gaming without any cables in your way with the Astro A20 Wireless Gaming Headset. You can move around freely as you play, and Astro Audio fine tunes all the in-game sounds so you hear everything in full detail. So the next time you’re creeping in a dungeon or marching through a battleground, you’ll hear every enemy footstep and teammate command as clearly as can be.Comfortable to wearThe Astro A20’s are made with flexible, lightweight materials and fabric ear cushions, so you never have to worry about having to take a break because you’re uncomfortable. They’re sturdy too – the durable, damage resistant design will last the distance and help you outpace your rivals no matter how long the game goes on.Personalise your soundsAstro Command Centre software means you can tailor your sounds – adjust mic levels, make custom EQ modes and more, so you’re always tuned into the ideal gaming audio experience.15-hour batteryWith a rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 15 hours, the A20 Wireless Gaming Headset stays with you even during marathon gaming sessions.
  • Product codes: 5099206077218

What’s better A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 or ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset?

There are obviously a number of differences between A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 and ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £89.99 cost of A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 is closer to the expectation you had than the £149 pricep point of ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 and ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that A50 Charging Base Station for PS4 scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headsets and microphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



A50 Charging Base Station for PS4



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