Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
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$300
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.9
Noise cancelling
-
8.7
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
9.1
Value
-
5.4
Price (USD)
$300
$430
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (2025) against ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile (2019). The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is the newer platform here: Top codec LC3 against SBC, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against None.
- A50 Mobile2019
- Arctis Nova Elite20256 yr newer
What differsA50 MobileArctis Nova Elite
- Top codec
- SBC
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- None
- Adaptive
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
A50 MobileArctis Nova Elite
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $430
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2019
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 48 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 118 dB/mW
- 101 dB/mW
- Codecs
- SBC
- LC3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- 20 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 12 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 24 h
- 44 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 15 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- both
- both
- Weight
- 380 g
- 350 g
- Case weight
- -
- 143 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- ASTRO A50 (Gen 5)
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- -
- beamforming
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- AI ENC
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A50 Mobile
This wireless gaming headset is built for multi-platform play, offering a base station for easy switching between systems and a low-latency connection. It includes custom EQ options and a 24-hour battery, though it relies on a single SBC codec and lacks active noise cancellation. With a comfortable 380g build and a broadcast-quality mic, it's a solid choice for gamers who prioritize versatility and battery life.
- Pro:24-hour battery life
- Pro:Wireless charging support
- Pro:Custom EQ via app
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:No transparency mode
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines adaptive active noise cancellation with a 44-hour battery life, extendable to 60 hours with its case. It features 40mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth multipoint support, and a transparent mode for situational awareness, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Long 44-hour battery life, 60 with case
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for easy switching
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging
- Con:Heavy at 350 grams
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