A50 Wireless (Gen 4) vs Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
A50 Wireless (Gen 4)
2019 · $279.99 today
6955
Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
2022 · $299.99 today
8777
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why A50 Wireless (Gen 4) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is better
- Weight: 338g vs 354g(5% less)
Verdict
Arctis Nova Pro Wireless leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | A50 Wireless (Gen 4) | Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | ||
| Driver size | 40mm | — |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz | — |
| Battery & Connectivity | ||
| Battery life | 15h | — |
| Wireless range | 9m | — |
| Bluetooth version | None (proprietary 2.4GHz) | — |
| Comfort & Build | ||
| Weight | 354g | 338g● |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | None (passive isolation) | — |
| Charging base station | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Size | — | 40mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Codec Support | — | SteelSeries Wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Noise Cancellation | ||
| ANC | — | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency Mode | — | Yes |
| Microphone | — | ClearCast Gen 2 retractable |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 44 hours (dual hot-swap) |
| Charging Time | — | Hot-swap, no downtime |
| Fast Charge | — | Yes, via base station |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 354g | 338g● |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.0 |