Headsets / Comparison

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station vs Corsair HS55 STEREO

Headset · Astro

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station

Wireless · 40 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone84
Recency47
VS
Headset · Corsair

Corsair HS55 STEREO

Wired · 50 mm · 2022
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone84
Recency69
Verdict

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station and Corsair HS55 STEREO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station is wireless; Corsair HS55 STEREO is wired.
  • Driver: Corsair HS55 STEREO leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station

If you care most about connection.

Pick this

Corsair HS55 STEREO

If you care most about driver.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base StationCorsair HS55 STEREO
76Gear score76
WirelessConnectionWired
40 mmDriver50 mm
Flip-to-muteMicrophoneFlip-to-mute
2019Release year2022
—Estimated price≈ $31

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station or Corsair HS55 STEREO better?

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station and Corsair HS55 STEREO are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station is wireless; Corsair HS55 STEREO is wired. Driver: Corsair HS55 STEREO leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

Astro A50 Xbox 4th Gen Plus Base Station is wireless; Corsair HS55 STEREO is wired.