ASTRO A20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASTRO A20 and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ASTRO A20 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 320 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than ASTRO A20 headphones.
Colour Black, green | Navy, Call of Duty | Silver, Call of Duty | Black, blue -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m 9 m ASTRO A20 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% 3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 100 dB 98 dB ASTRO A20 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, power on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 50 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO A20.
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type - Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A20 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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