In depth comparison and review of ASTRO A20 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 320 g | - | |
| Colour | Black, green | Navy, Call of Duty | Silver, Call of Duty | Black, blue | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.14 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A20. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have lower total harmonic distortion than ASTRO A20. |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 93 dB | ASTRO A20 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 6500 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| 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 extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | ASTRO A20 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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