In depth comparison and review of ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 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 Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 17.3 cm | - | |
Width | 18.3 cm | - | |
Depth | 7.7 cm | - | |
Weight | 240 g | - | |
Colour | Grey | Lilac | Mint | Black | White | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | 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 Gaming A10 Gen 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have lower total harmonic distortion than ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2. |
Sensitivity | 104 dB | 93 dB | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 32 mm | 40 mm | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium magnet | Neodymium | |
Features | 4.5N headband pressure | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | 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 | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | Volume, flip-to-mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 2 m Audio splitter cable - detachable |
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 | 2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | 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 Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | ASTRO Gaming A10 Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | Headset cable, audio splitter | 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 |