Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and ASTRO Gaming A30. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Height 20.4 cm 19.45 cm
Width 19.5 cm 16.36 cm
Depth 4.8 cm 8.1 cm
Weight 290.3 g 342 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Transmitter: 1.3 cm x 4.88 cm x 1.43 cm / 3.2 g
Microphone: 0.86 cm x 15.83 cm x 2.96 cm / 13.1 g
Colour Light grey | Matte black White | Navy
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 15 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 105 dB/mW
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 ASTRO Gaming A30 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Moving coil dynamic
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional, omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 27 hour(s) ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4.13 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 recharge faster than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories Carrying case Protective case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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