Skullcandy HESH ANC vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH ANC and ASTRO Gaming A30. 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

Skullcandy HESH ANC vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Height - 19.45 cm
Width - 16.36 cm
Depth - 8.1 cm
Weight 228 g 342 g Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than Skullcandy HESH ANC 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 Mod white | True black White | Navy
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m ASTRO Gaming A30 have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Skullcandy HESH ANC 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) <3% <1% ASTRO Gaming A30 have lower total harmonic distortion than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
Sensitivity 99.63 dB 105 dB/mW ASTRO Gaming A30 have higher sensitivity than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 99.63 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 Built-in Tile Tracker Moving coil dynamic
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional, omni-directional
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
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 Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 22 hour(s) 27 hour(s) ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy HESH ANC.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours
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Charging Time 2 hour(s) 4.13 hour(s) Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than Skullcandy HESH ANC.
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH ANC ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories Travel bag, USB-C charging cable Protective case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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