Skullcandy PLYR vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy PLYR 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 PLYR vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Height 18.9 cm 19.45 cm
Width 19.2 cm 16.36 cm
Depth 9.5 cm 8.1 cm
Weight 315 g 342 g Skullcandy PLYR are lighter than Skullcandy PLYR 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 Black digi hype White | Navy
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material - Memory foam
Protection Water-resistant -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m ASTRO Gaming A30 have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy PLYR.
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy PLYR can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception -
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 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A30.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 ASTRO Gaming A30 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Moving coil dynamic
MICROPHONE Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor Built-in & removable boom Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional, omni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Volume, mute button, equaliser preset Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Features Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 27 hour(s) ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Skullcandy PLYR.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours -
Charging Time - 4.13 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable Protective case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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