In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 17.75 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 26.2 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.72 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 318 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Transmitter: 1.96 cm x 6.58 cm x 0.76 cm / 7.1 g | |
| Colour | - | White, green | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 15 m | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| 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% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1050 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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