In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth 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 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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| Series | Gaming | - | |
| Height | - | 17.75 cm | |
| Width | - | 26.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.72 cm | |
| Weight | - | 318 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Transmitter: 1.96 cm x 6.58 cm x 0.76 cm / 7.1 g | |
| Colour | Black | White, green | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 15 m | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
| 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 3 Bluetooth. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Battery Type | Handset battery | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1050 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth 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 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 |
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| Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |
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