SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASTRO A20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASTRO A20. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASTRO A20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wireless
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 320 g ASTRO A20 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black, green | Navy, Call of Duty | Silver, Call of Duty | Black, blue
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.14 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A20.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB ASTRO A20 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 50 cm
Cable Length 3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO A20
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Wireless transmitter
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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