SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and ASTRO Gaming A30. 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 Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Height 19.685 cm 19.45 cm
Width 21.59 cm 16.36 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8.1 cm
Weight 363.1 g 342 g ASTRO Gaming A30 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 White | 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) - 15 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
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 Gaming A30.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <1% ASTRO Gaming A30 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB/mW ASTRO Gaming A30 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.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 ASTRO Gaming A30 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - Moving coil dynamic
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional, omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 27 hour(s)
Charging Time - 4.13 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
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OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Protective case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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