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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | - | 27 hour(s) | |
Charging Time | - | 4.13 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Protective case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |