SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and ASTRO Gaming A30. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Height - 19.45 cm
Width - 16.36 cm
Depth - 8.1 cm
Weight - 342 g
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 | Navy
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Memory foam
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 15 m ASTRO Gaming A30 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
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 DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <1% ASTRO Gaming A30 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB/mW ASTRO Gaming A30 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
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 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional, omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Volume Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 27 hour(s) ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Charging Time - 4.13 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories - Protective case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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