Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| 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 |
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| Colour | Black | White | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 15 m | ASTRO Gaming A30 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | 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 | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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 | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X 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 9X. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 105 dB/mW | ASTRO Gaming A30 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| 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 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | 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 | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 27 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Charging Time | - | 4.13 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | 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 |
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