In depth comparison and review of ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 17.75 cm | - | |
| Width | 26.2 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.72 cm | - | |
| Weight | 318 g | 280 g | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Transmitter: 1.96 cm x 6.58 cm x 0.76 cm / 7.1 g | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
| Colour | White, green | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 15 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | - | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless |
| MICROPHONE | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Razer HyperClear | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Controls | Flip-to-mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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| CABLE | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.8 m |
| FEATURES | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Features | - | Bendable microphone arm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1050 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | 70 hour(s) | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |