Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 17.75 cm | - | |
Width | 26.2 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.72 cm | - | |
Weight | 318 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 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 | - | |
Colour | White, green | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 15 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2. |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | 93 dB | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Flip-to-mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Battery Capacity | 1050 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 15 hour(s) | - | |
Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | ASTRO Gaming A20 Wireless Gen 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | - | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |