Detailed comparison and review of Sony PULSE 3D 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 | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| Height | 19 cm | 19.45 cm | |
| Width | 21.3 cm | 16.36 cm | |
| Depth | 9.1 cm | 8.1 cm | |
| Weight | 292 g | 342 g | Sony PULSE 3D are lighter than Sony PULSE 3D 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 | Midnight black | Black / white | White | Navy | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 3D Audio by Tempest 3D AudioTech | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 20000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | 40 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | ASTRO Gaming A30 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | Moving coil dynamic |
| MICROPHONE | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional, omni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony PULSE 3D microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Controls | Microphone on/mute, master volume, chat mix controls, in-game audio | Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call |
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| CABLE | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable USB-C charge cable |
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 | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 27 hour(s) | ASTRO Gaming A30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony PULSE 3D. |
| Charging Time | - | 4.13 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony PULSE 3D | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, wireless adapter, USB-C 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 |