Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 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 | 17.5 cm | 16.36 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.1 cm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 342 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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 | White | Black | White | Navy | |
| Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | 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 | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A30. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 105 dB/mW | ASTRO Gaming A30 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 36 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. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Moving coil dynamic |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | 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 | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume | Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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 | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | - | 27 hour(s) | |
| Charging Time | - | 4.13 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | ASTRO Gaming A30 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, audio extension cable | Protective case | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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