SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X vs. ASTRO Gaming A30

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and ASTRO Gaming A30. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X vs. ASTRO Gaming A30 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
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
Colour Black White | Navy
Earpad Material AirWeave memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material PVD-coated steel 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 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / LIGHTSPEED
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X 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 7X.
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 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional, omni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation -
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix Mute, volume, power on/off, Bluetooth, call
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Features Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 27 hour(s)
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
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Charging Time - 4.13 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X ASTRO Gaming A30
Included Accessories Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable Protective case
Compatibility Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows, Android tablet
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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