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ASTRO Gaming A20X vs Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the ASTRO Gaming A20X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: ASTRO Gaming A20X - Great overall at around $160.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

ASTRO Gaming A20X leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • ASTRO Gaming A20X
  • Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT
HearWiki score
80
64
Sound
7.7
6.8
Battery
9.8
9.0
Calls
8.8
3.3
Value
8.7
7.8
Price (USD)
$160
$64

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

ASTRO Gaming A20X (2025) against Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT (2020). The ASTRO Gaming A20X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0. The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing.

  • A20X20255 yr newer
  • ATH-S220BT2020
What differsA20XATH-S220BT

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

A20XATH-S220BT
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$160
$64
HearWiki score
80
64
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 32 kHz
Impedance
36 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
105 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Battery life
40 h
60 h
Battery life (ANC on)
40 h
-
Full charge time
267 min
240 min
Quick charge
10 min → 3 h
10 min → 3.5 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
buttons
-
Weight
298 g
180 g
Water resistance
none
none
Detachable cable
-
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
fabric
-
Clamp force
347 g
-
Connector
USB-C
3.5 mm
Microphones
1
1
Microphone type
-
electret
Mic sensitivity
-60 dBV
-42 dBV

What reviewers said

ASTRO Gaming A20X

The ASTRO Gaming A20X is a wireless over-ear headset built for gamers who switch between PC and consoles, thanks to its convenient base station and broad device support. It delivers dependable audio, a detachable mic, and an impressive 40-hour battery life, though its comfort and sound tuning are more practical than premium.

  • Pro:Long 40-hour battery life
  • Pro:Easy cross-platform switching via base station
  • Pro:Lightweight build with detachable mic
  • Con:Uncomfortable headband and earcups
  • Con:Relies on base station for wireless use
  • Con:Audio quality is competent but not exceptional

Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT

The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear headphone that prioritizes endurance and everyday practicality over premium extras. It offers a remarkably long battery life, a spacious soundstage for the price, and reliable multipoint connectivity, making it a solid choice for casual listening. The main compromise is its lackluster microphone performance, which affects call quality, and the absence of active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 60 hours
  • Pro:Spacious and clear sound for the price
  • Pro:Supports multipoint connection for two devices
  • Con:Weak microphone quality for calls
  • Con:Only SBC codec support, no AAC or aptX
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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