Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile
Not yet scored
$180
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
86Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
HearWiki score
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86
Sound
-
8.2
Battery
-
9.3
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$180
$130
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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 (2024) against ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile (2021). The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0.
- A30 Mobile2021
- Arctis Nova 520243 yr newer
What differsA30 MobileArctis Nova 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
A30 MobileArctis Nova 5
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $180
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 86
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 40 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 105 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 27 h
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 342 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- ASTRO A30 LIGHTSPEED
- -
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile
The ASTRO Gaming A30 Mobile is a versatile wireless gaming headset that pairs Bluetooth with a wired 3.5mm option, making it handy for on-the-go play. It delivers a solid 27-hour battery life and supports multipoint connections, all wrapped in a lightweight, comfortable design. With 40mm drivers and a custom EQ via the app, it aims to balance gaming immersion with everyday music listening.
- Pro:Long 27-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for switching devices
- Pro:Lightweight at 342g for comfort
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long-lasting performance, boasting a 60-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It features a balanced sound signature from its 40mm drivers and a noise-canceling mic for clear communication, all wrapped in a comfortable design. Multipoint support allows seamless switching between gaming and mobile devices.
- Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for easy device switching
- Pro:Balanced sound profile suitable for various games
- Con:No active noise cancellation for immersion
- Con:No water resistance for durability
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
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