Is the Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT worth the upgrade from the ASTRO Gaming A20X?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT actually scores 16.7 points below the ASTRO Gaming A20X, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (8.8 to 3.3) and sound (7.7 to 6.8). On paper: battery life 40 h to 60 h, weight 298 g to 180 g and multipoint pairing. Worth checking: bluetooth goes 5.3 to 5.0. It is at least $96 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.76.8
- Battery9.89.0
- Calls8.83.3
- Value8.77.8
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | A20X | ATH-S220BT | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 40 h | 60 h | |
| Weight | 298 g | 180 g | |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes | |
| Full charge time | 267 min | 240 min | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 3 h | 10 min → 3.5 h | |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic | 2× 40 mm dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 5 Hz - 32 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "A20X to ATH-S220BT". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.