Astro A30 wireless 2022 vs Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023 - features or mic?
48Here I'm comparing the Astro A30 Wireless 2022 edition with the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro. These are two wireless headsets with appealing features in terms of sound, mic quality, connectivity and more. They're quite different in some ways and therefore worth comparing.
See my full reviews of each of these headsets here:
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review - https://youtu.be/pGtRLI_guv4
Astro A30 Wireless (2022) review - https://youtu.be/TkdTjtE2rPU
The highlights of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro include:
An impressive microphone
Lightweight headset design that makes it comfortable to wear for hours
Tuned EQ profiles for specific games as well as THX spatial audio
Earcups that block out a decent amount of noise without getting too hot
Decent battery life
Lowlights of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro:
Lacks simultaneous dual connectivity (i.e. Bluetooth and wireless at the same time)
Earcups are scratchy
Price
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Specs of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 12 Hz – 28 kHz
IMPEDANCE 32 Ω
SENSITIVITY 100 dBSPL / mW @ 1 kHz by HATS
DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS 50 mm
DRIVER TYPE Razer™ TriForce Titanium
EARCUPS Oval Ear Cushions
INNER EARCUP DIAMETER 62 mm x 42 mm / 2.44 x 1.65 in
EARPADS MATERIAL Pressure-Relieving Memory Foam
NOISE CANCELLING Advanced Passive Noise Isolation
CONNECTION TYPE Type A Wireless (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
CABLE LENGTH None
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT Approx. 320 g / 0.71 lbs
MICROPHONE STYLE Detachable Super Wideband
PICK-UP PATTERN Unidirectional
MICROPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz – 10 kHz
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (@1KHZ) -42 ± 3 dBV / PA, 1 kHz
VIRTUAL SURROUND ENCODING THX Spatial Audio
VOLUME CONTROL Volume up and down
OTHER CONTROLS 2.4 GHz Wireless and Bluetooth Toggle (SmartSwitch)
Volume up and down
Mic mute on/off toggle
Audio profiles switcher
BATTERY LIFE Up to 70 hours
LIGHTING None
COMPATIBILITY PC (Type A 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2)
PlayStation (Type A 2.4 GHz)
Mobile Devices (Supporting Type A or Bluetooth 5.2)
Android & iOS
Astro A30:
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Specs of the Astro A30 wireless include:
20-20,000 Hz frequency response
105 dBSPL/mW @1 KHz characteristic SPL
32Ohms nominal impedance
2.4 GHz Lightspeed connection, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm
USB-A dongle and optional USB-C dongle
Built-in and removable boom mic
Highlights for me:
Comfort
Excellent passive noise cancellation
Works well in dual audio mode
Sounds great for gaming and music
Looks fantastic
Good clamping force
Lowlights:
Ears can get a bit hot
Mic isn't as good as others I've tried
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