EPOS H3Pro vs Astro A30 wireless - Comfort and quality?

Here I'm comparing the Astro A30 wireless and the EPOS H3Pro hybrid. With a comparison of the features and the specs as well as a chat about what I like and don't like about each. I've left a sound test at the end to compare the mics too. Also check the reviews to find out more.

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EPOS H3Pro Hybrid:
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Highlights of the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid include:
Comfortable fit
Awesome abilities to block out my wife
Reasonable mic
Good quality sound and nice and loud
Dual-connectivity
Multiple options for connecting devices
Subtle design

Lowlights:
Battery life isn't great
Some issues when charging and using 3.5mm at the same time
Can't use 3.5mm without power

Features of this headset include:
7.1 Surround Sound via Epos Gaming Suite (https://www.eposaudio.com/en/gb/gamin...)
Smart button for switching sound profiles
Dual-wireless connection
Removable mic
up to 30 hours of wireless gaming on the low-latency dongle, 19 hours with ANC. Up to 38 hours of audio on a Bluetooth connection, 22 hours with ANC. Up to 29 hours with the 3.5 mm cable, 19 hours with ANC.
Works on PC, PS5™, PS4™ with the low-latency dongle or the USB cable. Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Mac® with the 3.5 mm console cable and wirelessly with Bluetooth® mobile devices.​

Specs:
Dimensions (W x H x D) 183 x 176 x 90 mm/ 7.2 x 6.9 x 3.5 in
Weight 308 g / 0.67 lbs / 10.69 oz
Connector • Low latency dongle
• Bluetooth
• Console cable:
1 x 3.5 mm audio jack 4 pole; length: 1.5 m
• USB-C to USB-A cable; length: 2 m
• Extension cable; length: 1.25 m
Standby time • up to 750 hours (ANC OFF)
• up to 19 hours (ANC ON)
Talk time via Bluetooth • up to 42 hours (ANC OFF)
• up to 19 hours (ANC ON)
Charging time approx. 2 hours
Rechargeable battery (built in) Lithium Polymer / 3.7 V / 530 mA
Charging voltage max. 5.5 V / max. current 560 mA
Speaker principle dynamic, closed
Frequency response Headphone: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Microphone: 100 Hz – 7,500 Hz
Sensitivity headphone 116 dBSPL / 0dBFS @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity microphone
(detachable)
-20 dBFS/Pa @1 kHz (boom-arm)
-20 dBFS/Pa @1 kHz (ear cup)
Total harmonic distortion (THD) 0,35 % / 0dBFS @ 1 kHz
Microphone type Bi-Directional ECM
Microphone pick-up pattern Bidirectional
Specifications 39
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 5.2 / class 1
Range up to 15 m / 49.2 ft
Transmission frequency 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
GSA H3PRO dongle
Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 x 15 x 5 mm / 0.87 x 0.59 x 0.20 in
Weight 2.5 g / 0.09 oz / 0.006 lbs
Connector USB-A plug
Range up to 10 m / 32.8 ft
Transmission frequency 2.4 G
Bluetooth version 4.2 / class 1
Output power max. 8 dBm (EIRP)
Headset | Dongle
Temperature range 0 °C to +40 °C / +32 °F to +104 °F
Relative humidity 35~75%

Astro A30 wireless:
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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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