ASTRO A40 TR vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ASTRO A40 TR vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 9.5 cm 20.4 cm
Width 19.7 cm 19.5 cm
Depth 20.32 cm 4.8 cm
Weight 369 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than ASTRO A40 TR headphones.
Colour Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson Matte black
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Game console, computer -
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - ASTRO A40 TR are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders MixAmp Dolby Digital -
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz ASTRO A40 TR offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Impedance 48 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 18.5 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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