ASTRO A40 TR vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and RIG 500 PRO HX. 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. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 9.5 cm 18.5 cm
Width 19.7 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 20.32 cm 7.49 cm
Weight 369 g 323 g RIG 500 PRO HX are lighter than ASTRO A40 TR headphones.
Colour Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson -
Earpad Material Synthetic leather Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders MixAmp Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos
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 RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity - 111 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm RIG 500 PRO HX have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO A40 TR.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls Volume Volume
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR RIG 500 PRO HX
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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