ASTRO A40 TR vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ASTRO A40 TR vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 9.5 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 20.32 cm -
Weight 369 g -
Colour Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson Black
Earpad Material Synthetic leather -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 - 22000 Hz ASTRO A40 TR offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% <3% ASTRO A40 TR have lower total harmonic distortion than ASTRO A40 TR.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Controls Volume Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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