ASTRO A40 TR vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
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 Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Open -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
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 9X.
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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
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Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags USB charging cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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