Side by side comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 9.5 cm | - | |
Width | 19.7 cm | - | |
Depth | 20.32 cm | - | |
Weight | 369 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than ASTRO A40 TR headphones. |
Colour | Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Synthetic leather | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Open | - | |
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 | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 24000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | ASTRO A40 TR offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <1% | ASTRO A40 TR have lower total harmonic distortion than ASTRO A40 TR. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 48 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 2 m Audio splitter - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | 2 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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CONNECTIONS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Bundled with | Astro MixAmp Pro TR | - | |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags | Audio cable | |
Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |