ASTRO A40 TR vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 9.5 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 20.32 cm -
Weight 369 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than ASTRO A40 TR headphones.
Colour Black, blue | Black | Black, red | White | Black, olive | Navy, crimson -
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 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 3.
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.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
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 3
Controls Volume Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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