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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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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 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 |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
CONNECTIONS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | ASTRO A40 TR | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Bundled with | Astro MixAmp Pro TR | - | |
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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 | - |