ASTRO A40 TR vs. Turtle Beach RECON 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A40 TR and Turtle Beach RECON 50. 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. Turtle Beach RECON 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
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 Red
Earpad Material Synthetic leather Foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
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 -
Frequency Response 20 - 24000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz ASTRO A40 TR offer a larger frequency range than Turtle Beach RECON 50.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Impedance 48 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Omni-directional
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
Controls Volume Mute, volume
CABLE ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter - 1.5 m
Headset cable
Audio splitter cable
Cable Length 2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 5-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A40 TR Turtle Beach RECON 50
Bundled with Astro MixAmp Pro TR -
Included Accessories Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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