Skullcandy PLYR vs. ASTRO Gaming A40 TR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy PLYR and ASTRO Gaming A40 TR. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy PLYR vs. ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 9.52 cm
Width 19.2 cm 19.68 cm
Depth 9.5 cm 20.32 cm
Weight 315 g 369 g Skullcandy PLYR are lighter than Skullcandy PLYR headphones.
Colour Black digi hype Black
Earpad Material Memory foam Synthetic leather
Protection Water-resistant -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy PLYR can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Noise Isolating Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Impedance 32 Ohm 48 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A40 TR.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Form Factor Built-in & removable boom Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Controls Volume, mute button, equaliser preset Mute
CABLE Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Features Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours -
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Skullcandy PLYR ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Bundled with - Astro MixAmp Pro TR
Included Accessories Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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