SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. ASTRO Gaming A40 TR

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 and ASTRO Gaming A40 TR. 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

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 vs. ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19 cm 9.52 cm
Width 17.5 cm 19.68 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 20.32 cm
Weight 236 g 369 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes ASTRO Gaming A40 TR are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A40 TR.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <0.1% ASTRO Gaming A40 TR have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1.
Sensitivity 93 dB -
Impedance 36 Ohm 48 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Controls Mute, volume Mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headset cable - detachable - 2 m
Audio splitter cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Features ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Bundled with - Astro MixAmp Pro TR
Included Accessories Audio cable, audio extension cable Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
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