In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 9.52 cm | |
Width | - | 19.68 cm | |
Depth | - | 20.32 cm | |
Weight | - | 369 g | |
Colour | Black | Black | |
Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Synthetic leather | |
Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Open | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
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 7X 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 7X. |
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 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | Mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 2 m Audio splitter cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | - | 2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | ASTRO Gaming A40 TR |
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Bundled with | - | Astro MixAmp Pro TR | |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | Detachable microphone, 2 speaker tags | |
Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 1 year |