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ASTRO Gaming

ASTRO Gaming A40 TR

Name: ASTRO Gaming A40 TR
Brand: ASTRO Gaming
SKU: B07FYY2CMH
Price: 242.00 USD

This promises solid sound quality and comfort, but is this wired headset worth its high price tag?

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm33%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 33% of the 202 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 147).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Headphone Jack: Yes
Platform Compatibility: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Build

Material Ear Cups: Cloth, synthetic leather
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic, metal
Material Headband: Plastic with padding

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons
Chat Mix: No

Identity

Model Number: 939-001662

Microphone

Boom Style: Flip-to-mute boom
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: No

Release

Date: 2019-04-11
Msrp Usd: 149 USD
Year: 2019

Sound

Acoustic Design: Semi-open
Frequency Response: 10-32000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 32000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 10 Hz
Impedance: 48 Ω
Passive Isolation: 15 dB

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Color Options: Black, blue, red
Foldable: No
Weight: 369 g

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.3/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byRiley BallantyneWriterReviewed November 2022

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity6.5

Design7.8

Portability4.1

Features6.3

Value5.0

The verdict

The Astro A40 TR is a solid option for anyone looking for a gaming headset that delivers good sound quality and comfort. This semi-open design is unique and the 3.5mm connector makes it very versatile for any device that supports a traditional headphone jack. It's held back by its price point, however, being beaten by lower-priced headsets.

✓Liked: Sound quality, Microphone, Headphone jack (48Ω), Comfortable for long sessions

✕Could be better: Design is a little over the top, Price is a bit too high, Add-ons are pricy

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