Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile
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$250
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 7 of 7 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
-
87
Sound
-
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
7.5
Price (USD)
$250
$250
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- A40 Mobile2018
- BlackShark V3 Pro20257 yr newer
What differsA40 MobileBlackShark V3 Pro
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
A40 MobileBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $250
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 87
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 28 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 113.3
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 4.0
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 48 h
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 324 g
- 367 g
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Model code
- A40 TR X-Edition
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- noise-cancelling mic
- -
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile
This wired gaming headset is built for console and PC play, offering a modular build with swappable cables. It features a 40mm dynamic driver and a noise-cancelling mic to keep your voice clear during matches. The design focuses on comfort and durability for long sessions.
- Pro:Modular, replaceable cable design
- Pro:Clear voice capture with noise-cancelling mic
- Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
- Con:Wired only, limiting mobility
- Con:No companion app or EQ customization
- Con:Relatively heavy at 324g
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is a wireless gaming headset that pairs a long-lasting battery with hybrid active noise cancellation for focused play sessions. It features 50mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth with multipoint support, and a low-latency design, making it a versatile option for both gaming and everyday use. Its lightweight build and customizable EQ add to its appeal for extended comfort and personalized sound.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC for immersive gaming
- Pro:Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Heavier than some rivals at 367g
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for communication
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