Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile
Not yet scored
$250
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
86Outstanding
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A40 Mobile
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
HearWiki score
-
86
Sound
-
8.2
Battery
-
9.3
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$250
$130
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is 6 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- A40 Mobile2018
- Arctis Nova 520246 yr newer
What differsA40 MobileArctis Nova 5
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
A40 MobileArctis Nova 5
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $130
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 86
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 28 kHz
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 93 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 113.3
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- -
- 60 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 15 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 15 min → 6 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 324 g
- 265 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 is a wireless gaming headset that prioritizes long-lasting performance, boasting a 60-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It features a balanced sound signature from its 40mm drivers and a noise-canceling mic for clear communication, all wrapped in a comfortable design. Multipoint support allows seamless switching between gaming and mobile devices.
- Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for easy device switching
- Pro:Balanced sound profile suitable for various games
- Con:No active noise cancellation for immersion
- Con:No water resistance for durability
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
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