Gaming
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset
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$130
Full review dataASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset 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.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
87Outstanding
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HearWiki score
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87
Sound
-
8.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
-
8.8
Value
-
7.5
Price (USD)
$130
$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?
Half a step newer
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (2025) against ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset (2016). The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.
- A40 TR Headset2016
- BlackShark V3 Pro20259 yr newer
What differsA40 TR HeadsetBlackShark V3 Pro
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
A40 TR HeadsetBlackShark V3 Pro
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $250
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 87
- Released
- 2016
- 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
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 48 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 108 dB/mW
- 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
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- none
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- both
- Weight
- 369 g
- 367 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset
This wired gaming headset is designed for serious console and PC play, delivering clear, detailed sound through its 40mm drivers. It includes a detachable microphone and on-ear controls for convenient game and chat audio adjustment during intense sessions.
- Pro:Clear and detailed audio for gaming
- Pro:Detachable microphone for flexibility
- Pro:On-ear controls for quick adjustments
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired connection only
- Con:No companion app or custom EQ
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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