Astro A40 2017 and 2019 are headphones that are specially designed for gaming purposes. These are great gaming headphones. These are advertised as Consoles Locked to Xbox or PS4. Their build is very good and also comfortable for long sessions of gaming.
| MODELS | ASTRO A40 2017 | ASTRO A40 2019 |
| TYPE | Over ear | Over ear |
| ENCLOSURE | Open back | Open back |
| WIRELESS | No | No |
| TRANSDUCER | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| MIC | Yes | Yes |
| NOISE CANCELLATION | No | No |
| WEIGHT | 0.83 lbs | 0.82 lbs |
PROS AND CONS OF A40 2017:
The following pros and cons will be very helpful to make an opinion about that.
PROS:
l The voice quality is good.
l Comfortable.
l Durable.
l Mic is good
CONS:
l The size is Bulky.
l There is no outside noise cancellation.
l It’s not wireless.
MORE FEATURES OF ASTRO A40 2017:
These are comfortable and stylish. Their Ear cup size is pretty good which means these can be adjusted easily to most ear sizes. The wire is beneficial in a way that it ensures continuous connectivity but it also causes hindrances and breaks in connectivity sometimes.
The controls of these headphones are very particular, they can also be connected to a PC and used there. It enables users to handle the headphones more easily and for multiple uses.
PROS AND CONS OF A40 2019:
The following pros and cons will be very helpful to make an opinion about that.
PROS:
l The microphone is very good.
l The voice quality is good.
l Comfortable.
l Good connectivity.
CONS:
l NO noise cancellation.
l Bulky.
MORE FEATURES OF ASTRO A40 2019:
Its frequency response is very good and also the transducer. But it can be used for anything other than gaming. For a workout or jogging because while running, it won’t stay on the ears because of its bulky size especially that of ear-cups.
COMPARISON BETWEEN ASTRO A40 2017 AND 2019:
OS Compatibility: Both are Not OS specific
Ease Of Use: Both are Good
Feedback: Good
Call/Music Control: NO
Volume Control: Yes
Microphone Control: Mute/Unmute
Channel Mixing: Yes
Noise Cancelling Control: No
Talk-Through: No
Additional Controls: Presets + Surround Sound
USES IN THE OFFICE:
Both models can not be used in an office as they do not offer the feature of Noise cancellation which is very important for office work. But rather it would leak out sounds which are not acceptable in office work. So it is not the right choice for office work.
FOR WORKOUT:
Earcups of these models are quite big and bulky. The workout requires increased movement and with more movement, these headphones will slip off your head. And also, it is not wireless so you just can not use it in your GYM or while Jogging or Walking.
FOR TRAVEL:
It is not wireless but still, it is Sub-commute. To some extent, it can be used while traveling. If someone is using a Laptop while traveling he/she can surely use these headphones along with that laptop. But still, it is not your first choice if you are traveling and you need headphones. Because of its bulky size, it causes inconvenience and the absence of a noise cancellation feature is a concerning issue.
NEUTRAL SOUND:
It is good for neutral sound. It has quite a powerful and enhanced base. It is uncomfortable for some because it may cause uneasiness but some prefer the high bass sound. Bass is quite prone to inconsistency and also it is overdone. But it is preferred in some Video games and for explosions effects.
PHONE CALLS:
Its sound quality is good. Its microphone is also very good and it can be used for phone calls. But it is not the right choice for calls for the reasons given below:
Absence of Noise cancellation feature.
Voice leaking.
High bass.
Not wireless.
WIRED GAMING:
Its sound quality is very good. The microphone is very excellent and the bass is very high. Its connectivity is also very good. It is comfortable for long sitting sessions so it’s just the right choice for gaming with its enhanced bass which just gives very fine sound effects in video games.
CONCLUSION:
It is very evident from the above-mentioned features and specifications that these models of Gen 4 Astro headphones are not different.
We can spot only a few differences both in the software and hardware of these two models. The style of Astro A40 2019 was slightly different in a way that can only be counted aesthetically.
FAQs:
Is Astro A40 2019 better than Astro 2017?
There is not much of a difference between these two models.
Are these two models good for gaming?
Yes.