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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
    17. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 vs Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019
Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X

Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Jan 20, 2025 03:47 PM

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Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 Picture
Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X Picture
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureOpen-Back
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Flat
  1. Recommended in 7 articles:
  2. PC Gaming
  3. Xbox One
  4. Gaming
  5. PS5/PS5 Pro
  6. Xbox Series X/S
  7. Open-Back
  8. PS4

Variants

  • A40 TR + MixAmp 2019 (PS4, MixAmp)
  • A40 TR + MixAmp 2019 (Xbox One, MixAmp)
  • + Sennheiser PC38X (Black)
  • + EPOS PC38X (Black)
  • + Sennheiser PC38X (Black/Yellow)
  • + EPOS PC38X (Black/Yellow)

Review

See Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 Review
See Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X Review
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Our Verdict

Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019

Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X

The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 are better wired gaming headphones than the Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X. While both headphones are comfortable, the Astro have better controls, are better built, and are compatible with Astro Command Center software, which allows you to customize their sound using a graphic EQ and presets. That said, some users have reported issues when using the companion software. They also have a virtual soundstage feature, but the simpler plug-and-play operation of the Sennheiser may be more appealing to some.

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