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SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
83% positive of 301 users
Multi-device audio & comfort king, but buggy software.
A40 (Gen 1)
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Sentiment score85% positive
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026
Reddit Reviews
47 of 47 reviews
TheRealSupraVisionI have had my A40’s for a long time too, only 2 headphones I won’t get rid of are my HD560S and A40’s, the A40 with Mixamp Dolby Processing is actually really good too. For stereo though the HD560S is actually insanely good.
2LG1TAstro a40 with mixamp, I have not tried the a50s yet. Best headset I have found.
Yeah, the quality of the sound is just bounds ahead of other headsets and has been for years.
AlaskanHamrI personally use Astro a40s and they work great. A lot of people recommend the steelseries arctis nova 7, so if I were you, I'd go for those if you're able to afford them.
atbthsAstros. I have a40s that are over 10 years old, used daily for zoom & games.
BakeDizzle77I’ve used Astro A40’s with mixamp for like 7-8 years then just recently got the wireless Astro A50’s about 2 years ago and I have never had a problem with them
Barry_McGockinerBig on the Astros. Have the A40s and they’ve been phenomenal going on 6 years.
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Rankings by Use Case
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Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser - PC38X
Esports players and competitive shooters (Valorant, CS2, Hunt: Showdown) who need a tactical edge.
See rankings → Best for Durable and repairable build
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SteelSeries - Arctis 7 Series
Users who have broken headsets in the past, have pets that chew cables, or want a 'Buy It For Life' product.
See rankings → Best for Hybrid work and gaming
Ranked #1
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Series
Remote workers who want one high-quality device for professional meetings and evening gaming.
See rankings → Best for Large heads and glasses
Ranked #1
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova 7 Series
Adult gamers who find standard headsets too tight or painful when worn with eyewear.
See rankings → Best for Marathon gaming sessions
Ranked #1
SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Series
Hardcore gamers who play for 10+ hours at a time and frequently forget to charge their gear.
See rankings → Best for Mic isolation in shared rooms
Ranked #1
Astro (Logitech) - A50 Series
Couples, roommates, or streamers who game in the same room and struggle with mic bleed.
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