Shure SRH240A vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure SRH240A and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Shure SRH240A vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 238 g 288 g Shure SRH240A are lighter than Shure SRH240A headphones.
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 107 dB/mW 98 dB Shure SRH240A have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - straight - 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 2 m 3.05 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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