Shure SRH240A vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Shure SRH240A and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Shure SRH240A vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 238 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Recommended Use Professional audio Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Shure SRH240A.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 107 dB/mW 98 dB Shure SRH240A have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
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 9X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls - Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - straight - 2 m -
Cable Length 2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Shure SRH240A SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter USB charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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