Shure SRH940-EFS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure SRH940-EFS and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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 SRH940-EFS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g -
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - AirWeave memory foam
Headband Material - PVD-coated steel
Recommended Use Professional audio, home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Shure SRH940-EFS can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 5 - 30000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Shure SRH940-EFS offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 93 dB Shure SRH940-EFS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Impedance 42 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
MICROPHONE Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response - 100 - 6500 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix
CABLE Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Features - Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours
CONNECTIONS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
OTHERS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X
Included Accessories Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
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