Shure SRH940-EFS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Shure SRH940-EFS and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Shure SRH940-EFS vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g -
Earpad Material - Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Professional audio, home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Shure SRH940-EFS can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 30000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than Shure SRH940-EFS.
Max Input Power 1000 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 92 dB Shure SRH940-EFS have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 42 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
MICROPHONE Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Shure SRH940-EFS SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads Microphone windscreen
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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