SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and Shure SRH940. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm 26 cm
Width 18.5 cm 25.7 cm
Depth 8.71 cm 10.5 cm
Weight 288 g 322 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Silver
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB/mW Shure SRH940 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 32 Ohm 42 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
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 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Connector Type Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Shure SRH940
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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