SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth 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 3 Bluetooth vs. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Series Gaming -
Height - 26 cm
Width - 25.7 cm
Depth - 10.5 cm
Weight - 322 g
Colour Black Silver
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
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
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB/mW Shure SRH940 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
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 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Battery Type Handset battery -
Battery Life 28 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Shure SRH940
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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