SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Shure SRH940. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 26 cm
Width 21.59 cm 25.7 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 10.5 cm
Weight 363.1 g 322 g Shure SRH940 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Silver
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
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 5.
Max Input Power - 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB/mW Shure SRH940 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
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 5 Shure SRH940
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial 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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