SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Shure SRH940-EFS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and Shure SRH940-EFS. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. Shure SRH940-EFS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 322 g Shure SRH940-EFS are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
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 Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940-EFS 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-EFS 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-EFS
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-EFS
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 Shure SRH940-EFS
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 - 2 years
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