In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Siberia 840 and Skullcandy PLYR. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 19.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
| Weight | 318 g | 315 g | Skullcandy PLYR are lighter than SteelSeries Siberia 840 headphones. |
| Colour | Glossy, matte black | Black digi hype | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, phone, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | - | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Siberia 840. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Controls | - | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Cable Type | Audio (optical) cable USB cable RCA cable Audio cable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1000 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Skullcandy PLYR lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Siberia 840. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Connector Type | Headset Headphones USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Siberia 840 | Skullcandy PLYR |
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| Included Accessories | Transmitter unit, 4 power plug adapters, 2 battery packs, mobile cable, chat cable | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Software Included | SteelSeries Engine 3 | - | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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