Razer Kraken vs. Shure SRH940-EFS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken and Shure SRH940-EFS. 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

Razer Kraken vs. Shure SRH940-EFS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 322 g Both headphones are equally heavy.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Shure SRH940-EFS offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Max Input Power 30 mW 1000 mW
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB/mW Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than Shure SRH940-EFS.
Impedance 32 Ohm 42 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Kraken have a thicker diaphragm than Shure SRH940-EFS.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Razer Kraken Shure SRH940-EFS
Included Accessories USB audio controller Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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