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SteelSeries Siberia 840

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User ratings:
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41 user ratings
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Siberia 840 is a excellent headset for both gaming and music
  • Bluetooth makes it one of the most versatile headsets on the market
  • a speech-to-noise ratio of 40dB which is excellent

Cons

  • Dolby modes only work via optical and USB connections and not via analogue
  • the ear cups are a little chunky looking
  • the 800 lacked to be a all round headset

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 32 Ω
  • , 108 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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SteelSeries Siberia 840 - Pros & Cons

SteelSeries Siberia 840

Pros

  • Siberia 840 is a excellent headset for both gaming and music
  • Bluetooth makes it one of the most versatile headsets on the market
  • a speech-to-noise ratio of 40dB which is excellent
  • needs better audio and a more comfortable design
  • understated design
  • seamless and works simultaneously

Cons

  • Dolby modes only work via optical and USB connections and not via analogue
  • the ear cups are a little chunky looking
  • the 800 lacked to be a all round headset
  • wireless headset is only as good as its charge level
  • It will only appeal to gamers with deeper pockets than most
  • lacking slightly in airiness
  • versatile enough to use as casual everyday headphones
  • the materials used in their build quality feel a bit cheap
  • versatile enough for more casual uses like commuting and sports
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • the mic sometimes picks up and echoes game audio

SteelSeries Siberia 840 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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IconImpedance
32 Ω
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318 g
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SteelSeries Siberia 840 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight11.22 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-44.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 10000
Microphone direction typeUnidirectional
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 108
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)5.0 %
Audio format
  • Dolby Headphone
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Wireless connection
Radio
Wireless range10
USByes
Type of USB connectorMini-USB
Other connectors
Digital optical input
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1000.0 mAh
Battery life40.0 h
Talk time20.0 h
Charging via USByes

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SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.9
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SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Siberia 840 review: A minor (and optional) upgrade to the old Siberia 800
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Published: 30.11.2016
SteelSeries Siberia 840 review: A minor (and optional) upgrade to the old Siberia 800
4.0

The new Siberia 840 adds Bluetooth to the old Siberia 800/H Wireless model, but not much else.

SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Siberia 840 Review - Performance Testing
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SteelSeries Siberia 840 Review - Performance Testing

The Siberia 840 wireless headset is accompanied by a Transmitter box that allows for a wide selection of audio sources to be sent over a lag-free wireless connection, to expand on this, SteelSeries have added in Bluetooth connectivity for greater versatility.

SteelSeries Siberia 840 Steelseries Siberia 840 Wireless Headset Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | Audio
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OC3D
Published: 14.11.2016
Steelseries Siberia 840 Wireless Headset Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | Audio

Introduction and Technical Specifications

SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Siberia 840 Review - Best Wireless Gaming Headset. Really.
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 31.08.2016
SteelSeries Siberia 840 Review - Best Wireless Gaming Headset. Really.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More SteelSeries Siberia 840 Review – In search of the best wireless gaming headset, I thought I’d stop at Razer’s latest ManO’War. That was before I stumbled upon the newly launched SteelSeries Siberia 840 wireless gaming headset. After using it for some time, I’m totally sold. SteelSeries calls it “World’s Best Wireless […]

SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries 840 Bluetooth Wireless Headset Review - VGU
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VGU
Published: 14.12.2016
SteelSeries 840 Bluetooth Wireless Headset Review - VGU
4.0

The SteelSeries 840 Bluetooth wireless headset is the bigger brother of the previously released SteelSeries Siberia 800 headset. The biggest difference between the two is that the 840 adds bluetooth connectivity that the 800 lacked to be a all round headset. Much like the 800, it is designed to work with pretty much every device […]

SteelSeries Siberia 840 SteelSeries Siberia 200 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 14.11.2017
SteelSeries Siberia 200 Review
3.8

Designed around the Siberia V2 headset, the SteelSeries Siberia 200 are a surprisingly good-sounding and budget gaming headphone. They don't have a lot of featur...

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