Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2
The four-driver, three-way system with a dedicated low-pass filter delivers subwoofer-like bass and clean separation, now with a fourth extended sound filter for precise tonal shaping. Its detachable MMCX cable, sound-isolating design, and included Comply foam sleeves provide a secure, noise-free fit and flexible wired or wireless use. This earphone is best for mixing engineers and audiophiles who demand isolated, customizable monitoring, not for active fitness use.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong comfort (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Impedance | 9 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2 Wired Sound Isolating Earphones, High-End in-Ear Earbuds with Four Hi-Def Drivers, Customizable Sound Filters, Gray (SE846-GR+2) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SE846 PRO Gen 2 | 31.8 | 44 | 35 | 95.4 | 48.8 | 73.8 | 92.1 | 13.4 | 90.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 92.1 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 80.1 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 80.1 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.8 | 94.7 | 92.1 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 31.6 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
Usage Scores
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