Shure SE 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 (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th 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 SE SE846 PRO Gen 2 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SE SE846 PRO Gen 2 | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 95.1 | 47.1 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 13.7 | 89.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92.1 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.8 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.2 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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