Shure SRH440-E
The 40mm drivers deliver an enhanced, accurate frequency response from 10Hz to 22kHz, calibrated for professional gear with 44Ω impedance. The closed-back, collapsible design with a detachable coiled cable adds practical durability and portability for stationary use. These are best for home studio musicians and podcasters needing reliable, neutral monitoring on a budget.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 44 |
| Sensitivity | 107 |
| Codecs | Shure SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones, Enhanced Frequency Response and Extended Range for Home and Studio Recording, with Detachable Coiled Cable, Carrying Bag and 1/4" Adapter (SRH440) |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure SRH440-E | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | TOZO HT3 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 44 | 480 | - | 48 | 16 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 90 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SRH440-E | 32 | 14.8 | 75.4 | 77 | 46.1 | 6.3 | 55.8 | 39.5 | 83.5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.6 | 75.4 | 98.1 | 91.4 | 44.1 | 87.9 | 98.3 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 51.5 | 82.2 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 89.4 | 90.7 | 90.9 | 76.5 | 79.7 | 22.4 | 99.9 | 83.5 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 89.8 | 82.6 | 94.3 | 98.6 | 97.8 | 51.5 | 96.4 | 96.7 | 95.1 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.6 | 90.7 | 100 | 91.4 | 87.1 | 82.2 | 95.9 | 89.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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