Shure SRH440-E

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,688)

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.

form factor over-ear
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 44
open closed back closed
Shure SRH440-E headphones
37 Overall Score
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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

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
82/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 7 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '10: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '21: 4.0★ · 1 review211111Q4 '10Q1 '16Q4 '16Q3 '17Q3 '19Q2 '21
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 32
Mic 14.8
Build 75.4
Sound 77
Battery 46.1
Comfort 6.3
User Sentiment 55.8
Connectivity 39.5
Social Proof 83.5

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 Sony WH-1000XM6 Jabra Evolve3 85 Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd iClever BTH12 FIO MOTUS FM20-purple
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 30 40 - 40 40
Impedance Ohms 44 48 35 16 32 16
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation - true true true false true
Open Closed Back closed closed closed closed closed -
Bluetooth Version - 5.3 5.3 6.0 5.2 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 30 120 140 85 130
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Shure SRH440-E 3214.875.47746.16.355.839.583.5
Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare 98.289.490.790.976.579.722.499.983.5
Jabra Evolve3 85 Compare 80.489.433.699.699.687.1098.649.7
Srhythm NiceComfort NC35 2nd Compare 94.284.575.491.699.879.709872
iClever BTH12 Compare 326490.766.297.292.787.979.595.1
FIO MOTUS FM20-purple Compare 94.282.633.691.699.851.572.392.589.7

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥24,591 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon 1 offer From ¥24,591

Price History

¥24,500 ¥24,600 ¥24,700 ¥24,800 ¥24,900 ¥25,000 ¥25,100 May 30Nov 5 ¥24,591

Usage Scores

Work (19.9)Calls (15.7)Music (38.1)Overall (36.5)Budget (44.1)Gaming (24.6)Studio (44.1)Commute (28.1)

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