Shure SE215
The dynamic driver delivers a distinctly tuned, bass-forward frequency response from 21Hz to 17.5kHz, paired with a sound-isolating design that blocks up to 37 dB of noise. Its durable build includes a detachable cable system and a secure over-the-ear fit with multiple sleeve options for marathon listening. This is best for commuters and bass enthusiasts who prioritize durable, repairable wired monitoring over wireless convenience.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
water resistance Water-Resistant
21 Overall Score
Price $624
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
62/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 4 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 | over-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 21 |
| Freq Max | 17500 |
| Impedance | 17 |
| Sensitivity | 107 |
| Codecs | Shure SE215 Special Edition Sound-Isolating Earphones, White |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Apple & Android |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure SE215 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | JBL Live Beam 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 48 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | 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 SE215 | 31.6 | 43 | 72.4 | 61.9 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 11.1 | 27.7 | 22.3 |
| 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 |
| JBL Live Beam 3 Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 81.9 | 94.9 | 94.2 | 49.8 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
Price
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