Alienware Pro Wireless vs Shure Srh240a: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Alienware Pro Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Alienware Pro Wireless leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Alienware Pro Wireless
- Shure Srh240a
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Both shipped in 2024. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Alienware Pro Wireless adds USB-C.
- Pro Wireless2024
- Srh240a2024
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $69
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 60
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 38 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 107 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 6 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 310 g
- 238 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Clamp force
- 365 g
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Alienware Pro Wireless
Its leatherette pads and moderate 310g weight aim for comfort during long sessions, while the 2.4GHz wireless option and USB-C charging add versatility for desk and on-the-go use. Sound quality is generally strong, but the microphone performance and a single SBC codec limit keep it from being a flawless all-rounder.
- Pro:Excellent battery life, especially with ANC off
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette ear pads for long wear
- Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included
- Con:Microphone quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Only SBC codec support limits high-res wireless audio
- Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
Shure Srh240a
The Shure SRH240A is an affordable, wired over-ear headphone aimed at budget-conscious studio use, offering a clear and fairly detailed sound signature. However, its cheap-feeling build, weak isolation, and mediocre comfort limit its appeal for commuting or casual listening, making it a basic option rather than a standout performer.
- Pro:Clear and fairly detailed sound for the price
- Pro:Lightweight and simple wired design
- Pro:Affordable entry-level studio-oriented option
- Con:Cheap, creaky build quality
- Con:Poor noise isolation and sound leakage
- Con:Lacks comfort for long sessions
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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