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Shure Srh440a vs Shure Srh840a: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Shure Srh840a comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 71. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Shure Srh840a - Good overall at around $169.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Shure Srh840a leads on 2 of 4 measures.

  • Shure Srh440a
  • Shure Srh840a
HearWiki score
67
71
Sound
7.0
8.0
Value
7.5
7.5
Price (USD)
$110
$170

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?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2022. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

  • Srh440a2022
  • Srh840a2022

Specifications

Srh440aSrh840a
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$110
$170
HearWiki score
67
71
Released
2022
2022
Availability
Discontinued
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
10 Hz - 22 kHz
5 Hz - 25 kHz
Sound signature
neutral
-
Impedance
40 Ω
40 Ω
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW
97 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
-
buttons
Weight
268 g
273 g
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
No
No
Connector
3.5 mm
-

What reviewers said

Shure Srh440a

The Shure SRH440A is a refreshed wired studio headphone that pairs a 40mm dynamic driver with a 40-ohm impedance, making it easy to drive from phones, laptops, and audio interfaces. Its tuning emphasizes present mids and controlled bass, which suits dialogue-heavy content, vocal monitoring, and general mix work. Built as a practical, closed-back tool with passive isolation and a foldable frame, it offers a neutral, no-frills option for entry-level studio use.

  • Pro:Easy to drive from most devices thanks to 40-ohm impedance
  • Pro:Clear, present midrange ideal for vocals and speech
  • Pro:Controlled low end suitable for monitoring
  • Con:Lacks wireless or ANC features
  • Con:No USB-C connectivity
  • Con:Sensitivity is modest, so may need more volume on quiet sources

Shure Srh840a

This wired over-ear headphone offers a balanced, monitoring-focused sound with a slight bass lift and a subtle upper-mid dip, making it a reliable choice for studio tracking and casual listening. It features a lower impedance for easier use with various devices, a detachable cable, and a foldable design for portability, all wrapped in a practical, professional-looking build. Overall, it's a solid, no-frills performer that improves on its predecessor with better efficiency and usability.

  • Pro:Clear, flat midrange ideal for monitoring
  • Pro:Lower impedance works well with portable gear
  • Pro:Detachable cable and foldable design add convenience
  • Con:Slight bass emphasis may not suit purists
  • Con:Upper midrange dip can affect vocal presence
  • Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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