Is the Shure Srh440a worth the upgrade from the ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Shure Srh440a actually scores 13.2 points below the ASTRO Gaming A50 Gen 5, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.2 to 7.0). On paper: weight 363 g to 268 g. Worth checking: usb-c goes Yes to No. It is at least $151 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.27.0
- Value7.47.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | A50 Gen 5 | Srh440a | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 363 g | 268 g | |
| USB-C | Yes | No | |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 10 Hz - 22 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "A50 Gen 5 to Srh440a". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.