Is the Shure Srh1440 worth the upgrade from the Sony WH-1000XM6?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Shure Srh1440 actually scores 10.0 points below the Sony WH-1000XM6, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. None of the shared sub-scores move by more than half a point, so the two behave very similarly on the things reviewers measure. On paper: driver size 30 mm to 40 mm. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes Yes to No and weight goes 254 g to 343 g. It is at least $119 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.
- Sound8.08.0
- Value7.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | WH-1000XM6 | Srh1440 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No | |
| Weight | 254 g | 343 g | |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No | |
| Driver size | 30 mm | 40 mm | |
| USB-C | Yes | No | |
| Frequency response | 4 Hz - 40 kHz | 15 Hz - 27 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "WH-1000XM6 to Srh1440". 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.