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Shure SRH440 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Shure SRH440 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Shure SRH440
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

▼Worse than 57% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 51%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 73%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Shure SRH440

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Shure SRH440 has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 66.5% of products in this category.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Shure
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
311 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 311 g, heavier than 84% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3, lower clamp force than 79.5% of headphones and equal to 1.8% of headphones.
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Shure SRH440 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.3 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3 vs 4.3
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 22 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (132 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    132 dB vs 110 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 5.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shure SRH440
    the average pair of headphones
    Shure SRH440 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.45 vs 8).
    8.45 vs 8
  • 5.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Shure SRH440
    the average pair of headphones
    Shure SRH440 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.45 vs 8).
    8.45 vs 8
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.3 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3 vs 4.3
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 22 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (132 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    132 dB vs 110 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 42.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (311 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    311 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2009
    2009 vs 2016
  • 42.7% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (311 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    311 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    June 2009
    2009 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Jake Pool Music
≈ estimated
19/02/2017
Long-term review · years of personal use and daily listening
Verdict
Shure SRH440 offers clear, level sound and durability that outweigh the plastic feel, at a very good price.
9.0
metal571
≈ estimated
04/12/2015
Hands-on review · tracking use, measurements and comparisons
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is one of the better-value tracking headphones, flat and accurate, though its build and bass are not perfect.
8.0
Nerdology
≈ estimated
05/10/2015
Hands-on review · comfort, weight and sound impressions
Verdict
Shure SRH440 offers great audio and pricing, but it is uncomfortable and heavy for long sessions.
9.0
Chris Shao
≈ estimated
19/02/2011
Hands-on review · travel comfort, sound and cable
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is a pretty good pair for the price, a clear step up from cheap earphones.
8.5
SnazzyiPhoneHacker
✓ explicit
29/11/2009
Hands-on review · one week of use and comparisons
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is a solid, good-sounding pair with strong value, though it is a bit large and less bassy than pricier pairs.
7.0
Tech Room
≈ estimated
08/04/2023
Sound demo · binaural recording and short verdict
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is a decent choice for casual and critical listening, though its treble and ear pads could be better.
9.0
VIRAL TECH
≈ estimated
20/12/2021
Long-term test · five years of use
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is still a very good studio headphone after five years, though the leather wears over time.
9.0
JohnVSTech
≈ estimated
15/08/2020
Long-term use · comfort, bleed and gaming tests
Verdict
Shure SRH440 has been a very good experience over years of use; comfortable, though the build feels plastic and rigid.
9.0
fullOanime
≈ estimated
02/08/2010
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and isolation
Verdict
Shure SRH440 is worth more than its price, with good sound and isolation, though it is bulky and not for bass lovers.
8.0
SnazzyiPhoneHacker
≈ estimated
22/11/2009
First look · unboxing and first impressions
Verdict
Shure SRH440 has made a positive first impression, with a promising build and comfort so far.
8.0
Trak Monk Productions
≈ estimated
31/10/2019
First look · unboxing and early listening
Verdict
Shure SRH440 has good bass and a snug fit, though the closed design may tire ears faster in longer sessions.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

whathifi.com
21/01/2010
Video review · Dance-focused sound
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a powerful, energetic pair that dance fans may like, but its lack of refinement and one-dimensional sound make it hard to stay with.
uk.pcmag.com
07/06/2011
Hands-on test · Studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a solidly built, generous-bass pair that suits both recording and everyday listening, but it gets uncomfortable after an hour or two.
homestudiobasics.com
02/12/2025
Long-term review · Studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a flat, accurate mixing headphone with excellent isolation, but its flimsy build and shallow ear cups hurt long sessions.
cnet.com
20/12/2010
Review · Home studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a clean, balanced budget pair for home studio recording and everyday listening, but its heavy design gets uncomfortable after an hour.
wired.com
05/04/2012
Review · Closed-back studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a well-built, warm-sounding closed-back with tight bass and a wide soundstage, but it is heavy and tiring for longer sessions.
higherhz.org
02/01/2026
Review · Starter studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a neutral, detailed budget studio pair best for novice producers, but it lacks bass and can sound harsh in the highs.
homedjstudio.com
23/07/2021
Review · Budget DJ studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a durable, great-value budget pair for mixing and DJing, but its neutral sound is light on bass.
kopfhoerer.de
20/07/2009
Test · Studio monitoring headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a solid, neutral studio monitor for recording sessions, but its mids lack detail and it is a poor choice for travel.
bonedo.de
19/06/2017
Test · Folding studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a sturdy folding pair with largely linear sound and an affordable price, but it lacks deep bass and has boosted treble.
lesnumeriques.com
28/05/2013
Test · Portable monitoring headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a clean, folding monitor pair with a wide soundstage, but its heavy bass and weak mids make it unbalanced.
N
nextgentech.it
21/01/2017
Summary of the review
Shure SRH440 Review – Professional Headphones
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cuffie.pro
24/04/2017
Review · Budget studio headphones
Verdict
The Shure SRH440 is a neutral, well-balanced budget studio pair with great value, but its weight and ear pressure tire you out.
T
tweakers.net
13/05/2014
Summary of the review
Shure SRH440 Black - Quint3n - Product reviews - Tweakers
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Shure SRH440

  • Neutral and balanced sound signature ideal for home studio recording and critical listening
  • Excellent clarity and detail retrieval across the frequency range
  • Strong passive noise isolation that effectively blocks external environments
  • Detachable and replaceable cable system for increased longevity
  • Replaceable earpads and foldable design for improved portability
  • Highly affordable price point for professional-grade audio quality

What customers don't like about Shure SRH440

  • Poor overall comfort, especially during long listening sessions, due to a heavy and rigid headband
  • Stock earpads are shallow and can cause ears to touch the drivers, leading to irritation
  • Plasticky build quality that feels cheap and is prone to creaking or breaking at the hinges
  • Bass may feel lacking or 'rolled off' for casual listeners or bass enthusiasts
  • Noticeable treble spikes that can sound sharp or fatiguing on certain tracks
  • Exposed thin wires between the headband and earcups are vulnerable to damage

Verdict

The Shure SRH440 is a professional closed-back, circumaural studio headphone featuring 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers that deliver a balanced frequency response of 10 Hz to 22 kHz. With an impedance of 44 ohms, a sensitivity of 105 dB/mW, and a maximum power handling of 500 mW, these headphones are optimized for accurate monitoring, field recording, and home studio use. Main characteristics include a collapsible design for portability, a detachable 3-meter coiled cable with a secure bayonet lock, and high-quality passive noise isolation. Pros include its clear, 'warmish-neutral' sound signature, excellent detail across an extended range, and user-replaceable ear pads. However, common cons include a bulky plastic build that may feel heavy at approximately 311g and potential discomfort during long sessions due to minimal headband padding and shallow ear cup depth.

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