Main trade-off
Shure SRH440A
The long straight cable needs managing around a laptop.
Head-to-head
Shure SRH440A vs SRH840A: SRH840A adds a bag, both include a 3 m lead
The short answer
Choose SRH440A if you need a straightforward closed recording headphone and its current offer is lower. Choose SRH840A for its supplied carrying bag or a listening preference you have confirmed yourself. Both include 3 m detachable leads and list the same 40-ohm impedance.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
The weight difference is under 2%
SRH840A adds 5 g by the manual figures.
What this is based on
(273 - 268) / 268 × 100 = 1.87%.
Main trade-off
Shure SRH840A
Its wiring options are close to the less expensive SRH440A.
Shure SRH440A
- Choose it for
- You need the same 3 m wired recording reach.
- You do not need a carrying bag in the package.
- Main trade-off
- The long straight cable needs managing around a laptop.
Shure SRH840A
- Choose it for
- You want the supplied carrying bag.
- You have auditioned both and prefer SRH840A.
- Main trade-off
- Its wiring options are close to the less expensive SRH440A.
About this comparison
Compare Shure SRH440A and SRH840A by cable reach, included bag and weight. Learn which practical upgrades you do and do not get with the higher model.
Choose SRH440A if you need a straightforward closed recording headphone and its current offer is lower. Choose SRH840A for its supplied carrying bag or a listening preference you have confirmed yourself. Both include 3 m detachable leads and list the same 40-ohm impedance.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Interface across a wide desk
Both supply 3 m of straight cable reach.
- Shure SRH440A
- Similar
- Shure SRH840A
- Similar
A bag should be included
The SRH840A standard package includes one.
- Shure SRH440A
- Good
- Shure SRH840A
- Better fit
Weight is the deciding factor
The 5 g gap is small relative to fit and cable handling.
- Shure SRH440A
- Similar
- Shure SRH840A
- Similar
You need calls without a separate mic
Neither standard audio cable carries a microphone.
- Shure SRH440A
- Not suitable
- Shure SRH840A
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
The weight difference is under 2%
SRH840A adds 5 g by the manual figures.
How we reached this conclusion
(273 - 268) / 268 × 100 = 1.87%.
There is no extra desk reach
Both 3 m leads leave 1 m on an assumed 2 m cable route.
How we reached this conclusion
3 - 2 = 1 m for both, before accounting for additional slack.
The included bag is easier to value than response endpoints
The tangible package addition is a carrying bag, not a new connection or cable length.
How we reached this conclusion
Both list 40 ohms, a detachable 3 m lead and a 6.3 mm adapter. Only the SRH840A box lists the carrying bag.
Check your own setup
Which headphones work with the way you listen?
Start with the way you listen. USB charging is not the same as USB audio, and some headphones need power even with a cable. These choices are examples until you apply yours.
Shure SRH440A
Does not meet these checksThis model does not play over Bluetooth.
Shure SRH840A
Does not meet these checksThis model does not play over Bluetooth.
Battery figures are manufacturer claims for the stated mode, not measured travel time. Volume, codec, calls and battery age change runtime. Closed earcups can still leak sound. Weight alone does not predict comfort. USB audio needs a compatible source and cable. This check does not assess sound quality, microphone quality or amplifier power.
Choice A
Shure, SRH440A
SRH440A
A closed recording headphone with a straight 3 m cable that locks into the earcup. A practical match for an interface across the desk.
- Best matched use
- Recording speech or instruments through a wired interface
Checked facts
- The manual lists a 3 m detachable straight cable.
- Nominal impedance is 40 ohms and weight is 268 g.
- A 6.3 mm screw-on adapter is supplied.
Choice B
Shure, SRH840A
SRH840A
A closed studio pair with a locking straight lead and carrying bag. Its included connections cover a laptop jack and a conventional headphone interface.
- Best matched use
- Closed-back studio monitoring with a supplied carrying bag
Checked facts
- The manual specifies a 40-ohm impedance and 273 g weight.
- The package includes a detachable 3 m straight cable.
- A carrying bag and 6.3 mm adapter are included.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Shure SRH440A | Shure SRH840A | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published weight | 268 g | 273 g | SRH840A is 5 g heavier. |
| Cable length | 3 m straight | 3 m straight | Both reach the same interface position. |
| Cable attachment | Detachable | Detachable locking lead | Both allow a compatible replacement cable. |
| Nominal impedance | 40 ohms | 40 ohms | The higher model does not change this nominal load. |
| Carrying bag | Not listed in standard box | Included | This is a clear package difference. |
| Construction | Closed-back | Closed-back | Both suit wired monitoring with nearby people. |
| ANC or Bluetooth | Neither | Neither | Neither is an ANC commuter headset. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Shure SRH440A
- No microphone or active noise cancellation is built in.
If you choose Shure SRH840A
- The cable has no microphone for phone calls.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
You need the same 3 m wired recording reach.
Choose Shure SRH440A. SRH440A includes the long lead and adapter needed by many audio interfaces. If that is the job to solve, the higher number does not add reach.
You want the supplied carrying bag.
Choose Shure SRH840A. A supplied bag is useful between rooms or sessions. If the headphone never leaves its stand, that difference may matter less than the current offers.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The lower model already covers the wiring job
SRH440A includes the long lead and adapter needed by many audio interfaces. If that is the job to solve, the higher number does not add reach.
Value the bag only if you will use it
A supplied bag is useful between rooms or sessions. If the headphone never leaves its stand, that difference may matter less than the current offers.
Audition for sound preference
The two models have different acoustic descriptions, but those do not establish a universal winner. We do not rank them using frequency-range endpoints or driver size.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- The weight figures come from manufacturer manuals, not a common independent weighing test.
- No sound-quality or isolation ranking is claimed.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current headphones comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 17 of 60 models checked match every need here: “I want music when the battery is empty”, “My bag is already full”, and “I plug into a headphone jack”.
17 matching models from 60 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I want music when the battery is empty”, “My bag is already full”, and “I plug into a headphone jack”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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Shure SRH440A
You need the same 3 m wired recording reach.
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You want the supplied carrying bag.
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