EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset vs Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset vs Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones? Get the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones, narrowly.
The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones wins Drivers — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset | Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 5.8/10 | 9.9/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset takes sensitivity (100 dB, +3dB). It gives up driver size to the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Sensitivity +3dB100 dB97 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones takes driver size (40mm, +34mm). It gives up sensitivity to the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset. The two are priced the same, so price does not decide it.
Leads on
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Driver Size +34mm40mm6mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset and Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones leads — 40mm against 6mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 3 specs, including frequency response, enclosure and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from EPOS and Shure, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset or Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones?
Get the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones wins Drivers — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close.
What do the EPOS GTW 270 Gaming Wireless Headset and Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), enclosure (Closed-back) and active noise cancelling (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.