Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the...
The Ruling
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones? Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones stays the pick if $10 matters more than those specs.
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 | Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 9.3/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 9.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
It gives up driver size and frequency response to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $10.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes driver size (45mm, +5mm), frequency response (15Hz-28kHz) and sensitivity (99 dB, +2dB). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $10.00 more than the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Frequency Response15Hz-28kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
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Sensitivity +2dB99 dB97 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trrs
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
- Cable Length 3 m
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 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x 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 Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones leads — 45mm against 40mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 7 specs, including connection type, fit and enclosure. Two headphones from Shure and Audio-Technica, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is the pricier of the two at $159, so the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones stays the pick if $10 matters more than those specs.
What do the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trrs), fit (Over-ear), enclosure (Closed-back) and active noise cancelling (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.