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Shure SRH840A vs Yamaha YH-E700B

What SRH840A does better (3) and where YH-E700B wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Shure SRH840A
Shure · 2022SRH840A
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Yamaha YH-E700B
Yamaha · 2023YH-E700B
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is SRH840A better than YH-E700B?

  1. Weight273 g vs 335 g+23%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is YH-E700B better than SRH840A?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · SRH840A: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha YH-E700BYamaha YH-E700B≈ $1505.5
Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance40 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—32 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight273 g335 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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