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Shure SE420-K

Shure SE420-K
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alaScore 75

145 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 reviews of Shure SE420-K. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and noise isolation. The usability and comfort also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and portability. There are mixed opinions on the size and price.

sound, comfort, usability, noise isolation, durability

portability, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure SE420-K is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

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comfort
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noise isolation
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durability
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bass quality
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reliability
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design
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treble quality
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soundstage
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mids quality
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Shure SE420-K

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Shure SE420-K from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the bass quality and price. The noise isolation and comfort are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the portability and usability.

sound, comfort, noise isolation, price, bass quality

usability, portability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Shure SE420-K

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 user reviews of Shure SE420-K from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and durability. The noise isolation and comfort also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the price. There are some negative comments about the reliability and portability.

sound, comfort, noise isolation, durability, usability

portability, reliability

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Joe Brown (wired.com)

Review: Shure SE420 Noise-Canceling Earbuds

 

External-noise obliterating headphones too big for your commuter kit? These buds might be for you. Packing amazing sound into a tight package, the SE420s easily...

Dual drivers deliver incredible treble, clear mids, and size-belying bass. Great design makes putting them in your ear a cinch. One of the best noise-blockers we’ve ever tested

The price of a supertight fit: After a couple of hours, your ear canals feel, well, violated. Mid-cord miniplug makes them hard to wrap around your iPod

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome

 

Easily the best earphones I've ever owned. These come with two types of sleeves for the earphones (flex & foam), the foam ones easily block out most outside noise. They also come with a volume control thing that works great. On top of that they're...

Takes a few tries to figure out how to remove the earphone sleeves easily

Aug, 2009
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Consumer review (rakuten.com)

Bill L.

 

These earbuds are excellent. The fit kit should be sufficient for any ear type and a comfortable fit is easy with it. The sound from these earbuds is phenominal. Nice tight base, not muddy or obtrusive, and crystal clear highs. A bit pricey for the...

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