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Shure SE535 vs Westone 4

Shure SE535 Headphones
Shure SE535
Westone 4 Headphones
Westone 4
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
15
3.9 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
22 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
Westone's newest product is the Westone 4R quad driver in-ears. New for the 4Rs is a user replaceable cable and more tightly matched drivers, and a slightly altered bundle. We take the 4Rs for a spin to see how they compare to the originals.Read more
Reviewed Mar 2011 Details: Westone’s flagship and the first quad-driver universal earphone. Note: Westone updated the form factor of all earphones several years after release. The W4 became the new W40. MSRP: $499.99 / manufacturer's page Current Price: The 4 has been replaced by the W40 and available for $499 from amazon.com Specs: Driver: Quad BA | Imp: 31Ω |Read more
When I first saw the press release announcing the Westone 4, my first thought was, “OK, now, it’s getting a bit silly.” After all, I’ve owned the Westone 3Read more
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User rating
81
3.6 out of 5
81 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
17 %
1 stars
1 %
41
3.9 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & WirelessWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Colour of product
  • Black,Bronze
  • Black,Red
  • Bronze
  • Bronze,Metallic
  • Transparent
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeEar canalEar canal
CategoryAudiophileSport
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Weight1.06 oz4.8 oz

Sound

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Impedance36.0 Ω31.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 119< 118
Frequency range18 - 1900010 - 18000
Driver technologyBalancedBalanced

Connectivity

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Cable length1.621.28

Features

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Noise-cancelingyesno
ButtonsVolumeVolume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Shure SE535Shure SE535
Westone 4Westone 4
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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