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Westone Audio MACH 10 vs Shure SE846

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
Westone Audio MACH 10
9.2
/ 10
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Shure SE846
9.0
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
108dB
SENSITIVITY
114dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Westone Audio MACH 10 scores 9.2/10 with 16Ω impedance and 108dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Shure SE846 scores 9/10 with 9Ω impedance and 114dB sensitivity. At 9Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Westone Audio MACH 10 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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