Sennheiser
Sennheiser Profile
Condenser USB
84
/ 100
From $129
VS
Shure SM58 wins by 4
Shure
Shure SM58
Dynamic XLR
88
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Shure SM58 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Profile lands at 84 and Shure SM58 at 88. That puts Shure SM58 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser Profile if…
- ✓Well-known professional reputation
- ✓Good rejection (dynamic)
- ✓Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Pick Shure SM58 if…
- ✓Well-known professional reputation
- ✓Good rejection (dynamic)
- ✓Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Sennheiser Profile 84
vs 88 Shure SM58
Score breakdown
Sennheiser Profile
84 sound 84
features 80
build 90
value 84
Shure SM58
88 sound 88
features 84
build 90
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Profile | Shure SM58 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Condenser USB | Dynamic XLR |
Sennheiser Profile
Pros
- +Well-known professional reputation
- +Good rejection (dynamic)
- +Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Cons
- −XLR models need an interface
- −Shock mount often extra
- −Room treatment helps more than mic choice
Shure SM58
Pros
- +Well-known professional reputation
- +Good rejection (dynamic)
- +Plug-and-play USB (where applicable)
Cons
- −XLR models need an interface
- −Shock mount often extra
- −Room treatment helps more than mic choice
FAQ: Sennheiser Profile vs Shure SM58
Which is better, Sennheiser Profile or Shure SM58? +
Shure SM58 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser Profile worth the price? +
At $129, Sennheiser Profile delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in build.
Is Shure SM58 worth the price? +
At $99, Shure SM58 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.
Does Sennheiser Profile or Shure SM58 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.