Shure AONIC 50 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure AONIC 50 and Shure AONIC 40. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Shure AONIC 50 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 334 g 313 g Shure AONIC 40 are lighter than Shure AONIC 50 headphones.
Colour Black Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adjustable noise cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Shure AONIC 50 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power 100 mW 500 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 94.7 dB/mW Shure AONIC 50 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 39 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Shure AONIC 40.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features Environment mode Environment mode
MICROPHONE Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
CONNECTIONS Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Shure AONIC 50 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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