Shure AONIC 50 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure AONIC 50 and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 334 g 250 g Sony WH-1000XM5 are lighter than Shure AONIC 50 headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
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 Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Shure AONIC 50.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adjustable noise cancellation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power 100 mW -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW -
Impedance 39 Ohm -
Diaphragm 50 mm 30 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Environment mode HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Nickel -
FEATURES Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Additional Functions Amplifier -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Shure AONIC 50 Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB-C charging cable Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
Other projects: