Sony WH-XB700 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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

Sony WH-XB700 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 196 g 313 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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 Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 94.7 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 37 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
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
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories - Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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