In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 and Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Series | - | Sound Isolating | |
| Weight | 58 g | 20.8 g | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless are lighter than Sony WI-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / 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 Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | - | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 22 - 17500 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 107 dB/mW | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 17 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, pair mode, voice assistant, environment mode |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | - | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Additional Functions | - | Amplifier |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 13 hour(s) | 8 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours |
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| Standby Time | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
2 x headphones (MMCX) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Shure AONIC 215 True Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, 3 pairs of foam ear tips (small, medium, large) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | iPhone, iPad, Android phone | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |