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Shure AONIC 215
Might as well get the AONIC 215 Gen 2 instead.
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Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Ear Tip Material
Silicone, foamMost commonSilicone65%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%
Foam is the most common — on 12% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Has Microphone
YesFalse68%True32%
True appears on 32% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- MMCX detachable
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone, foam
- Color Options
- Black, blue, clear, white
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Wearing Style
- Over-ear (cable up)
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- Yes
Features
- Inline Controls
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- AONIC 215
Release
- Date
- 2020-10-01
- Msrp Usd
- 229 USD
- Year
- 2020
Sound
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response Signature
- Neutral
SoundGuys review
Isolation7.8
Battery life6.7
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity7.5
Design7.3
Portability7.0
The verdict
If all you care about is sound quality and want to ditch the wires, Shure's earbuds sound great. Still, the AONIC 215 comes up short in almost every other aspect of what you'd want from a pair of portable buds. Listeners who want a more versatile pair of true wireless earbuds may want to consider options from Sony, Apple, or Jabra.
✓Liked: Sound quality, Secure fit, Bluetooth 5.0, aptX and AAC, True wireless adapters are compatible with other Shure in-ears
✕Could be better: Cumbersome charging case, Build quality isn't what you'd expect for the price, No volume controls and can't skip between songs
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