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Shure
Shure AONIC 50
This is the headset to get if you value build and sound quality over all else.
Noise Isolation / ANC
4.6/ 10
4.6
0.010.0
At 4.6, its noise isolation / ANC beats 34% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 86 of the 240 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
45 hBelow average45 h
11 h100 h
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 150 of 240 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c87%Micro usb10%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 87% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Bluetooth Version
55.326%520%5.218%5.411%
5 appears on 20% of the 145 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
Weight
340 gAbove average340 g
132 g420 g
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 195 of 240 we've cataloged.
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 45 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 20 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5
- Bluetooth Codec
- AptX, aptX-HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
- USB Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 340 g
- Color Options
- Black
- Foldable
- No
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Features
- Spatial Audio
- Fixed
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons, mobile app
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Auto Pause
- No
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant only
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic, aluminum
- Material Ear Cups
- Leatherette, padding
- Material Headband
- Leatherette, padding
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 50 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 20-22000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 22000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Passive noise isolation
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling7.5
Isolation4.6
Battery life9.0
Comfort & fit8.8
Connectivity9.0
Design8.2
The verdict
The Shure AONIC 50 noise canceling headset is a premium solution to your work from home and commuting woes. Large removable earpads lengthen the lifespan of the headphones and are easy to clean. Noise canceling is excellent as is functionality and comfort. The biggest drawback of these headphones is the price.
✓What we like
✓Bluetooth 5.0 and wired listening
✓SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC
✓Multipoint connectivity
✓USB-C passthrough audio
✓Removable earpads
✓Sound quality
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕No folding hinges
✕Mic amplifies background noise
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