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This is the headset to get if you value build and sound quality over all else.
At 7.5, its noise cancelling beats 19% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 63 of the 238 we've cataloged.
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below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
5.0 is the most common — on 27% of the 149 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
Bluetooth appears on 43% of the 246 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
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.
✓Liked: Bluetooth 5.0 and wired listening, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, LDAC, Multipoint connectivity, USB-C passthrough audio
✕Could be better: Price, No folding hinges, Mic amplifies background noise
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2 of 3 would buy again
3 owners · owners report ~40 h per charge vs 40 h claimed
The battery beat their expectations
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
Expected more from comfort
1 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
Nothing surprising about comfort
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
0 of 1 would buy again
1 owner · 1 photo-verified
Expected more from comfort
0 of 2 would buy again
2 owners · 2 photo-verified
The noise cancelling beat their expectations
The battery beat their expectations
