AKG N60NC vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AKG N60NC 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

AKG N60NC vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 199.4 g 313 g AKG N60NC are lighter than AKG N60NC headphones.
Colour Black Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - AKG N60NC can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than AKG N60NC.
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, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - AKG N60NC are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz AKG N60NC offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power 30 mW 500 mW
Sensitivity 111 dB 94.7 dB/mW AKG N60NC have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 32 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 610 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 25 hour(s) AKG N60NC lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
WIRELESS LINK AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS AKG N60NC Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, USB charge cable Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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