Audeze LCD-4 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audeze LCD-4 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

Audeze LCD-4 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight - 313 g
Colour - Black | White, tan
Body Material Wood -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audeze LCD-4 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1.0% -
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 94.7 dB/mW Audeze LCD-4 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 200 Ohm 31 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 130 dB -
Diaphragm 106 mm 40 mm Audeze LCD-4 have a thicker diaphragm than Shure AONIC 40.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Audeze LCD-4 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 Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 25 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Audeze LCD-4 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Travel bag Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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