Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT and Shure AONIC 50. 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

Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 242 g 334 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT headphones.
Colour Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
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, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 50 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 40000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 39 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Nickel
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.402 - 2.480GHz -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories - Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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