Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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 M50XBT vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 310 g 334 g Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use - 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 M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX 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 - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 50.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 99 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 50.
Impedance 38 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm
Audio cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Nickel
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 40 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Charging Time 7 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Protective pouch Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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