Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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

Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 185 g 313 g Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK headphones.
Colour Black Black | White, tan
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone 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-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
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 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power 1500 mW 500 mW
Sensitivity 100 dB/mW 94.7 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 35 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have a thicker diaphragm than Shure AONIC 40.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 8 2 Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features - Environment mode
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK 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 Audio-Technica ATH-SR5BTBK Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying pouch Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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