Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.7 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 313 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation headphones.
Colour Chestnut Black | White, tan
Body Material Stainless steel, aluminium -
Earpad Material Leather -
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Signature Sound Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity 93 dB 94.7 dB/mW Shure AONIC 40 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation.
Impedance 24 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, noise-cancellation suspend button, ANC on/off Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 1110 mAh -
Battery Life 33 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 25 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 32 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 33 hours
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Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 3rd Generation Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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