Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Shure AONIC 50

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i vs. Shure AONIC 50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 20 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 5.2 cm -
Weight 285 g 334 g Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i are lighter than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones.
Colour Natural | Black | Pine Black
Body Material Fabric, rubber, anodised aluminium, polymer -
Earpad Material Leather, memory foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 50 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid ANC Adjustable noise cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Loudness, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Flat, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 97 dB/mW Shure AONIC 50 have higher sensitivity than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Impedance 24 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Shure AONIC 50 have a thicker diaphragm than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Environment mode
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, noise-cancellation suspend button, audio transparency Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB to USB-C cable - 1.25 m
Audio cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Nickel
FEATURES Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Sensors Proximity sensor -
Additional Functions - Amplifier
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 770 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 50.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 23 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 24 hours
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Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i Shure AONIC 50
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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