Bose QuietComfort 45 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort 45 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

Bose QuietComfort 45 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.4 cm -
Width 15.2 cm -
Depth 7.62 cm -
Weight 241 g 313 g Bose QuietComfort 45 are lighter than Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Case: 14.5 cm x 5.08 cm x 21.1 cm / 188 g -
Colour Black | Smoke white | Triple black Black | White, tan
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m 10 m Shure AONIC 40 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort 45.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Bose QuietComfort 45 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Shure AONIC 40.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Acoustic Noise Cancelling -
Noise Isolating Yes - Bose QuietComfort 45 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
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 Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor - Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Controls - Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 30 cm Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 460 mAh -
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort 45.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type - Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort 45 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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