In depth comparison and review of Bowers & Wilkins PX7 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 22 cm | - | |
Width | 17.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 8 cm | - | |
Weight | 304 g | 313 g | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are lighter than Bowers & Wilkins PX7 headphones. |
Colour | Carbon | Space grey | Silver | Black | White, tan | |
Earpad Material | Soft leather, memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Carbon fibre | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Generic Access Profile (GAP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DIP) | - | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 30000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40. |
Max Input Power | - | 500 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 111 dB | 94.7 dB/mW | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40. |
Impedance | 20 Ohm | 31 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 43.6 mm | 40 mm | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 have a thicker diaphragm than Shure AONIC 40. |
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 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | CVC2 (Clear Voice Communication v2) | - | |
Microphones Included | 6 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Controls | Volume control, on/off, 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 |
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CABLE | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Audio cable - detachable USB-C cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Sensors | Proximity sensor | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 25 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 5 hours |
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CONNECTIONS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 | Shure AONIC 40 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, Android phone | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |