Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 313 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Black | White, tan
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - 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 - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity - 94.7 dB/mW
Impedance - 31 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
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)
OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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